News Block: Jobs Shock Rocks the Fed Debate, Metaplanet Under Fire and the $319M Bitcoin Hack on Liquid

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• The jobs report comes in 3x stronger than expected
• Why this week's inflation numbers could decide the Fed's next move
• The old stock option formula that has some Metaplanet shareholders in revolt
• Oil: the inflation problem the Fed can't fix by raising rates
• Nearly 4,000 Bitcoin pulled from Blockstream's Liquid Network -- hackers returned 85% Monday

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Disclaimer: The News Block and Coin Stories are for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Natalie Brunell is not a financial advisor. Some content may include sponsorships or paid partnerships, which are disclosed. Always do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions. Bitcoin and digital assets are volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.