What an absolutely wild two weeks we've had in the world of crypto, and the economy as a whole. In a matter of days, the biggest updates we were waiting for were crammed in, back to back.

From the digital asset stockpile to the National Bitcoin Reserve, and even a crypto summit at the White House, we got it all. And markets didn't even budge! Instead they tanked further.

All that lovely news coincided with the worst day for the stock market in 2025. Even with all the fear, uncertainty, and doubt and a possible looming recession, there's lots to be excited about. You just have to zoom out a little.

Welcome to episode 1 of Polaris! Your weekly north star, market updates for everyone who knows nothing about crypto. We're on a mission to make crypto more accessible and are teaching here, while also building the future of crypto exchanges. for everyone.

It's been a tough few months in crypto and if you're new here, maybe you're ready to call it quits. Sit tight, don't panic, and let's talk about what caused things to (somehow) plunge even further this past week.