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KC Fed tracks healthy growth of crypto ATM industry despite predatory operators
31.8.2023
The crypto ATM industry gets little attention relative to its size and issues. It appeals to users with motivations ranging from convenience to investment
Republican Trio Voices Concerns on Fed's Influence on Stablecoin Regulation
29.8.2023
Three Republican lawmakers have lashed out at the Federal Reserve regarding its recent moves to strengthen oversight of banks' cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities.
In a Monday letter to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the lawmakers argued that these actions are undermining their efforts to pass...
Republican Lawmakers Accuse Fed of Obstructing Advancements on Stablecoin Bill
29.8.2023
A group of Republican lawmakers have expressed their concerns regarding the Federal Reserve's recent measures aimed at strengthening its oversight of crypto and stablecoin activities within banks.
These lawmakers have complained that such actions are hindering the advancement of their proposed...
Lawmakers Object to Federal Reserve’s Stablecoin Guidelines — Say They Undermine Legislative Progress
29.8.2023
Several U.S. lawmakers have objected to the Federal Reserve’s stablecoin regulatory guidelines, which they believe “will undoubtedly deter financial institutions from participating in the digital asset ecosystem.” According to the lawmakers, “The Fed has chosen to effectively...
Bitcoin Shows Resilience Despite Rate Hike Concerns
29.8.2023
Despite recent concerns about further potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin has shown notable resilience according to analysts. This comes after Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the annual Jackson Hole symposium last week, where he indicated that more rate hikes may be...
US House Financial Services members scold Fed’s Powell for stablecoin bill obstruction
28.8.2023
The committee members suspect the Fed is trying to hold up Congressional efforts to pass stablecoin legislation by restricting banks’ actions
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Full-Blown Financial Crisis’ Hitting US Economy Before Fed Reaches Inflation Target
27.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned about an impending “full-blown financial crisis” that he expects to hit the U.S. economy before the Federal Reserve reaches its inflation target. He further predicted that the financial crisis will force the Fed to raise its inflation target. Peter Schiff’s Latest...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Largely Unchanged, Despite Fed Chair Powell’s Inflation Warning
26.8.2023
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Saturday, as markets were mostly unmoved by comments from the Federal Reserve’s chair, Jerome Powell. Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell hinted that more hikes were in the cards. Ethereum moved back towards a recent support point....
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes Says BTC Will Benefit From Fed's 'Fiat Toilet Paper' Printing – Time to Buy?
26.8.2023
BitMEX co-founder, Arthur Hayes, projects an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, especially in light of the Federal Reserve's current monetary policies.
He critiques the Fed's efforts to control inflation, emphasizing that assets like Bitcoin, which possess a finite supply, are set...
Jackson Hole: Where Fed Policy Is Decided on the Fly
25.8.2023
Bitcoin Dips Below $26K, Smaller Cryptos Head Lower on Fed's Powell's Hawkish Remarks
25.8.2023
Federal Reserve chair Powell speaking at Jackson Hole doubled down on keeping financial conditions tight, including hiking interest rates further if needed
Fed Chair Powell Leaves Door to Further Rate Hikes Open – Here is How Crypto Markets Reacted
25.8.2023
Speaking at an annual conference of central bankers at Jackson Hole, the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell left the door open to the possibility of further interest rate hikes in the US, triggering some short-lived sell pressure in the crypto market.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to new daily...
Fed's Powell at Jackson Hole: Prepared to Raise Rates Further if Appropriate
25.8.2023
Market participants were looking to Friday morning's speech to gauge the future direction of the U.S. central bank's monetary policy
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Traders Jittery, as Federal Reserve Symposium in Jackson Hole Is Under Way
25.8.2023
Bitcoin marginally declined during Friday’s session, concurrent with the ongoing Federal Reserve symposium in Jackson Hole. The Chair of the Fed, Jerome Powell will be speaking at the annual meeting, and providing guidance on the upcoming policy decision. Ethereum also consolidated today....
Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Returns to $26K Ahead of Fed's Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole
24.8.2023
The Kansas City Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Symposium is underway, and Powell will deliver his keynote address Friday morning
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Drop to 5-Day Lows, as Traders Await Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium
23.8.2023
Bitcoin continued to sit firmly below the $26,000 level on Wednesday, after breaking out of a key price floor. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap has mostly consolidated in recent days, as traders await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole this...
Economist Peter Schiff Says Fed Policies Significantly Harm Economy — Warns of More Inflation
23.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve has gotten its policies wrong for 20 years, which has “significantly harmed the economy and made dire consequences inevitable.” Emphasizing that the Fed cannot win its fight against inflation, he stressed: “The markets...
Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates
21.8.2023
Instruments tied to interest rates compete with Bitcoin for investor dollars
Farmington Bank Faces Fed Wrath: Alameda-Backed Financial Institution Ordered to Shutdown
21.8.2023
In a statement released August 17, 2023, Farmington State Bank, with an investment from Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, consented to a cease and desist order from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Alameda invested $11.5 million into the bank’s coffers in January 2022. Government seizure...
Consensus Pause: Majority of Economists Predict No Rate Hikes for 2023, With Cuts Delayed Until March 2024
20.8.2023
A newly published Reuters poll reveals that most economists concur: the U.S. Federal Reserve has likely capped its rate hikes. Yet, rate cuts aren’t anticipated until March 2024. This survey drops just as markets approach the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium scheduled for next week. All eyes...