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‘Atomic Settlement’ — New York Fed Completes First Phase of Digital Dollar Experiment Called ‘Project Cedar’
4.11.2022
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published findings stemming from an experiment dubbed “Project Cedar,” a protocol that uses a wholesale digital dollar in order to improve financial transactions. Michelle Neal, head of the bank’s Markets Group remarked on Friday that...
The Dollar Milkshake Theory and How It Can Affect Your Crypto Profits
4.11.2022
The Dollar Milkshake is a theory focused on USD and its global influence, and as such, it touches upon cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin (BTC) as well. There are arguments, however, that should the US central bank pivot, crypto may go up – and there are arguments that BTC may not benefit from...
Circle starts pouring money into its Reserve Fund, aims to fill it in 2023
4.11.2022
The Circle Reserve Fund is managed by BlackRock under the custody of Bank of New York Mellon
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Says Decreasing Supply of Greenbacks Makes the US Dollar a ‘Better Store of Value’
3.11.2022
On Nov. 2, 2022, the American economist and 13th chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, published an opinion editorial that says he envisions a monetary “tailwind” for the U.S. dollar next year. Greenspan expects this to happen even if the Fed decides to pivot its restrictive...
The crypto market bottom is ‘almost in’ — Market Talks chats with trader Korean Jew Crypto
3.11.2022
Market Talks discussed the Bitcoin bottom, DOGE’s price action and signs to follow in order to know when it’s time to ape into crypto
Bank of England Hikes Repo Rate by 75bps — UK’s 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Jumps to 7%
3.11.2022
On Nov. 3, 2022, the Bank of England followed the U.S. Federal Reserve by codifying the eighth consecutive benchmark bank rate hike by 75 basis points (bps). The increase brings the United Kingdom’s main lending rate to 3%, after a majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members voted...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Move Lower on Thursday, After Hawkish Fed Rate Hike
3.11.2022
Bitcoin fell towards the $20,000 mark on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve once again moved to increase interest rates. The Fed hiked rates by 75 basis points (bps), as it chose to maintain its current hawkish policy. Ethereum, which initially surged on the news, was also lower...
Report: Zimbabwe Proceeding With Digital Currency Plans, Central Bank Undeterred By Slow Adoption of Nigerian CBDC
3.11.2022
Undeterred by the reported slow adoption of the Nigerian central bank digital currency, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Innocent Matshe recently said his institution will proceed with plans to launch its own digital currency. In addition to sending a team to learn from...
Deribit hacked for $28m; Company reserve covers loss
3.11.2022
Deribit recently became a victim of the hacking attack as its hot wallet was compromised for funds worth $28 million in value. The Incident reportedly happened in the late evening of November 01, 2022. Deposits have been halted and are estimated to reopen soon after the platform is confident of...
Fed Chair Powell Says ‘Very Premature’ to Pause Interest Rate Hikes — Economist Warns It Will Crash Economy
3.11.2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that it is “very premature” to think about pausing rate hikes. “We have a ways to go,” he stressed. However, economist Peter Schiff warned that “Planned rate hikes and QT will only succeed in crashing the economy,...
The Fed Codifies Fourth Consecutive 75bps Rate Hike — Stocks, Bitcoin, and Metals Rise
2.11.2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve introduced another jumbo rate hike on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, by hiking the federal funds rate (FFR) by 75 basis points (bps). The American central bank said on Wednesday that the hike aims to curb inflation and the Fed says “recent indicators point to modest growth...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision Announced
2.11.2022
During the European session, the Bitcoin price prediction remains bullish following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. ...
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Bitcoin price hits $20.8K as volatility ensues over Fed 75-point rate hike
2.11.2022
The Fed acts as expected, with comments from Chair Jerome Powell still to come as BTC/USD wakes up
Federal Reserve Hikes Rates as Expected, Will Watch 'Lags' in Monetary Policy; Bitcoin Rises
2.11.2022
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Drops to 5-Day Low, as Fed Likely to Delay Policy Pivot
2.11.2022
Ethereum dropped to its lowest level since last Friday during today’s session, as consolidation in crypto markets continued on Wednesday. This comes ahead of this afternoon’s U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bitcoin was also in the red, and remains below $20,800. Bitcoin...
Economists Warn of Severe Recession as Fed Continues Raising Interest Rates to Fight Inflation
2.11.2022
A growing number of economists have warned about a severe recession in the U.S. if the Federal Reserve keeps up its fight against inflation. “Each adverse development in the outside world implies the Fed is going to have to do more in order to bring the situation under control,” said...
Market Wrap: Uniswap, Federal Reserve in Focus as Dogecoin Rests
1.11.2022
Uniswap’s UNI token has been getting a fresh look from investors following a big fundraise earlier this month. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates as Markets Prepare for 0.75% Rate Hike
1.11.2022
Bitcoin was consolidating below a key resistance level on Tuesday, as market volatility rose ahead of the upcoming U.S. Fed decision. Tomorrow’s Federal Reserve meeting will likely see interest rates increased, as the bank battles inflation. Ethereum moved below $1,600 in today’s...
Indian Central Bank RBI Begins First Digital Rupee Pilot Today
1.11.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is launching its first digital rupee pilot on Nov. 1. with the participation of nine banks. “Settlement in central bank money would reduce transaction costs by pre-empting the need for settlement guarantee infrastructure or...
Crypto Prices Could Pump This Week as Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision Approaches
31.10.2022
Prices of major crypto assets could pump hard this week if the Federal Reserve in the US even hints at slowing the pace of rate increases later this year.
The expectation that markets could rally this week leading up to – and potentially following – the Fed’s rate announcement on Wednesday...