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Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo

Micah Zimmerman - February 19, 2026

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari delivered another pointed criticism of crypto today.

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Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide

Micah Zimmerman - February 19, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to rule out any taxpayer-funded intervention to stabilize Bitcoin.

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Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks

Micah Zimmerman - February 9, 2026

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said bitcoin and crypto remain largely separate from the traditional financial system, viewing their volatility as a market feature rather than a systemic risk.

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Trump Names Bitcoin-Friendly Kevin Warsh as Pick for Federal Reserve Chair

Micah Zimmerman - January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump announced pro-bitcoin Kevin Warsh as his nominee to serve as chairman of the Federal Reserve, confirming speculation from prediction markets.

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Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance

Micah Zimmerman - January 28, 2026

The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Fed held rates steady and Powell signaled a neutral stance — neither tightening nor rushing new cuts.

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Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $90,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Senate Crypto Vote

Micah Zimmerman - January 28, 2026

The bitcoin price rebounded above $90,000 as traders weigh the looming Fed rate decision.

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Bitcoin Price Fights for $88,000 as Fed Looms and Bearish Technical Pressure Builds

Micah Zimmerman - January 26, 2026

The bitcoin price fell to $86,000 over the weekend but has steadied to around $87,850 amid caution over Federal Reserve policy, recent liquidations, and technical pressure.

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Bitcoin Price Fights For $90,000 Despite Fed Rate Cuts

Micah Zimmerman - December 11, 2025

The bitcoin price fell on Wednesday night into Thursday, falling from $94,000 to below $90,000.

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points

Micah Zimmerman - December 10, 2025

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and curb somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains.

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