global debt2026-10-02 00:30:58IIF says global debt hit a record $365 trillion as stablecoin issuers raise Treasury holdingsGlobal debt climbed to a record $365 trillion, rising by $10 trillion over the first half of the year, according to the Institute of International Finance’s Global Debt Monitor dated Sept. 23 and cited by Cryptopolitan. The report said debt in emerging markets increased by $6.5 trillion to $110 trillion, with China making the largest contribution. In a separate report dated Sept. 28, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said foreign investors’ share of U.S. Treasuries had fallen from a peak above 50% in the late 2000s to about 30% by early 2026. The bank also said stablecoin issuers have been buying short-term Treasuries faster than Japan since 2023, and estimated that stablecoin demand for short-dated U.S. government debt could nearly double to around $400 billion by 2030.390
Bitcoin2026-09-26 13:01:36Forbes: Rising Global Debt and Currency Debasement Trade Add Support for BitcoinBitcoin came close to $90,000 earlier this month, according to Forbes, as a broader macro trade tied to weakening fiat purchasing power continued to draw attention. The report said rising global debt has become one factor supporting assets such as Bitcoin and gold, with investors looking at so-called currency debasement trades. Data from the Institute of International Finance showed global debt rose by $10 trillion in the first half of this year, pushing the total above $365 trillion. In the United States, debt has exceeded $40 trillion, while annual interest costs have climbed to $1.27 trillion. Forbes said that figure is now higher than defense and Medicaid spending, trailing only Social Security. The institute also warned that interest costs are likely to keep rising as benchmark rates move higher. Coin Bureau founder and cross-asset analyst Nic Puckrin said the current backdrop favors Bitcoin and gold as debasement assets, and described that as part of the reason behind Bitcoin’s recent gains. Separately, analysts at The Kobeissi Letter said the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power has fallen 23% since 2020. They added that if an asset rose only 30% over the same period, an investor would have roughly broken even in real purchasing-power terms. U.S. inflation has also remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for 60 straight months.580
Bitcoin2026-09-26 13:25:43Forbes: Rising global debt is adding support to Bitcoin and gold as fiat purchasing power erodesBitcoin briefly approached $90,000 earlier this month, according to Forbes, while mounting global debt and weaker fiat purchasing power have helped strengthen the so-called debasement trade in assets such as Bitcoin and gold. Data from the Institute of International Finance showed global debt rose by $10 trillion in the first half of this year, pushing the total above $365 trillion. In the United States, total debt has surpassed $40 trillion, and annual interest costs have climbed to $1.27 trillion, exceeding defense and Medicaid spending and trailing only Social Security. The Institute of International Finance warned that interest expenses are likely to rise further as benchmark rates move higher. Coin Bureau founder and cross-asset analyst Nic Puckrin said the current backdrop favors Bitcoin and gold as debasement assets, adding that it helps explain part of Bitcoin’s recent rise. Separately, analysts at The Kobeissi Letter said the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power has fallen 23% since 2020, and that even a 30% asset gain over the same period would amount to little more than breaking even in real terms. They also noted U.S. inflation has stayed above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for 60 straight months.480
Bitcoin2026-09-20 00:39:47Robert Kiyosaki says the “biggest crash in history” has begun and he is still holding BitcoinRobert Kiyosaki said the “biggest crash in history” in global markets has already started, arguing that it will begin in Europe and Japan in 2026 before spreading worldwide. He linked the downturn to AI speculation, the war involving Iran, excessive debt, and the retirement of the baby boomer generation. Kiyosaki said he is not preparing by holding cash. Instead, he said he is positioned through his own businesses, income-producing real estate, investments in oil-producing wells, and holdings in Bitcoin, gold, and silver. He also said severe financial stress is likely to trigger another round of money printing. The report cited April data from the International Monetary Fund showing global public debt is close to 94% of GDP in 2025 and is projected to reach 100% by 2029. It also cited Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development figures showing that in 2025 there are 33 people aged 65 and over for every 100 people aged 20 to 64, with that number expected to rise to 52 by 2050.640
Liz Truss2026-09-04 01:43:08Liz Truss warns on surging UK gilt yields as Bitcoin outperforms gold in bond-market turmoilFormer UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said the jump in global bond yields reflects excessive government borrowing and currency debasement, arguing that the UK has become one of the clearest examples of that strain. She said UK 10-year government bond yields have moved above 5.2%, while 30-year yields are nearing 6%, and warned that the situation may have deteriorated to the point where emergency spending cuts could become unavoidable. The report also points to broader stress across sovereign debt markets. According to CoinDesk, yields in the US, Japan, France and Germany have also been rising, highlighting concerns around debt expansion, inflation pressure and fiscal sustainability. In the US, the 10-year Treasury yield has climbed above 4.8%, erasing the drop that followed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s long-dated bond buyback plan, when yields briefly fell to 4.62%. Against that backdrop, so-called debasement-trade assets have diverged. Gold rose to about $4,700 an ounce before pulling back to roughly $4,300. Bitcoin climbed from around $64,000 to as high as $81,000 and later eased to about $76,500, still well above levels seen before the buyback announcement. The report says Bitcoin’s pullback was smaller than gold’s, suggesting stronger investor demand in this phase of bond-market volatility.980
Policy Regula2026-08-27 07:16:09Simon White Warns Debt Cancellation Push Could Spread as Governments Struggle With Rising Debt LoadsMacro strategist Simon White, co-founder of Variant Perception, warned in a recent report that calls to cancel public debt in France could foreshadow a broader shift toward more radical debt policies in other heavily indebted countries. He argued that such ideas, while politically tempting, amount to monetary financing in another form and could end with higher inflation and a loss of value in financial assets. White cited French left-wing populist politician Jean-Luc Melenchon’s recent call to cancel 18% of France’s public debt, describing it as taking the bonds and “burning them.” He linked that rhetoric to earlier episodes seen during the eurozone debt crisis and in the United States. He also revisited the 2011 proposal for the US Treasury to mint a $1 trillion platinum coin, saying similar ideas may reappear as the US again nears its debt ceiling, with only $1.1 trillion remaining before it is hit. According to White, the US remains the most worrying case globally. He pointed to debt-to-GDP metrics, interest costs above $1 trillion, and a “twin deficit” larger than every major emerging and developed economy except Brazil. His report says that if orthodox options remain politically blocked, debt cancellation and other forms of monetary financing may look easier, even if they carry far greater inflation risks.1250
Robert Kiyosa2026-07-23 20:55:15Kiyosaki Revives 2026 Crash Warning as Debt and Geopolitical Stress Pressure MarketsRobert Kiyosaki renewed his warning of a possible 2026 market crash, pointing to rising global debt, private credit stress, and geopolitical tensions. Crypto has bounced in the short term, but its correlation with equities remains elevated.630
Robert Kiyosa2026-07-22 05:13:15Kiyosaki Warns of Global Debt Crisis: Bitcoin and Gold Emerge as Safe HavensRobert Kiyosaki warns that 1970s policy shifts like decoupling USD from gold fueled inflation risks, making Bitcoin and gold attractive hedges amid record global debt. He urges investors to study financial fundamentals.600
