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Interest rates, the Fed, debt, inflation and the dollar, explained in plain English, with what they could mean for crypto holders.

Economy & Markets

XRP and the Dollar Reset: What Mark Carney Actually Said

Mark Carney's 2019 Jackson Hole speech, Ripple's Bank of England test and Project Agora: what is on the record, and what is the video's interpretation.

October 8, 2026
Economy & Markets

The 1971 Nixon Shock and XRP: What Camp David Means Today

How Nixon ended dollar-gold convertibility at Camp David in 1971, what followed for the dollar, and how a Bullrunners video links that history to XRP and RLUSD.

October 6, 2026
Economy & Markets

Is the Petrodollar Ending? What Saudi Arabia's Shift Means for XRP

The video argues the 1974 petrodollar deal is unwinding as Saudi Arabia joins mBridge and Ripple expands in Dubai. Here is what is claimed and what to check.

October 4, 2026
Economy & Markets

Repo Market: Why Banks Took a Record $74.6 Billion From the Fed

Banks drew a record $74.6 billion from the Fed's standing repo facility on December 31, 2025. What the New York Fed's research says about why help arrives late.

September 24, 2026
Economy & Markets

Fed Rate Hike 2026: Is XRP Facing a Repeat of 2022?

The Fed raised rates in September 2026 for the first time since 2023. How this compares with 2022 for XRP, what fund flows showed, and three signals to watch.

September 21, 2026
Economy & Markets

US Debt and Your Savings: How to Find Your Real After-Tax Return

The US pays 3.49% on its debt while CPI rose 3.36%. After tax, safe savings lose buying power in every bracket. Here is how to work out your own real return.

September 20, 2026