Shila Chowdhury

Recent reports say Strategy’s share price has bounced from about US $155 (Dec 1) to roughly US $185.
That rebound seems tied to renewed optimism: the company announced a US $1.44 billion cash reserve meant to support preferred-stock dividends and debt payments — a move that indicates improved liquidity stability.
Some market commentary frames the bounce as a possible “bullish reversal signal,” especially if sentiment around the broader cryptocurrency market (which heavily impacts Strategy) continues to improve.
Even after the rebound, Strategy remains well below its 52-week highs — the stock is still trading over 60% lower than its peak earlier this year.
The company’s fortunes remain tightly linked to the price of Bitcoin. Because Strategy holds large amounts of Bitcoin as a treasury asset, any renewed slump in crypto markets could drag the stock sharply downward again.
Some analysts warn Strategy is more of a trade than a “long-term investment.” Its extreme volatility and dependence on Bitcoin — rather than business fundamentals — makes it risky for those seeking stability.

What this “recovery” might mean — and what to watch
For short-term traders or risk-tolerant investors, the recent bounce could signal a chance for a rebound rally, especially if crypto sentiment strengthens globally.
The new cash reserve and any future moves to stabilize dividends/debt may help shore up confidence among certain investors — possibly reducing downside risk in the near term.
Bitcoin’s price trajectory: if BTC rises, Strategy’s “crypto-asset backing” becomes more valuable and the stock may rally further; if BTC falls — the stock likely suffers heavily.
Whether Strategy resumes Bitcoin purchases or discloses further balance-sheet improvements; such moves could act as catalysts.
Volatility and market sentiment: as an asset closely tied to crypto, Strategy remains vulnerable to macroeconomic shifts, regulation changes, and overall crypto-market mood swings.#BTCVSGOLD #TrumpTariffs #BinanceAlphaAlert #CryptoRally $BTC
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Donald Trump appoints new architect for White House ballroom renovation Trump has assigned a new architect for a $300 million project to build a grand ballroom at the White House.
The decision came after disagreements with the original designer over plans to enlarge the room — a plan which reportedly involves tearing down the East Wing to create space for a ballroom capable of hosting 1,000 guests.
What’s new: architect change & project scope
Trump has officially replaced the original lead architect, McCrery Architects (led by James McCrery II), with a new firm: Shalom Boranes Associates. The reason given:
McCrery’s boutique firm reportedly lacked the staffing/resources to handle such a massive project under the aggressive timeline — particularly after the plan grew in ambition and scale.
McCrery will remain involved as a consultant, but the “baton” has been passed to Shalom Baranes to lead design and execution.
What the project now entails: size, cost, demolition
The planned ballroom is described as a 90,000-square-foot facility — one of the largest additions to the White House in decades.
Capacity has reportedly expanded from an initial 650 seated guests to roughly 1,000 (or near-that) guests under the revised plan.
Cost estimates have risen: what started around US $200 million for the ballroom is now pegged at ~$300 million.
To make way for the ballroom, the historic East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025.
Controversies & Oversight Questions
The demolition and rapid expansion have sparked backlash from preservationists and critics, who argue the changes could “dwarf” or overwhelm the original mansion’s historic proportions.
Regulatory oversight is complicated: demolition reportedly didn’t require approval from the usual federal oversight body (National Capital Planning Commission — NCPC), though the White House says formal construction plans will be submitted for review.
Some critics say the project reflects a shift away from preservation norms toward a more “gilded” and grandiose aesthetic — a move that has drawn both domestic and international scrutiny.#CryptoRally #BinanceAlphaAlert #BinanceBlockchainWeek #BTC86kJPShock #CryptoIn401k $BNB $BTC

Trump has proposed that Americans — specifically “middle-income and lower-income” people (excluding “high-income” households) — receive a "$2,000 tariff dividend" funded by revenue collected from his tariff policies.
He suggested that after issuing those payments, “the remaining tariffs” — meaning leftover revenue from import duties — would go toward reducing the national debt.
The idea has been floated publicly, including via his social-media platform and comments from administration officials.
Why many experts and analysts are skeptical
The amount of revenue from tariffs is far smaller than what Trump often claims. While he has referred to “trillions” in tariff revenue, actual federal customs duties in the relevant fiscal period were roughly US $195 billion.
To give out $2,000 per person to the millions of Americans who would qualify would likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars, depending on how many people qualify and how “middle-income” is defined.
Because of that gap, critics say the math “just doesn’t add up” — it’s hard to both pay big dividends and make a dent in national debt using the same tariff revenue.
Additionally, the payments and debt-reduction plan would require action by Congress to become law. So far, there is no formal legislation authorizing the dividend checks.
Where things stand now (as of December 2025)
The plan remains a proposal — nothing legally binding has been enacted to guarantee $2,000 payments.
Officials in the administration say the “dividend” could take several forms, possibly as direct payments or tax-related benefits (e.g., tax cuts on tips, overtime, etc.).
Many economists and budget-policy observers consider the plan very unlikely to work as described — funding large payments and achieving debt reduction with the same revenue stream is viewed as “financially unrealistic.”
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Legislative, legal, and economic hurdles remain: Congress would need to pass a bill, and some tariffs underpinning the revenue are being challenged in court.
What to keep in mind
This is a political proposal, not a guaranteed benefit. Anyone hoping for a $2,000 check should view it as speculative for now.
Even if implemented, the number of people who qualify (income thresholds, children vs adults, etc.) isn’t yet clearly defined.
Because of tradeoffs and economic risks (inflation, consumer costs, impact on importers), there is concern the plan might create unintended problems even if partially implemented.#BTCVSGOLD #BinanceBlockchainWeek #WriteToEarnUpgrade $BTC

Washington D.C. National Guard Shooting
​The most prominent story is the aftermath of the shooting near the White House.
​A National Guard Member Has Died: U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House on Wednesday, has died from her injuries. The other Guardsman is reportedly "fighting for his life. ​
Suspect Charged & CIA Ties: The suspect, an Afghan national, is expected to be charged with murder. Authorities, including the CIA, have confirmed the alleged gunman had ties to CIA-backed military units during the war in Afghanistan.
Immigration Policy Reaction: President Trump announced that he plans to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries" following the incident, and his administration has called for sweeping reviews of Afghan immigrants who entered the U.S. #BinanceHODLerAT #BinanceHODLerAT
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CSL Limited to invest $1.5 b in U.S. manufacturing of plasma‐derived therapies
The biotech company announced a major expansion in the U.S., creating jobs and strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing for rare/serious diseases.
Why it matters: Health industry growth ties into job creation, supply-chain resilience and advanced medicine access. #BTC90kBreakingPoint #TrumpBitcoinEmpire #ProjectCrypto $BTC
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Economic statistics under strain; inflation & health-insurance data problematic. An article highlights that U.S. price statistics (especially health insurance inflation) are facing measurement issues, partly due to the recent government shutdown and the way data is collected. Why it matters: Accurate data drives policy and planning. If data integrity is in question, the implications for budgets, health planning, welfare support etc. are real. #WriteToEarnUpgrade #ProjectCrypto #TrumpTariffs $BTC
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Stocks and markets see tech-led sell-off; volatility rising.
U.S. equities dropped notably, with tech shares under pressure as investors question sustainability of the AI boom. Treasuries yields slipped as money shifted to safer assets.
Why it matters: Markets often reflect broader sentiment about growth, inflation and risk — this shake-up signals caution.
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AidData study: U.S. is recipient of Chinese loans.
A research report by Aid Data shows that the U.S. has received more credit/loans from Chinese state banks than any other country — over $200 billion from 2000-2023.
Why it matters: This flips the usual narrative of China lending mostly to developing countries, raising new questions about strategic finance, dependency and geopolitical leverage. Take-away: If your work involves economics or international cooperation, this could be a useful case of global financial flows shifting in surprising ways.#BTC90kBreakingPoint #USStocksForecast2026 #StrategyBTCPurchase $XRP
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Major vote on Epstein files — shifting political terrain. The U.S. House of Representatives held a debate and vote on a bill requiring the DOJ to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. The vote was gaining bipartisan support after Trump reversed his previous opposition and urged Republicans to vote for it. Why it matters: This reflects both a push for transparency in a high-profile case and growing demand from survivors for accountability.
The move may also signal how public pressure can shift political calculations.
Take-away: For your work, this is a reminder of how social issues (sexual-abuse survivors, transparency) can catalyze legislative change — might be useful to illustrate as a case of “community voice influencing policy”. #MarketPullback #MarketPullback #IPOWave #CPIWatch $ETH
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The health department in Washington state’s Grays Harbor County confirmed the first human infection of the H5N5 avian-flu strain in the U.S.
The individual had underlying health conditions, authorities noted.Why it matters: A new strain of avian flu infecting a human is rare and prompts concern for public-health systems, especially for transmission risks, containment protocols, and surveillance.
Take-away: If you’re involved in community health or running trainings (as you are with your committee), it may be a good idea to include this in your hazard-preparedness planning or awareness modules.#BuiltonSolayer #AITokensRally #TrumpBitcoinEmpire #ProjectCrypto #TrumpTariffs $BTC
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Representative Greene responded publicly to Trump after he withdrew his support from her over her criticisms of his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
She declared: "I’ve never owed him anything… I fought for him, for the policies and for America First … and he called me a traitor."
The context: Congress is preparing a vote on a bill to force the Department of Justice to release all files related to the Epstein case. Trump had opposed it for months, then changed his position. Why it matters: This signals visible fractures within the Republican Party and may affect how political alignments form ahead of upcoming elections.
Take‐away: If you’re following U.S. politics, note that intra-party dynamics are shifting — and this could influence legislation, committees, and alliances.#BTC90kBreakingPoint #USStocksForecast2026 #StrategyBTCPurchase #MarketPullback $BTC
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The U.S. Treasury Department is considering issuing a $1 coin featuring Trump’s image and an inscription “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT” to commemorate the U.S. semi quincentennial (250th anniversary) in 2026.
Trump has also directed the end of new production of the 1-cent coin (the penny), citing that it costs more to produce than its face value.
Meanwhile, there’s also been activity in the digital/crypto space — Trump-branded or Trump-related digital tokens (meme coins) and broader crypto regulation under his administration.
🧐 Why it matters:
Putting a living president on U.S. coinage breaks with long-standing norms (the U.S. typically avoids putting portraits of living persons on circulating coins). Ending penny production signals a shift in U.S. currency policy and could impact everyday transactions and coin collections.
Trump’s involvement in crypto (and his family’s business dealings) raise questions of conflict of interest, regulation, and how digital assets are treated under U.S. law. #TrumpBitcoinEmpire #IPOWave #US-EUTradeAgreement $SOL
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The U.S. federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history at 43 days — has officially ended after President Trump signed a spending bill. The bill funds the government through the end of January 2026.However, the legislation did not include an extension of key Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that Democrats had pushed for.
Economic Strain & Outlook:
The IMF is warning of signs of economic stress in the U.S., including slowing growth and weaker domestic demand — and says the shutdown made it hard to assess U.S. economic data. Consumer sentiment has dropped sharply. According to the University of Michigan survey, the index fell to 50.3, one of its lowest readings in decades. The shutdown disrupted important economic data collection (jobs, inflation, etc.), which could complicate Federal Reserve decisions.
Political Fallout & Controversies:
There’s renewed political controversy around Jeffrey Epstein: Democrats are demanding more transparency and full release of Epstein investigation files.
The White House defended itself after criticism over not including ACA tax-credit extensions in the funding bill. Also notable: A Justice Department opinion reportedly says U.S. military personnel would not face prosecution for boat strikes on alleged drug smuggling vessels.
Long-Term Economic Concerns:
Some economists estimate that at least $11 billion in economic activity has been permanently lost due to the shutdown. The IMF’s policy consultations with the U.S. have been delayed due to lack of data. #StrategyBTCPurchase #MarketPullback #PowellRemarks #AltcoinMarketRecovery $BTC
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