Billy's Market Journal: Makhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase…
The major market, Bitcoin, macroeconomic, and market-moving political context reported by BWB during the three hours ending Sep 9, 10:30 AM CDT.
This edition turns on the tension between Makhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase revenue and gain a stronger foothold in the formal economy. He also pointed to IFC’s new risk-sharing initiative, with support of up to $700 million. The question for investors is whether the next confirmed price move supports that thesis or rejects it.
Market Pulse: Billy's latest alerts
Billy's latest actionable stock and crypto alerts are: September 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM CDT (19h 2m old): $SUNE Suniva Completes $835 Million Capital Raise to Build Second Major U.S. Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility and More Than Quadruple Capacity to 5.5 GW 2.96 and 2.74 are supports Downtrend breakout we go 3.46 4.08 4.6 next 📷 September 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM CDT (19h 44m old): Exit $MU CDS with a couple of cents profit - no need to keep it right now September 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM CDT (21h 15m old): Sold $335 Puts on $GOOGL expiring Friday for $2.40 - looking at the SMA 200 here Long $WYNN $92.21 shares These are Billy's recorded entries, targets, updates, and risk limits—not newly generated recommendations.
The evidence
The macroeconomy and market-policy watch included: The US Treasury has launched the Quantum-Readiness Task Force following EO 14412 to guide finance toward post-quantum cryptography. Focused on vendors, banking, and digital assets, it sets the benchmark for PQC regulations. #postquantum #cybersecurity 📷 ↧ US launches Quantum Readiness Task Force PQShield Following President Trump's Executive Order 14412 - Strengthening the Nation's Cybersecurity, the US Department o… The Treasury updates the buyback schedule to show long term operations of at least $4b. U.S. Treasury yields rose to fresh highs despite increased long-term buybacks, with the 10-year at 4.84% and the 30-year above 5.3%. Peter Schiff said gold’s rally has faded and argued the moves are more alarming as U.S. debt nears $39.9T. US Treasury Buyback Announcement 🔴 US Treasury to buy back up to $6 bln in longer-dated debt Thursday. US previously said buyback to be at least $4 bln per operation
Targets and expectations
The source-backed decision levels are: $SUNE Suniva Completes $835 Million Capital Raise to Build Second Major U.S. Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility and More Than Quadruple Capacity to 5.5 GW 2.96 and 2.74 are supports Downtrend breakout we go 3.46 4.08 4.6 next 📷 Exit $MU CDS with a couple of cents profit - no need to keep it right now Sold $335 Puts on $GOOGL expiring Friday for $2.40 - looking at the SMA 200 here Long $WYNN $92.21 shares Makhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase revenue and gain a stronger foothold in the formal economy. He also pointed to IFC’s new risk-sharing initiative, with support of up to $700 million. U.S. Treasury yields rose to fresh highs despite increased long-term buybacks, with the 10-year at 4.84% and the 30-year above 5.3%. Peter Schiff said gold’s rally has faded and argued the moves are more alarming as U.S. debt nears $39.9T. BlackSky Technology was selected as the exclusive provider of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for what it says is the world’s first AI-enabled satellite constellation. Its Gen3 craft will support a planned 50-satellite network backed by a $1 billion consortium. Bullish or bearish confirmation requires price to move through Billy's stated trigger or target; a stated stop, closure, or move back through the entry invalidates that setup. These are reported levels, not guarantees or fresh recommendations.
Billy's take
My read starts with the biggest verified catalyst, then Bitcoin and broad-market positioning, then the exact support, resistance, or target levels actually stated by the desk. If BWB did not publish a level, I will not make one up. Respect risk and wait for confirmation.
What I'm watching next
- Makhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase revenue and gain a stronger foothold in the formal economy. He also pointed to IFC’s new risk-sharing initiative, with support of up to $700 million →
- U.S. Treasury yields rose to fresh highs despite increased long-term buybacks, with the 10-year at 4.84% and the 30-year above 5.3%. Peter Schiff said gold’s rally has faded and argued the moves are more alarming as U.S. debt nears $39.9T. →
- BlackSky Technology was selected as the exclusive provider of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for what it says is the world’s first AI-enabled satellite constellation. Its Gen3 craft will support a planned 50-satellite netwo →
- A 22-year-old crypto scam ringleader is pleading guilty in a massive $245 million crypto theft case that prosecutors say stretched across the globe. Authorities say Malone Lam and his co-conspirators used social engineering, hacked informat →
- Makhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase revenue and gain a stronger foothold in the formal economy. He also pointed to IFC’s new risk-sharing initiative, with support of up to $700 million →
- The US Treasury has launched the Quantum-Readiness Task Force following EO 14412 to guide finance toward post-quantum cryptography. Focused on vendors, banking, and digital assets, it sets the benchmark for PQC regulations. #postquantum #cy →
BWB member result
Took $1.20 profit on the remaining Puts on the Strangle - holding the Calls now
Historical results are not a promise of future performance. Trading involves substantial risk.Timestamped source record
7d agoMakhtar Diop said digital payments can help small businesses reach more customers, increase revenue and gain a stronger foothold in the formal economy. He also pointed to IFC’s new risk-sharing initiative, with support of up to $700 million.Quantum News
7d agoThe US Treasury has launched the Quantum-Readiness Task Force following EO 14412 to guide finance toward post-quantum cryptography. Focused on vendors, banking, and digital assets, it sets the benchmark for PQC regulations. #postquantum #cybersecurity 📷BWB News
7d agoThe Treasury updates the buyback schedule to show long term operations of at least $4b.BWB News TV
7d agoU.S. Treasury yields rose to fresh highs despite increased long-term buybacks, with the 10-year at 4.84% and the 30-year above 5.3%. Peter Schiff said gold’s rally has faded and argued the moves are more alarming as U.S. debt nears $39.9T.BWB News TV
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7d agoA 22-year-old crypto scam ringleader is pleading guilty in a staggering $245 million crypto theft case that prosecutors say stretched around the world. Authorities say Malone Lam and his co-conspirators targeted victims' crypto wallets using social engineering
