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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Allowing Crypto Investments in 401(k) Retirement Plans
1.10.2022
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Retirement Savings Modernization Act to provide 401(k) retirement savers access to a wide range of investments, including crypto assets. “With inflation at record highs, a stock market downturn, and a potential recession on the horizon, many...
Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller Discusses Cryptocurrency Having ‘Big Role in a Renaissance’ — ‘People Aren’t Going to Trust Central Banks’
30.9.2022
Renowned billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller says he could see cryptocurrency “having a big role in a Renaissance because people just aren’t going to trust the central banks.” He added that he will be “stunned” if the U.S. isn’t in...
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Says Inflation May Have Peaked — Warns a Recession Is Coming
30.9.2022
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says inflation may have peaked but a recession is coming. “We’re in a very uncertain time for investors,” the executive cautioned, adding that the Federal Reserve “is grappling with a level of inflation we haven’t seen in a long...
US Treasury yields are soaring, but what does it mean for markets and crypto?
29.9.2022
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield recently hit its highest level in 12 years, but how might this impact investors’ sentiment toward stocks and cryptocurrencies?
Bitcoin price slips under $19K as official data confirms US recession
29.9.2022
Politicians continue to argue about whether the U.S. economy is in recession, even as data highlights two consecutive quarters of negative growth. Meanwhile, BTC holds $19,000, for now
Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller Predicts Bright Future For Cryptos Amid Recession Forecasts
29.9.2022
U.S. billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller believes that the crypto markets could experience a “renaissance” if central banks lose the trust of the public amid gloomy forecasts for the global economy.
Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha Investor Summit in New York City, the businessman...
What will happen to Bitcoin and Ethereum if traditional markets break?
26.9.2022
Multiple indicators of economic health all point to a severe recession hitting the US and global economy soon. What could this mean for crypto investors?
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up Slightly After Hitting Weekend Lows on Recession Fears
26.9.2022
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2022. First Mover is our daily newsletter putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context
‘Investors Are Running out of Havens’ — Erratic Behavior in US Bond Markets Points to Deep Recession, Elevated Sovereign Risk
22.9.2022
Yields on long-dated U.S. Treasuries have been erratic this year and this week, the 10-year Treasury yield crossed 3.5% for the first time in a decade. Following the Fed’s 75bps (basis points) rate hike, 10-year notes reached 3.642% and two-year Treasury notes jumped to a 15-year high...
Biden Slammed After Stating Inflation Hasn’t Spiked for Months — ‘I Am More Optimistic Than I’ve Been in a Long Time’
20.9.2022
U.S. President Joe Biden has shared his perspective on inflation. “I am more optimistic than I’ve been in a long time,” he said, noting that inflation has not spiked for several months. Many people disagree with Biden, with one saying that “families are poorer than when...
Billionaire Jeff Gundlach Discusses When to Buy Crypto — Warns of Deflation Risk
18.9.2022
Billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach, aka the Bond King, has shared his view on when to buy cryptocurrency. “You need a true Fed pivot,” he stressed. Gundlach also warned about the increasing risk of deflation, noting that it’s time to be bearish on the stock market. Jeffrey Gundlach...
Bitcoin margin long-to-short ratio at Bitfinex reach the highest level ever
13.9.2022
A key Bitcoin price metric hit a new all-time high, but is this a bullish or bearish development?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns Gas Prices Could Spike This Winter — Says ‘It’s a Risk’
13.9.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that gas prices could rise again this year. “It’s a risk that we’re working on the price cap to try to address,” she stressed. “Our price cap proposal is designed to both lower Russian revenues … while also...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns a Major Fed Rate Hike Risks Deflation
12.9.2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned that a major rate hike by the Federal Reserve risks deflation in the U.S. economy. Musk’s warning followed an analysis by Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, who cautioned that “Leading inflation indicators like gold and copper are flagging the risk...
IMF Bailout Could Be in UK’s Future, Says Strategist
8.9.2022
Mizuho Securities’ head of global macro strategies has warned that an IMF bailout may be in the U.K.’s future. Moreover, a former chancellor of the exchequer cautioned that Britain is entering a long and severe recession, emphasizing that it’s “the worst since 1990...
VCs pour $14.2B into crypto in H1 2022, but investments now slowing
7.9.2022
KPMG noted that despite the expected downfall, investment figures remained well-positioned in comparison to pre-2021 figures, which highlights the growing maturity of the market
Deloitte: Nearly 50% of CFOs Surveyed Expect Recession to Hit US Economy This Year
4.9.2022
Financial services firm Deloitte has conducted a survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) and found that nearly 50% of respondents expect the U.S. economy to be in recession this year. Furthermore, 39% expect the North American economy to be in a period of stagflation by year-end. CFOs...
BofA: Crypto Buying Momentum Fades as Investors Weigh Bear-Market Bounce, Recession Risk
1.9.2022
Crypto investors are switching into stablecoins and out of more volatile assets due to uncertainty about the sustainability of the “bear-market bounce” and the potential for a hard recession in the U.S., Bank of America said
UBS raises US recession odds to 60%, but what does this mean for crypto prices?
30.8.2022
Analysts believe the possibility of a recession in the US is increasing and this could be an important stress test for cryptocurrencies
IMF Expects US Economy to Experience High Inflation for at Least Another Year or Two
30.8.2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the U.S. economy to experience high inflation for at least another year or two. “I would be careful about looking at one data point for the U.S.,” IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath cautioned. IMF on US Economy and Global...