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What's Next for Crypto Markets Following China's Crypto Crackdown
CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses where the crypto markets could be headed next week as China tightens its crypto mining crackdowns and bans trading. Plus, CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his markets outlook since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled tapering could happen at the Fed's next meeting in November.
Headwind From China, Will Evergrande’s Debt Crisis Further Impact Crypto?
If Evergrande goes through with defaulting, and if there is a contagion in the Chinese commercial paper market, what effect could this have on crypto? MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her markets insights.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Rate Hikes Possible Next Year
Reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest statement on rate hikes and tapering timelines, CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the possible impact on the crypto markets, digging into the correlation between bitcoin and risk-on investments. Plus, his take on China's Evergrande debt crisis and highlights from the Mainnet 2021 conference in New York.
Bitcoin Rises Above $48K as Dollar Drops After Powell’s Dovish Comments
Bitcoin gained Friday, and the U.S. dollar dropped in foreign exchange markets following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish key speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Brad Keoun, and Christie Harkin discuss the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate.
Jerome Powell Says Fed Could Start Tapering Later This Year
At the Federal Reserve’s virtual Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank plans to keep quantitative easing loose for a little while, encouraging spending and investing.
Sen. Pat Toomey Calls for Public Input on Crypto Legislation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses his assessment of Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) seeking public input on addressing how cryptocurrencies should be regulated. Plus, his take on the possible outcomes from Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaking Friday about his expectations for the economy at the Jackson Hole Symposium and the latest with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The Latest on Congress’s Crypto Tax Provision
CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on the Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill now that the U.S. House of Representatives is finally taking it up. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the tapering roadmap at Friday’s Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.
Bitcoin in Pullback Mode; Is It Due for Lower Lows?
Octavio Marenzi, CEO of capital markets consultancy Opimas, discusses bitcoin’s next move as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap is down about 3% over the past 24 hours as buyers continue to take profits.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Speak on ‘The Economic Outlook’ at Next Week’s Jackson Hole, Wyoming Symposium
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on “the economic outlook” next week, but what does that mean for the crypto markets? CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss what to expect. Plus, what to watch from the House of Representatives as it returns to Washington Monday to forge ahead with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Fed's Powell Says Stablecoins Need Stricter Regulation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to the House Financial Services Committee on the need to regulate stablecoins like bank deposits and money market funds. "The big question now is whether that will lead to any actual concrete regulations beyond just conversation," De said.
