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Bitcoin traders take a breather as BTC price metrics hint new highs are incoming
30.10.2024
Bitcoin fell short of its all-time high, but multiple Bitcoin price metrics show BTC price on target to hit new all-time highs
Election Looms, But the Fed’s Rate Decision Could Steal the Spotlight
30.10.2024
As America’s 2024 election approaches, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee will make a pivotal decision on the benchmark interest rate just two days later. A Quarter-Point Rate Cut? Fedwatch and Bettors Reveal the Odds Aside from the suspense of who will claim victory as...
Bitcoin chases $70K as global tensions ease and crypto traders long the US elections
28.10.2024
Bitcoin price rallies as traders react to geopolitical and economic uncertainty, as the potential outcome of the upcoming US election
BTC price aims for $68K as US unemployment beat ups Fed rate cut odds
24.10.2024
Bitcoin sails higher on US jobless claims, with the BTC price dip to $65,000 swiftly being left behind
Bitcoin Retakes $67K, Dollar Index Rally Stalls as Beige Book Supports Fed Rate Cuts
24.10.2024
The rally in the DXY stalled after the Beige Book report, paving the way for BTC recovery
The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins
23.10.2024
The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs
Election Day Drama Won’t Be the Only Major Event in November – Here’s Why
23.10.2024
With only 15 days left until the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, it’s scheduled to follow just two days after the U.S. election on Nov. 7. As of now, market forecasts via CME Group’s Fedwatch tool are leaning toward a 25 basis point (bps) reduction in the target...
Bitcoin price will benefit from rising hashrate, US inflation fears and crypto-friendly presidency
22.10.2024
Bitcoin’s upcoming price recovery will be driven by a handful of unique factors.
‘Being this wrong should be illegal’ — Crypto pundits slam Fed’s Kashkari
22.10.2024
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said crypto is “almost never” used outside of drugs and criminal activity — but evidence points to the contrary
JPMorgan’s Bold Call: Why Carry Trades May Be Facing Their Final Days
22.10.2024
A new JPMorgan report warns that carry trades are losing effectiveness as global interest rates decline, urging investors to be more selective with currency risks. The Japanese yen has lost appeal after unexpected rate hikes, while the Swiss franc carries potential bullish risks. JPMorgan suggests...
Bitcoin falls under $67K as stocks sell-off, but BTC derivatives are stable
21.10.2024
Bitcoin price saw a sharp sell-off today, but the BTC futures market is showing zero signs of fear
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