Crypto’s Macro Drivers – It’s Not Just About Bitcoin
The macro outlook and why it matters for bitcoin and other crypto assets. An analysis by Noelle Acheson, CoinDesk’s former head of research.
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May 3, 2023 at 6:23 p.m. UTC
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Rapid Bank Runs Reveal Deposits Are Now Magic Internet Money, Too
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the speed of the Silicon Valley Bank run was “very different from what we’ve seen in the past.” However, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she is not considering a "blanket" deposit guarantee.
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Mar 22, 2023 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin and the Liquidity Question: More Complex Than It Seems
Monetary liquidity expectations is one driver moving crypto markets these days, though not in the way many think – even if easing is around the corner, liquidity is tight, says Noelle Acheson.
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Mar 21, 2023 at 7:24 p.m. UTC
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It’s Not Just Fraud That Chilled Crypto Regulation
While it’s easy to blame the recent shift in the regulatory mood regarding crypto markets on certain bad actors, the real roots lie beyond the crypto ecosystem, says Noelle Acheson.
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Mar 13, 2023 at 8:56 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2023
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Bitcoin Bounces as U.S. Adds 311K Jobs in February, Beating Expectations
The unemployment rate rose to 3.6% against forecasts for it to hold steady at 3.4%.
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Mar 10, 2023 at 1:35 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Price Remains Lower After Release of FOMC Minutes
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points at its most recent meeting.
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Feb 22, 2023 at 8:19 p.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2023
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Bitcoin Rises to $23.3K as Jerome Powell Repeats 'Disinflationary Process' Comment
The Fed chair spoke days after the central bank last hiked interest rates.
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Feb 7, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
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Jerome Powell Finally Believes He Might Actually Get His Soft Landing
The FOMC raised rates by the expected 25 basis points at this week’s meeting.
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Feb 2, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
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Federal Reserve Lifts Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points
Bitcoin's price was little changed in the minutes following the announcement.
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Feb 1, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2023
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Bitcoin Little Changed on Soft Economic Data Ahead of Fed Meeting
Wednesday morning's ADP jobs and ISM manufacturing reports both came in weaker than expected.
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Feb 1, 2023 at 3:29 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2023