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U.S. CPI Unexpectedly Flat in October; Bitcoin Adds Nearly 1%
14.11.2023
In addition to the headline beat, core CPI unexpectedly declined last month
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Tone Rattles Markets as Inflation Concerns Persist
10.11.2023
Amid an uncertain economic landscape, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks have amplified the debate on the sufficiency of prevailing interest rates. Even with robust gross domestic product growth, Powell’s address indicated the Fed’s stern stance, as he noted...
Can blockchain solutions disrupt US inflation forecasting?
8.11.2023
New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science
U.S. Federal Reserve's Barr Holds Line on Central Bank Needing Stablecoin Powers
7.11.2023
Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation
Bitcoin Magazine Clashes With Federal Reserve Over Satirical ‘Fednow’ Merchandise
3.11.2023
According to Bitcoin Magazine, a media outlet dedicated to bitcoin news launched in 2012, representatives, including legal counsel, from the U.S. Federal Reserve have expressed concerns regarding the publication’s satirical Fednow merchandise. The Fed’s representatives assert that...
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged; Bitcoin Flat at $34.5K
1.11.2023
Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy
Fed Seen Holding Rates Steady, but Policy Statement and Press Conference Will Be Key for Bitcoin
1.11.2023
The U.S. central bank concludes its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday afternoon
Fed, BOE officials share continuing interest in CBDCs, stablecoin regulation
27.10.2023
Sir Jon Cunliffe looks at payment solutions of the past and future in his last speech as deputy governor of the BOE
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Recent Gains, as Traders Anticipate Powell Speech
25.10.2023
Bitcoin profit takers swooped in to capture recent profits on Wednesday, as the cryptocurrency retreated below a recent high above $35,000. The decline comes ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech later today. Ethereum also edged lower, dropping under the $1,800 level. Bitcoin...
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin stash is back in profit with BTC price above $30K
23.10.2023
The Michael Saylor-led software firm has made $132 million in unrealized profits from its Bitcoin bet
Bitcoin eyes $30K, XRP price jumps 6% after Ripple's legal victory
20.10.2023
Bitcoin keeps heading higher as BTC price strength flies in the face of a hawkish Fed, but concerns over a retracement are building
Fed’s Powell Hints at Continued Elevated Rates; Fedwatch Tool Indicates Near-Certain Hike Next Month
19.10.2023
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed on Thursday the U.S. central bank remains committed to bringing down inflation and will maintain restrictive monetary policy until prices cool. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Powell hinted that further interest rate hikes may be appropriate...
Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears
19.10.2023
The New York Attorney General filed early Thursday a lawsuit against Genesis, Gemini and DCG for allegedly defrauding investors of $1 billion
BTC price climbs to $28.6K as Bitcoin awaits 'very dovish' Fed Powell speech
19.10.2023
Bitcoin may witness a "very dovish" move from Powell as high U.S. bond yields cause a stir, while BTC price passes $28,600
Fed Governor Questions Need for US Central Bank Digital Currency
18.10.2023
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday she has yet to be convinced there is a need for the U.S. central bank to develop a digital currency. Fed Governor Remains Unconvinced on U.S. CBDC, Cites Existing Innovations and Risks In a discourse at Harvard Law School, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman...
Fed governor Bowman doubles down on CBDC skepticism, likes stablecoin no better
17.10.2023
Michelle Bowman told a university audience that financial innovation should be justified by need and be properly regulated
Mining BTC is harder than ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
16.10.2023
Bitcoin wakes up to near $28,000 ahead of a jump to a new BTC mining difficulty record as billionaire investor Ray Dalio conjures the chilling thought of "World War III."
US government among largest Bitcoin hodlers with over $5B in BTC: Report
16.10.2023
The $5-billion estimation is based on three major seizures linked to the Bitfinex hack and Silk Road, meaning the actual holdings could be much larger
Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus As Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause
12.10.2023
The 2019 playbook offers a bullish view for bitcoin as Fed officials signal pause in the rate hike cycle
The economy is surging — which means it might be time to start buying Bitcoin
11.10.2023
The economy is refusing to go down. If the trend continues, cryptocurrency prices are going to start rising — especially with Bitcoin's halving