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BD03-24-23
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The breakdown
The Fed Hikes, Credit Tightens and Commercial Real Estate Looks Like the Next Problem for Banks
The U.S. central bank hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, even as credit tightens across the economy.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Mar 24, 2023 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2023
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Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally
Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.
Bitcoin, March 23, 2023 (CoinDesk)
By Jocelyn Yang
Mar 23, 2023 at 8:31 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2023
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Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K as Federal Reserve, Powell Keep Focus on Inflation
The central bank confirmed most expectations with its decision to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points. Other major cryptos were largely in the red.
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By Jocelyn Yang
Mar 22, 2023 at 8:12 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2023
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Opinion
Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Traditional Finance Faces Turmoil
Conflicting data creates the question of how the Fed will react to both rising inflation and failing banks - and whether bitcoin will be a lifeboat.
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By Nathan Cox
Mar 22, 2023 at 5:40 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2023
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Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $28K, Equities Rise Amid Banking Sector Rebound
The FOMC will announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday with markets betting squarely on a 25 basis point rate increase.
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By Jocelyn Yang
Mar 21, 2023 at 9:43 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2023
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Bitcoin Hovers Around $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision
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Cdtv
Bitcoin Hovers Around $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $28,000 after the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has rallied nearly 70% since the start of 2023. Dave Weisberger, CEO and co-...
Bitcoin Hovers Around $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision
By CoinDesk Inc
Mar 21, 2023 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis
The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 17, 2023 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2023
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Bitcoin Gains Early, Fades Late to Trade Below $25K
BTC had surged to a 9-month high above $26,500 after the latest inflation data before retreating.
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By Jocelyn Yang
Mar 14, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors?
Should we point fingers at Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve, the banking system, crypto or the depositors themselves?
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 10, 2023 at 11:06 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2023
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Crypto’s Worst Week of 2023
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Cdtv
Crypto’s Worst Week of 2023
Crypto markets slammed by Fed, Silvergate, lawsuits. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Crypto’s Worst Week of 2023
By CoinDesk Inc
Mar 10, 2023 at 3:58 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2023
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