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It Doesn't Matter If They're Wrong, Central Bankers Set Guidance for Crypto, Too
Central bankers seem to have no clue where inflation is headed in the longer term, but markets are taking every clue they get from the Federal Reserve.
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By Helene Braun
Aug 19, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2022
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After Fed Meeting Minutes, Is the ‘Peak Hawkishness’ Narrative Still On?
Markets are fairly evenly split on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 50 basis points or 75bps in September.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Aug 18, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2022
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Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time
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Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time
Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh discusses the “deteriorating economic indicators” and other factors moving the crypto markets after the minutes of the Federal R...
Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 18, 2022 at 2:19 p.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2022
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Bitcoin has dropped below a trendline rising from July's lows. (TradingView)
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Bitcoin Loses Bullish Trendline as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time
Increasing and elevated rates are headwinds for bitcoin, one researcher said.
Bitcoin has dropped below a trendline rising from July's lows. (TradingView)
By Omkar Godbole
Aug 18, 2022 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2022
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US Federal Reserve Minutes Show More Rate Hikes Coming, Concern About Stablecoin Risks
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had little to no reaction to the central bank release.
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By Helene Braun
Aug 17, 2022 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2022
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Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion
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Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion
The Federal Reserve issues guidelines for crypto banks to tap the central banking system. Coinhako is planning an expansion in Asia Pacific region. Huobi to end crypto derivat...
Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 17, 2022 at 3:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2022
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Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Analysts Fear Fed Minutes Will Dash Hopes for 2023 Easing
Risk assets recently rallied in hopes that inflation has peaked and the Fed would cut interest rates next year. The central bank's monetary tightening has roiled cryptocurrenc...
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By Omkar Godbole
Aug 17, 2022 at 1:53 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2022
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US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services
The Federal Reserve's open letter directs banks to contact their supervisor at the central bank prior to engaging with crypto.
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By Nikhilesh De
Aug 16, 2022 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
Aug 16, 2022
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US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The central bank will create a three-tiered system for evaluating whether a financial institution should have access.
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By Nikhilesh De
Aug 15, 2022 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Aug 15, 2022
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Bitcoin's Next Move After Rally to 2-Month High
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Bitcoin’s Next Move After Rally to 2-Month High
Bitcoin has rallied above $24,500 after Wednesday’s U.S. economic data offered hope that rampant inflation might have peaked and the Federal Reserve would slow liquidity tight...
Bitcoin's Next Move After Rally to 2-Month High
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 11, 2022 at 5:58 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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