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JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand

The largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Markets

U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November

Bitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.

The April inflation report was released Wednesday morning (JLGutierrez/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed

It was a blink and you missed it rally as continued deflation in the AI trade sent the Nasdaq sharply lower, dragging crypto along with it.

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Markets

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

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Markets

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%

Combined with softer than expected October data, this morning's numbers point to at least a modestly weaker jobs market as the economy heads into the end of the year.

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Markets

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

Crypto-related stocks suffered far deeper declines as bitcoin slumped well below its recent trading range.

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Markets

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens

The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDesk)

Policy

Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud

The Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in August.

Do Kwon (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure

Downward pressure on bitcoin is losing steam, with the market stabilizing but not yet out of the woods, said one analyst.

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut

The U.S. dollar, along with precious metals and bond yields, is reacting as expected to easier financial conditions, but crypto remains in a bearish trend.

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