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Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points
25.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the reforms...
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank to Shield Gold-Backed Currency From Market Volatility
24.9.2024
Zimbabwe’s central bank governor, John Mushayavanhu, has stated that the bank might use its foreign currency reserves to protect the Zimbabwe Gold (zig) from severe market disruptions. He also pledged to maintain a tight monetary policy to ensure stable inflation and exchange rates. The...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut
24.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin price target rises to $78K after Chinese stimulus package
24.9.2024
Bitcoin rallied strongly after the previous two stimulus package announcements by the People's Bank of China
Fed’s 50bps Reduction Triggers $321M in Digital Asset Inflows, Coinshares Reports
23.9.2024
Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of $321 million in the second consecutive week of positive activity, according to a report by Coinshares. The surge in inflows is largely attributed to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis...
Bitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reduction
23.9.2024
Digital asset investment products posted a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totaling $321 million, CoinShares reported
Bitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reduction
23.9.2024
Digital asset investment products posted a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totaling $321 million, CoinShares reported
Fed’s Rate Cut Could Spell Disaster, Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
22.9.2024
Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve’s rate cut will lead to economic disaster. Microstrategy, continuing its bitcoin acquisition strategy, plans to buy more bitcoin after raising $1.01 billion from a private offering. A bitcoin investor faces up to three years in prison...
Trump pays for burgers with BTC, Arthur Hayes skeptical on rate cut, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 15 – 21
22.9.2024
Donald Trump becomes the first former United States president to use crypto in a transaction, Arthur Hayes thoughts on rate cut: Hodler’s Digest
Bitcoin is pinned below $65K but several market structure-altering factors are at play
22.9.2024
Bitcoin must overcome resistance in the $64,000 to $66,000 zone before a new set of growth catalysts initiate the path to six-figure BTC price territory
JPMorgan Forecasts Potential 50bps Rate Cut in November Following Recent Fed Move
21.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase sees the possibility of the Federal Reserve making another significant rate cut in November, possibly by 50 basis points. The bank, which predicted this week’s half-point cut, believes further reductions are likely if the job market weakens. While some other Wall Street firms...
Gold’s Bull Rally Continues as Interest Rates Get Deep Cuts
20.9.2024
The gold bull rally continued this Wednesday, as prices in COMEX reached all-time highs, surpassing $2,625 per ounce. Prices slingshotted up after the Federal Reserve announced larger interest rate cuts than some economists expected, lowering the rate by 50 basis points. This behavior had already...
Altcoins Surge Leaving Bitcoin and Ether Behind After Fed Cuts Interest Rate
20.9.2024
Bitcoin may have outperformed stocks in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates on Wednesday, but the true winners in the crypto universe are altcoins
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes
20.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Cryptocurrencies Continue to Soar a Day After Rate Cut
20.9.2024
The global crypto market cap is up by 1.82%, hovering around $2.19 trillion with an FGI of 48…
Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
20.9.2024
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead
20.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter...
Crypto Prices Rise After Fed Interest Rate Cut, Market Sees New Optimism as Meme Coins like Memebet and ICOs Benefit
19.9.2024
The crypto market has flipped bullish this week. Investors are bullish about yesterday’s interest rate cuts and the chance of a new bull run, so altcoins and meme tokens are in high demand. Crypto Market Flips Green After Fed Rate Decision Things are finally looking up for crypto traders....
Bitcoin Taps $63K After Fed Rate Cut Sparks Market Rally
19.9.2024
Bitcoin reached an intraday peak of $63,227 on Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points the previous day. The entire cryptocurrency market has gained over 5%, and in the past 24 hours, global trading volume jumped...
Crypto Market Rallies Higher As BofA Predicts 0.75% Fed Rate Cut In Q4
19.9.2024
The crypto market surged on Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the gains, as Bank of America (BofA)…