In today’s episode of Finance Pulse, markets are in turmoil, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bitcoin’s record rally has slammed into a wall, gold is losing its shine, and Wall Street is on edge as inflation fears mount. China’s economic slowdown is adding global uncertainty, while Qatar is making a massive $500B energy bet to reshape the future of gas by 2026. But the real battle is unfolding in Washington, where America’s biggest banks are going head-to-head with the Trump administration over stablecoin rules—a clash that could redefine money in the digital age.