Marketplace All-in-One Cars, crypto, and Cuba
Oct 22, 2025
Tesla rolls out affordable EVs as automakers respond to the end of federal tax credits. There's a proposal for crypto firms to access Federal Reserve infrastructure, potentially reshaping the financial landscape. The tourism minister of Cuba discusses challenges like sanctions and luxury projects amid blackouts. Meanwhile, Heineken warns of declining beer sales linked to changing consumer habits and the rise of weight-loss drugs. Each topic captures the evolving dynamics of our economy and lifestyle.
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EV Market Loses Federal Training Wheels
- Federal EV tax credits that cut up to $7,500 ended, shifting responsibility to automakers to sell without that subsidy.
- Automakers plan cheaper, no-frills EVs to hit the $30k–$40k sweet spot and grow the market for pricier models.
Offer Budget EVs To Grow Volume
- Offer simpler, lower-cost EV models positioned near gas-car prices to attract mainstream buyers.
- Accept lower per-car profit in hopes of expanding EV adoption and selling premium models later.
Fed Explores Hands-On Crypto Integration
- Fed Governor Christopher Waller urged the Fed to embrace payments disruption and DeFi rather than reject it.
- He proposed capped, non-interest Fed accounts for fintechs to access Fed infrastructure and ease crypto operations.