Inflation

Bitcoin traders are eyeing the latest consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

The consumer price index, due out tomorrow morning, is expected to show inflation in February ticked up to 8% versus a year ago, a fresh four-decade high.

By Brian Evans

Mar 9, 2022 at 10:22 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

BitcoinBitcoinInflationConsumer Price IndexRussiaInvestingTradingEconomyFederal Reserve

Finance

First mover

First Mover Americas: Biden Issues Crypto Order; Inflation Expectations Hit Record High

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 9, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole Parikshit Mishra

Mar 9, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

First MoverMarketsBitcoinTradingInvestingInflation

Coin depicting Julius Ceasar, 42 BCE (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Bitcoin

Credit Suisse Strategist Says We're Witnessing Birth of a New World Monetary Order

"Money" will never be the same again after the Ukraine war, writes Zoltan Pozsar, and bitcoin may be a beneficiary.

By Stephen Alpher

Mar 8, 2022 at 5:29 p.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2022

BitcoinInflationTreasurysBretton WoodsCredit SuisseZoltan Pozsar

Ukraine flags (Lucy Shires/Getty Images)

Markets

First mover

First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline

The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.

By Amitoj Singh Damanick Dantes James Rubin

Mar 3, 2022 at 11:48 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2022

First MoverAsia PacificBitcoinEtherAltcoinsUkraineRussiaDigital YuanFederal ReserveInflationCosmosInternInternet ComputerEthereum ClassicSolanaCardano

Markets

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Analysts Ponder Impact as Oil at Highest Price Since 2008

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has sent crude oil to over $115 a barrel. Here's what the latest surge might mean for the bitcoin market.

By Brian Evans

Mar 3, 2022 at 8:09 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2022

BitcoinInflationOilJerome PowellInterest Rates

Video

Bitcoin

March Rate Hike, Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Other Macro Factors Moving Bitcoin Price

Damanick Dantes, CoinDesk Markets Reporter, joins “All About Bitcoin” to present his BTC price analysis as macro factors continue to impact the state of the crypto market. Dan...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 2, 2022 at 9:43 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

BitcoinJerome Powellcdtvbtcaab clipInflationDamanick DantesRussia

Markets

Market wrap

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Pull Back Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risk

Bitcoin and other cryptos dipped as oil prices surged. Higher prices could lead to slower economic growth and market volatility.

By Damanick Dantes Angelique Chen

Mar 2, 2022 at 9:27 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

Market WrapBitcoinCryptocurrencyAltcoinsFederal ReserveInflationBitcoin

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month Despite Ukraine War

Video

Federal reserve

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month Despite Ukraine War

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he is “inclined to propose and support a 25-basis-point rate hike” in March. In addition, Powell stated that “war underscores need” fo...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 2, 2022 at 7:26 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

Federal ReserveJerome PowellcdtvHash clipInflationRussiaUkraine