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Swell enhances transparency with Chainlink Proof of Reserve
10.4.2024
Swell incorporates Chainlink Proof of Reserve (PoR) on Ethereum to offer on-chain clarity revolving around the reserves related to rswETH, a liquid staking token. Additionally, Chainlink will support Swell L2, a forthcoming Layer 2 meant for restaking with Chainlink CCIP. These incorporations help...
Federal Reserve’s Neel Kashkari on Bitcoin: Still No Legitimate Use Case in an Advanced Democracy
6.4.2024
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Neel Kashkari, has expressed concern about consumer risk due to “fraud, hype, and confusion” surrounding bitcoin. Moreover, he said the cryptocurrency has been around for more than a decade but “there’s still...
Bitcoin Adds 4.5% as Stocks Reverse Lower on Hawkish Fed Commentary
4.4.2024
The world's largest crypto regained the $69,000 level at one point in the session before slipping a bit
Choppy Bitcoin Price Action Continues Ahead of Friday's Jobs Report
3.4.2024
Flows into the new spot ETFs have been subdued for a couple of weeks, possibly prompting a renewed interest in macro drivers for price direction
Markets Tumble as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Diminish
3.4.2024
Attention is riveted on the Federal Reserve’s assembly set for May 1, with widespread anticipation that the U.S. central banking authority might lower the federal funds rate at this juncture of the year. Currently, market forecasts suggest a rate reduction is very unlikely, and Cleveland...
Bitcoin Drops Over 5% as Upbeat U.S. Factory Data Powers Dollar Index to Nearly 5-Month High
2.4.2024
The U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March, data released Monday showed, sending the dollar index higher
Court Dismisses Custodia Bank’s Challenge Against Federal Reserve
31.3.2024
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has dismissed Custodia Bank Inc.’s claim for entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, marking a setback for the Wyoming-based depository institution. Custodia Bank argued that the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) was legally obliged...
Peter Schiff Warns of Severe Economic Repercussions, Highlights Inflation and Money Supply Concerns
30.3.2024
In a recent analysis, economist Peter Schiff draws stark comparisons between the current U.S. economic optimism and the prelude to the 2008 financial crisis. Schiff, leveraging his expertise, warns of impending financial turmoil, emphasizing the critical role of money supply in understanding...
Judge Rules Against Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account
30.3.2024
Digital asset bank Custodia Bank has been denied a U.S. Federal Reserve master account by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
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Custodia Bank Loses Lawsuit Challenging Fed Rejection of Master Account Application
29.3.2024
A federal judge ruled that Custodia Bank, a Wyoming special-purpose depository institution, isn't entitled to membership in the Federal Reserve or to a Fed master account
Shiba Inu Price Prediction as SHIB Sees $1.7 Billion Trading Volume in 24 Hours – Are Bears Buying?
21.3.2024
SHIB has gained by 5% in the 24 hours, with the Shiba Inu price moving to $0.00002694 in reaction to the Federal Reserve's decision yesterday to keep rates unchanged.
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FOMC Interest Rate Decision Signals All Clear For Bitcoin Bull Run
20.3.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) bull run has clear skies above following the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision on Wednesday.
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Powell: Economy Progresses but Inflation Still ‘Too High’ to Adjust Benchmark Rate
20.3.2024
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) declared that there will be no change to the federal funds rate for the time being. The committee emphasized its intention not to lower the target rate until there is “greater confidence that inflation is moving...
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates, Rate Cut Outlook Steady for This Year
20.3.2024
Policymakers forecasted Wednesday they would lower interest rates to 4.6% by year-end, similarly to their December projection
Bitcoin Rebounds to $65K as Investors Weigh Looming Fed Decision Risk
19.3.2024
Disappointing flows into bitcoin ETFs over the past days partly resulted from investors trimming risks ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting, one market observer said
Bitcoin Falls to Sub-$63K as Market Awaits Federal Reserve’s Next Move
19.3.2024
On Tuesday, the value of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,355, experiencing a decline of over 7% against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and a decrease of 12.4% in the past week. This downturn led to the liquidation of a substantial number of bitcoin long positions, with more than $180 million...
Financial Markets Tense as Inflation Rise Suggests US Central Bank May Keep Rates Steady
13.3.2024
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), experienced a 3.2% increase over the 12 months ending in February, marginally higher by 0.1% compared to January’s CPI. This development is not being well-received by the financial markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve might postpone any reductions in...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Addresses Concerns Over CBDCs, Prioritizes Privacy
8.3.2024
In a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, Jerome Powell assured lawmakers that the Federal Reserve is not pursuing a CBDC anytime soon and “not far” from cutting interest rate.
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Mogo Takes a Further Leap Into BTC, Eyes Long-Term Gains With $5M Bitcoin Reserve Investment
7.3.2024
In a statement released on March 7, the Canadian fintech entity Mogo disclosed its strategy to diversify its portfolio by investing in bitcoin and bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), earmarking an initial outlay of as much as $5 million. Canadian Fintech Mogo Dives Deeper Into Bitcoin...
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Briefly Retakes $68,000 as US Dollar Dips on Dovish Remarks from Fed Chair Powell
7.3.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly retook $68,000 on Thursday amid a dip in the US dollar following dovish remarks from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, coming within about 2% of the record highs it printed earlier in the week.
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