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Bitcoin maintains $40K support as Fed confirms rate hike in 4 years
17.3.2022
The Ukraine war is high on the Fed's list of concerns, according to a statement released with the 0.25% rate hike
Market Cap of Gold-Backed Tokens Crosses USD 1B as Ukraine War Makes the Metal Shine
16.3.2022
The interest in gold-backed stablecoins is on the rise, with inflows accelerating after the aggression on Ukraine started. Following the surge in adoption, the combined market capitalization of the two dominant tokens – pax gold (PAXG) and tether gold (XAUT) – for the first time crossed the...
Fed Hikes Benchmark Bank Rate for the First Time Since 2018, FOMC Expects 6 More Increases
16.3.2022
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Fed chair Jerome Powell held a press conference concerning the American economy, the central bank’s plans to address inflation, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Powell announced that the FOMC decided to increase the benchmark bank...
How professional Ethereum traders place bullish ETH price bets while limiting losses
15.3.2022
Traders who believe ETH will recover but unlikely surpass $3,800 ahead of May can benefit from the skewed iron condor strategy
Report: Sudan Rejects Russian Illicit Gold Smuggling Allegations
14.3.2022
Sudan has denied claims Russian entities have smuggled hundreds of tonnes of illicit gold from its territory. Officials have called the allegations fake news and suggested that Sudan is in fact looking to revive its economy through gold mining. The Rise in Russia’s Gold Holdings The Sudanese...
Investors Predict Fed to Hike Rates This Week — Reactions From Crypto, Stocks, Gold Market Expected
14.3.2022
The U.S. central bank is expected to raise its target fed funds rate on Wednesday for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Analysts and economists are hyper-focused on this key event, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues in Europe. If the Federal Reserve decides to increase the rate...
Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0
13.3.2022
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system
Cryptocurrencies against the ‘silent thief.’ Can Bitcoin protect capital from inflation?
13.3.2022
Rising inflation forces investors to look for defensive assets. What can the cryptocurrency market offer them?
Ukraine War and the Financial Markets: the Winners and Losers So Far
11.3.2022
Gabriella Legrenzi, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Keele University; Reinhold Heinlein, Senior Lecturer in Economics, the University of the West of England, and Scott Mahadeo, Senior Lecturer in Macroeconomics, the University of Portsmouth.______ ...
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Gold-backed cryptos are shining in 2022, market cap hits $1B for the first time
10.3.2022
PAX Gold did most of the weightlifting in pushing the gold token market cap above the $1 billion-milestone, outperforming Tether Gold
Bitcoin still on track to reach $100K by 2023, says Bitbull Capital CEO
9.3.2022
Joe DiPasquale, CEO at Bitbull Capital, discussed the role of Bitcoin in the Ukraine crisis and explained his bullish view on the crypto markets for the upcoming months
Market Cap of Gold-Backed Cryptos Surpass $1B as Yellow Metal Nears Record High
9.3.2022
Stagflation fears appear to have boosted demand for gold and crypto tokens backed by the yellow metal
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Sanction Russia’s Gold
9.3.2022
Four U.S. senators are introducing a bill to place sanctions on Russia’s gold. “This legislation would deter the purchase of Russian gold and close this loophole that allows the Russian Federation to soften the financial impact of sanctions,” the senators explained. “By...
As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly
8.3.2022
Bitcoin is holding its own as the Russia-Ukraine war roils global markets, but it's taken a back seat to gold as a "safe haven."
Price of Gold Spikes Over $2,060 per Ounce While Risk Assets Continue to Capitulate
8.3.2022
On Tuesday, the price of gold soared to new heights as an ounce of the precious metal surpassed $2K per ounce during the early morning trading sessions (EST). Hours later, gold tapped a high of $2,064.27 per ounce as the Russia-Ukraine war and global commodities surge has fueled demand....
Bitcoin stems losses after US bans Russian oil, gold heads to record highs
8.3.2022
The precious metal was a hair off a USD peak Tuesday, running higher with oil and other commodities while stocks suffered
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Remain Lower as Commodity Prices Hit New Highs
8.3.2022
Cryptocurrencies were once again trading lower on Tuesday, as markets were mainly focused on surging commodity prices. Crude oil climbed to a 14-year high of over $130 per barrel, whilst gold was fast approaching its own all-time high. Bitcoin Bitcoin was trading below $40,000 on Tuesday, as...
Russia Sanctions Means Countries May Transition to Bitcoin Reserves - Pantera’s CEO
8.3.2022
Both nation-states and private citizens around the world are likely to find it “very appealing” to keep control of their own money in light of the sanctions placed on Russia, and countries could start transitioning to bitcoin (BTC) for foreign reserves, Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead has argued....
VanEck files for new ETF to track crypto and gold mining companies
8.3.2022
The ETF will track securities in an index that measures the performance of gold mining and digital assets mining firms, according to the filing
Data Shows Global Financial Conditions Tightest in 2 Years, Shaky Bond Markets Point to Long-Run Inflation
8.3.2022
At the end of the trading day on Monday, Wall Street was roiled once again as major stocks plunged during the day’s trading sessions. Most news outlets indicate the Russia-Ukraine war is causing the bleak outlook and reports show strained financial conditions worldwide are currently...