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Bitcoin News Roundup for Aug. 28, 2020
With bitcoin and gold reversing losses, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:49 a.m. Published Aug 28, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
With bitcoin and gold reversing losses, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
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Today's Stories:
Bitcoin, Gold Recover After Jerome Powell Speech Shakes Markets
Bitcoin and gold are reversing losses seen on Thursday after the Federal Reserve's announcement of a more relaxed approach to tackling inflation.
Binance's Bitcoin 'Bid-Ask Spreads' Tighten as Cryptocurrency Markets Mature
The narrowing gap between bitcoin buy and sell orders on big exchanges like Binance shows an increasing depth to cryptocurrency markets.
Chainalysis Report Shows Healthy Crypto Usage in Venezuela
The Venezuelan government's push to create a cryptocurrency-centric economy appears to be working, but perhaps not in the way officials had hoped.
Bitmain, Ebang Among 21 Bitcoin Mining Farms Stripped of Energy Perks in Inner Mongolia
Affected mining centers in the area may see a notable increase in electricity costs.
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What to know:
- Bitcoin remains stable above $91,000 as the Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 basis points.
- Market attention shifts to Japan, where a rate hike is expected at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting.
- Gold prices rise following the Fed's rate cut, while silver hits a record due to strong demand and tight supply.
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