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The Need for Clarity in Washington – Not Just on Crypto
The recent ambiguous messaging from the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting, which left markets struggling to interpret signals from the FOMC statement and Chair Jerome Powell's comments, is typical of the abstruse signals that can be found in central bank policy-setting. But new tools, such as blockchain's cryptographic verification systems, could guide policymakers' decisions.
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Crypto Investors Are Left Guessing the Fed’s Next Move
The CPI data shows inflation remains problematic. Crypto investors are hoping the U.S. central bank breaks from its monetary hawkishness of the past year.
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Prices, Volume Spike on Mix of Regulators' Backstops and Lower Rate Expectations
Investors found comfort in banking and finance regulators’ interventions on behalf of depositors to Silicon Valley and Signature banks, and grew hopeful that the Federal Reserve would not boost interest rates at its next meeting.
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Fed’s Powell Brings the Dog and Pony Show to DC for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Review
This month's FOMC meeting is expected to result in a 50 basis point interest rate hike.
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Bitcoin Suffers Largest Daily Plunge Since November to Sink Below $22.6K as Fed Meeting Looms
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently down over 4.5% amid ongoing worries about inflation and the size of the next interest rate hike.
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He Who Should Not Have an Impact on Crypto
Crypto aspires to function without monetary oversight, but this year the U.S. Federal Reserve’s chair proved how far from reality this goal is at a time of high interest rates. That’s why, once again, Jerome Powell is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
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The Single-Mandate Fed Says There Are Too Many Employed People
The tight labor market has become the antagonist in Jerome Powell’s war on inflation.
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Bleak Week as Bitcoin Hits 3-Month Low
Sentiment is down and enforcement actions are up ahead of the FOMC meeting this week.
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As the Market Slinks Down, It's Time to Touch Grass
A look at FOMC meeting minutes and other macro indicators.
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