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A New Fed Working Paper Aims to Rein in Bitcoin With Taxes or Prohibition—Here’s Why It’s Flawed
21.10.2024
In a working paper, Amol Amol and Erzo G.J. Luttmer from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis argue that prohibiting bitcoin or imposing specific taxes could help governments implement permanent primary deficits effectively. Their research explores the impact of bitcoin on fiscal policies...
Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed
21.10.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits
Powell’s Legacy, the Ethics of ‘Doxing’, and Uptober or Rektober
19.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Inflation, Memecoin drama, the SEC, and More...
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
19.10.2024
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could...
The Fed’s Rate Cut Trajectory Remains Intact, Boosting the Crypto Outlook
18.10.2024
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
18.10.2024
The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
18.10.2024
The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation
18.10.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with newly printed dollars flooding the market. But while...
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Price
17.10.2024
Bitcoin began to gain wider attention in the October 2023 rally when it became more clear that so-called “spot” ETFs would be approved and launched soon. The launch of 11 ETFs on Jan. 11 was a milestone for the digital asset world and broke ETF records
Bitcoin traders see $70K BTC price as market trims Fed rate cut bets
17.10.2024
Bitcoin avoids excess volatility after its trip beyond $68,000, but BTC price analysis warns that sharp moves may be next
The Global Liquidity Cycle and Its Implications for Crypto
13.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s newsletter, Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished, The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Liquidity Rising The global liquidity cycle has come...
Bitcoin price fell 24%+ the last time this metric turned negative — Will it happen again?
10.10.2024
Bitcoin derivatives metrics shifted as BTC price fell under $59,000 today. Are lower prices incoming?
CPI data to drive 'favorable impact' on Bitcoin prices — 21Shares
10.10.2024
Consumer prices in the US rose by 2.4% in September, above market expectations but still in a negative trend compared to the past few years
Bitcoin digests US 'nightmare' CPI, jobs data as $60K hangs in balance
10.10.2024
Bitcoin arguably stands to benefit from macro data upheaval as US CPI and jobless data diverges in a "nightmare" for the Federal Reserve
Uptrend in Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Threatened by Fed Rate Cut Cycle, Crypto Asset Manager Says
10.10.2024
Bitcoin Gains Expected as US Jobs Data Drives Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Says
5.10.2024
A researcher from 21shares has offered an analysis of how bitcoin’s price could respond to the U.S. jobs report. The analyst indicates that BTC prices could increase if the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates. These rate cuts, which are likely tied to labor market trends, could lower...
Bitcoin price recovery driven by growing US financial concerns
4.10.2024
Bitcoin price recaptures the $62,000 level as investor grow increasingly concerned about the fiscal health of the US
US Job Data Crushes 50 bps Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Bitcoin to Dip?
4.10.2024
The recent U.S. labor market data has cast doubt on expectations for a potential 50-basis-point interest rate cut…
DeFi resurgence driven by Fed cuts, China, key protocols
1.10.2024
An Apollo Crypto report links DeFi resurgence to US Federal Reserve rate cuts, China’s credit expansion and improved DeFi infrastructure
Bitcoin drops to $63K, fails to rebound after Fed hints at future interest rate cuts
1.10.2024
Bitcoin surprised traders by opening the week in the red, and the Federal Reserve’s announcement about future rate cuts failed to reverse the downtrend