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Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test

Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week just as war-driven oil price spikes raise fresh concerns about global inflation.

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Finance

Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system

The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.

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Policy

New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts

The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.

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Finance

Could Stablecoins Spark a New Contagion? BIS Warns, Coinbase Pushes Back

Not all agree with some recent sentiment that stablecoins pose a threat to global financial stability.

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Markets

As Gold Keeps Setting New Highs, China Reportedly Wants to Be Its Custodian for Central Banks

Beijing is said to be courting foreign central banks to store bullion in Shanghai vaults as gold hovers near record highs and demand strengthens.

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Markets

Bitcoin to Join Gold on Central Bank Reserve Balance Sheets by 2030: Deutsche Bank

As investors look for alternatives to traditional assets, bitcoin could evolve from a speculative bet into a legitimate pillar of the global financial system, the bank said.

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Markets

Crypto Market Is Skeptical About the Formation of a U.S. Strategic Reserve: JPMorgan

A number of U.S. states have rejected the idea of using bitcoin as a reserve asset due to its volatility, the report said.

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Policy

More Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Survey Finds

There's a greater chance of a wholesale CBDC being issued within six years than a retail one, according to the report.

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Markets

Bitcoin Has Best Day in 2 Months as Markets Anticipate a ‘Summer of Easing'

The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

Bitcoin Tentative, Asian Stocks Slide on BOJ Rate Hike Talks

The BOJ has long been seen as a major source of uncertainty for financial markets, including cryptocurrencies.

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