Macro Ninja decodes global markets through a macro lens, cutting through noise to track liquidity, policy shifts, and systemic risk. Focused on what actually moves capital, not headlines.
Canada
Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, has revoked the registrations of 50 money services businesses (MSBs) so far this year, with 47 related to crypto. This move is part of the government's effort to combat money laundering and strengthen enforcement. According to FINTRAC, the 23 most recent
Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation has completed a significant over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 5,000 Ether (ETH) to BitMine Immersion Technologies, valued at approximately $10.2 million. This transaction is part of the foundation's treasury management strategy, aimed at funding its core operations and supporting ecosystem development. Background on the
Sam Bankman-Fried
US prosecutors have urged a federal judge to reject Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new criminal trial, arguing that the former FTX chief failed to meet the legal standard for a retrial. According to Bloomberg, prosecutors said Bankman-Fried's claim that new witnesses could undermine the government&
tokenized equities
Tokenized stocks have reached a new milestone, surpassing $1 billion in total value on-chain. This growth is driven by platforms offering blockchain-based exposure to traditional stocks, which are attracting more trading activity and liquidity. According to data from RWA.xyz, the value of tokenized equities has climbed past the $1
crypto investment scam
US federal prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture action to recover roughly $3.44 million in USDt (a type of stablecoin) tied to an alleged online crypto investment scam. The scam targeted victims across several states, including Massachusetts, Utah, and South Carolina, and involved fraudsters persuading victims to send cryptocurrency
Bitcoin
Bitcoin's price jumped above $90,000 on Saturday, reaching a three-week high. However, derivatives and spot ETF flows indicate that traders are not confident in further upside for now. Bitcoin's Price Movement Bitcoin rose above $90,000, but options data show traders are not comfortable with
Bitcoin
Bitcoin's price dipped below $90,000 on Thursday, filling one of two new futures gaps. This move was predicted by analysis, which suggested a potential bottom level for the next Bitcoin (BTC) price cycle. The cryptocurrency stayed in step with gold, as both assets cooled their new-year rebound,
Bitcoin
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon may enable malicious validators to disrupt parts of the network’s consensus process, potentially slowing block production during key periods. The vulnerability affects Babylon’s block signature scheme, known as the BLS vote extension, which is used to prove that
stablecoins
Stablecoins are shifting from a crypto-native tool to a core piece of institutional market plumbing, according to a new report from Moody's. The report highlights that stablecoins processed about 87% more settlement volume in 2025 than the year before, reaching $9 trillion in activity based on industry estimates
Bitcoin
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have drawn strong inflows in 2026, with analysts pointing to a new year "clean-slate effect" driving digital asset demand. US spot Bitcoin ETFs bagged $697 million worth of inflows during the second trading day of 2026, bringing in over $1.1 billion in net
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached $93,000 for the first time in almost a month, driven by volatility in Venezuela. This surge comes after a nearly month-long absence from this price level. However, traders remain skeptical about the sustainability of this rebound. Bitcoin's Aggressive Price Rebound The recent price
Bitcoin
Bitcoin's price action has halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 due to geopolitical tension. The US military action in Venezuela led to a drop in Bitcoin's price below $90,000 on Saturday. Despite this, traders remain optimistic about the outlook for Bitcoin