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Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise
Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.
Fed Chair Powell Says Dogecoin, GameStop Symbolize Some Froth in Stock Markets
In response to a question about the GameStop and Dogecoin frenzies at a press conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there's "a bit of froth" in the equities market. "The Hash" panel discusses what Powell's comments mean for the markets, how inflation will impact crypto, and why many young people are turning to day-trading.
The Fed Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Near Zero; Powell Calls Markets "Frothy"
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described the markets as "frothy" Wednesday and indicated that low federal interest rates, along with high rates of Covid-19 vaccinations, are driving the markets. Nik De reviews Powell's remarks as well as President Biden's and how they are being received in the crypto industry.
Federal Reserve’s Two-Day Meeting on Monetary Policy
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we can expect to hear from Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, at this week’s two-day meeting on monetary policy.
US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?
Brian Brooks: Does the Digital Dollar Have to Be Built by the Government?
Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks reacts to Powell’s and Yellen’s comments on the digital dollar project, saying a “government-issued digital dollar doesn’t fulfill the promise of a network-based economy … the way that private stablecoins do.” Brooks says that “most good things in our lives were built by the private sector.
Yellen and Powell Make First Joint Appearance Before Congress
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Fed Chair Jerome Powell make their first joint public appearance before Congress today. Nik De breaks down what we can expect, including an update on the rollout of the CARES Act.
Is Bitcoin Insider Trading a Cause for Concern?
The SEC and U.S. Justice Department have filed charges against an engineer for allegedly attempting to solicit non-public information about bitcoin. Nik De explains the bizarre details of this case and whether insider trading is something to be worried about in the wider crypto ecosystem. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks about cash and crypto coexisting.
