@Tradersreality@MrBeast@step targets teens & young adults, and Jimmy (MrBeast) is all about helping & educating people. My take, this could be the next evolution for Beast Industries, democratising finance and onboarding Gen Z to crypto faster than any traditional exchange!
Bitcoin pumping despite carry trade? Smart money sells into the hype, anticipating rate cuts. The unwind will be quick. Don't try to be a hero, use light size and survive. #Bitcoin#Crypto#investing
AN OPEN LETTER TO @YouTube AND NEAL MAHON.
Dear @YouTube
I built a media business that broadcasts on your platform.
Our business has exploded and we are growing rapidly.
We have over 1,1m subscribers.
We employ over 100 people globally and we work tirelessly to deliver on our mission of building the most profitable community in the world.
Despite our success,
I am constantly anxious. I don’t sleep at night and I am scared to scale my business.
Why?
It’s not because of any real market or business risk.
It’s because I know that at any moment I could get a Youtube strike, or a series of strikes , that may force me to close the entire business overnight and destroy my work and that of my 100 employees.
Even though our channel hasn’t been affected , many of our partner channels and fellow creators have suffered this fate.
As one of the larger players in the industry, I feel I have a duty and an obligation to take on this fight.
100s of crypto content creators are making the same videos they have made for years, with similar content and style, only now they are getting strikes or being deplatformed.
And the worst parts,
1. They have absolutely no idea what they are doing wrong and so they can’t change.
All they get is a vague message that the video contravened the community Guidelines, of which there are many.
2. The appeal process is flawed, seems to be an AI and unreliable.
Worse yet, is that since Youtube has network effects and a monopoly of sorts there are no real viable alternatives, and so if it happens to you , your business is gone.
One of our partners and member of our group of companies , @FefeDemeny has a channel called the 100x club.
He comes from a humble background!
He is hardworking, ambitious and makes great content.
He built a business from his garage, started from zero and was just getting momentum.
Recently his channel has been under attack by the Youtube algorithm, he received warnings and strikes and despite all the strikes being removed on appeal - today his channel was removed permanently!
The worst part is that he has no idea why.
He has become really conservative with his content, he follows all the known guidelines, he follows all the processes and he still received the strikes.
Now he cannot make content for a week and his ability to keep funding his business is impaired.
He, like many others in this industry, is a business creator with good intentions and great content.
We have made millions of hours of content on your platforms.
We have brought in Billions of dollars of ad revenue.
Despite this our businesses are under threat constantly.
He is not the only one. It’s happening daily to creators in our industry and we have no idea why.
At this point it is clear that there is an issue with your flagging software.
It seems like a setting is too sensitive.
And this issue is costing honest people their businesses and their livelihoods.
We are not asking for any favorable treatment or for you to change any rules,
All we are asking for is clarity.
We want to understand why some channels are randomly getting strikes so we can understand and comply.
We would also appreciate it if you could review your algorithm as it may be set to sensitive or it may be picking up false positives.
As a monopoly of sort you have a duty to ensure that you are fair to all creators, the same creators that build your business.
We would appreciate a real response for a real human, someone with real power and some action that can assist us in maintaining our businesses that we have worked so hard to build.
I write this on behalf of many creators.
I look forward to a response.
If you want to help creators, please share this far and wide. You are helping save people’s businesses.
.@UKLabour are you watching? This is not about immigration. It’s not about the ‘far right’. It’s not even about free speech
It’s millions of angry British people wanting their country back. A revolution is coming
In Dubai, if you want to clear 10k a month net; 120k a year You need to earn 120k. Zero tax Can you guess how much you need to earn in the U.K? In Hong Kong it’s 140k (20k tax), in China it’s 160k (40k tax) (And they say China is a communist state) In the U.S & Germany it’s £165k
Even in Canada & France, supposedly ‘worse’ than the U.K, it’s £172k (52k in tax) But in the U.K, it’s 205k. Almost double (85k tax), and that’s just on what you earn Then there’s sales taxes on what you spend
And I imagine in the autumn budget taxes will go UP again
So what reason is there to stay here?
At this point, UK prices feel completely made up.
30-min taxi? £42.
Flat that was £600/month in 2020? Now £1,350.
Train to London? £290 return.
Car insurance? Doubled, no claims.
Basic groceries? £90 for oat milk & crisps.
Dentist? £120 to be told to floss.
This is insanity.
In Dubai, if you want to clear 10k a month net; 120k a year You need to earn 120k. Zero tax Can you guess how much you need to earn in the U.K? In Hong Kong it’s 140k (20k tax), in China it’s 160k (40k tax) (And they say China is a communist state) In the U.S & Germany it’s £165k
Even in Canada & France, supposedly ‘worse’ than the U.K, it’s £172k (52k in tax) But in the U.K, it’s 205k. Almost double (85k tax), and that’s just on what you earn Then there’s sales taxes on what you spend
And I imagine in the autumn budget taxes will go UP again
So what reason is there to stay here?
Weekly Market Update 📊
Market Reaction to Economic Data
Bitcoin experienced a notable correction to $94,000 following the release of the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This first inflation report under the new Trump administration failed to show the anticipated easing of inflationary pressures, triggering uncertainty across markets.
Ethereum's Volatile Week
Price Performance: ETH started the week under pressure, dropping to around $2,600 amid broader market volatility driven by Trump's tariff threats. It rebounded mid-week, gaining 5.5% to reach $2,728, fueled by whale accumulation and ETF inflows. As of now, it's trading at $2,682.
Institutional Adoption Accelerates
Significant institutional movements continue to shape the market:
Abu Dhabi has allocated $437 million to Bitcoin ETF investments
The Wisconsin State Investment Board has doubled its Bitcoin position to over $320 million
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse has expressed optimism regarding bipartisan support for crypto regulation in Washington
Traditional Finance Embraces Crypto
The integration of digital assets into traditional finance continues to advance:
State Street is preparing to launch crypto custody services
Citi is reportedly developing similar cryptocurrency custody solutions
These developments collectively suggest growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets despite short-term price volatility.
Football isn't just a game, it's a bridge to opportunity, teamwork, and hope.
Our time in Gambia with the Syd Wells Gambian Football Project has been truly inspiring. From coaching young players on the field to sharing lessons in discipline and perseverance, we’ve seen firsthand how sports can unite and uplift communities.
A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make this happen. Your commitment goes beyond football—it’s about shaping futures, building connections, and creating lasting change.