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Bitcoin bulls risk trading range loss as BTC price nears 2-month lows
17.8.2023
Bitcoin almost breaks down from its sideways construction in place for months, and Bitcoin bulls are struggling to prop up the market
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hit 1-Week Lows Ahead of FOMC Minutes
16.8.2023
Bitcoin neared a breakout below $29,000 on Wednesday, ahead of the release of anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The minutes will show the United States Fed’s reasoning behind its last rate hike, whilst also giving guidance on its future decisions. Ethereum dropped...
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures
16.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
US Congressman Warren Davidson: ‘Banning CBDC Is Essential to America’s Fintech Future’
16.8.2023
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has railed against central bank digital currencies (CBDC), stating that enacting a ban on these instruments is “essential” for the future of the fintech industry in America. Davidson explained that many people wrongly conflate cryptocurrencies with CBDC...
FDIC Crypto Warning Underlines U.S. Banking Agencies' Arm’s-Length Policy
15.8.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. added crypto as one of five broad categories this year in its annual risk report, a snapshot of the dangers the banking regulator considers a top priority at the moment
G20 Set to Crystalize Global Crypto Rules as India Wraps Up Presidency
15.8.2023
G20 nations are set to crystalize crypto policies, the closest we may have come to globally coordinated rules for the industry. India has been at the helm of the efforts as the current president of the G20 and is likely to celebrate the progress during the Leaders' Summit in September
First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland
15.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Goldman Sachs Expects Fed to Start Cutting Interest Rates in Q2 Next Year
15.8.2023
Goldman Sachs has predicted that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in the second quarter of next year. The global investment bank’s economists also expect the Fed officials to forego hiking rates at their upcoming meeting. “We are penciling in 25 basis points of cuts...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Set to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for Retail Use Following Successful Investor Interest
15.8.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its advanced plans to launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for retail purposes following its successful reception among investors, a success the Bank hailed as "commendable" in a recent report.
During the presentation of the Mid-Term Monetary...
Analysts tip 5 catalysts that could break Bitcoin, crypto from its stupor
15.8.2023
Analysts believe spot Bitcoin ETFs, new stablecoin adoption, and an upcoming Ethereum scaling upgrade are among the catalysts that could reignite the crypto markets
SBF jailed, FTX partners under attack: Law Decoded
14.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the failed FTX crypto exchange, will be held in jail through the end of his two upcoming trials
Zimbabwe central bank close to introducing gold-backed digital tokens into retail
14.8.2023
Physical and digital gold tokens have been a big success as investments and an inflation hedge in Zimbabwe, which continues to face triple-digit inflation
First Mover Americas: Hedera’s Token Gains on Fed Move
14.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Gold-Backed Tokens Set to Be Used for ‘Transactional Purposes’
13.8.2023
The Zimbabwean central bank recently said it is close to rolling out gold-backed digital tokens “for transactional purposes.” According to the bank’s governor, the gold-backed digital tokens have already proven to be an effective monetary policy instrument. Central bank governor...
Peter Schiff Warns Investors of 2 ‘Huge Surprises’ — Foresees Inflation Too High for Fed Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy
13.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff says investors are in for “two huge surprises.” Noting that the Federal Reserve has already lost its fight against inflation, he explained that by the time the U.S. economy officially enters a recession, inflation will be too high for the Fed to “stimulate” with...
Former US OCC Officials: ‘Stablecoins Can Keep the Dollar the World’s Reserve Currency’
12.8.2023
Brian Brooks and Charles Calomiris, former officials at the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), have stated stablecoins can be tools that might help the U.S. dollar maintain its status as a reserve currency. In a recent article, Brooks and Calomiris call for regulations to allow...
Microstrategy’s Stock Soars 206% After Adopting Bitcoin Strategy
12.8.2023
Microstrategy’s stock (Nasdaq: MSTR) has risen 206% after the company adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. The business intelligence firm now holds 152,800 bitcoins, acquired for a total cost of $4.53 billion, and it has plans to buy even more. Microstrategy’s Stock...
Custodia Bank Goes Live: Bridging Digital Assets With US Dollar Payments
12.8.2023
Custodia Bank, the financial institution that aims to bridge digital assets with the U.S. dollar payment system, is now live. Last month, Custodia started serving external business customers in select U.S. states, offering U.S. dollar deposits and government money market fund services, with bitcoin...
US Inflation Climbs to 3.2% in July, Stoking Concerns and Dividing Market Opinions
10.8.2023
The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a growingly intricate inflationary scenario for the U.S. economy. Disclosed on Thursday, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) exhibited a 3.2% annual increase in July, primarily propelled by housing expenses. This...
Stablecoins could be key to upholding US dollar's global reserve status: Report
10.8.2023
In an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, Brian Brooks and Charles Calomiris claim that U.S. stablecoin legislation is crucial to re-dollarizing the world