Ether
Bitcoin Falls Slightly After Fed Rate Hike
BTC was down about 1% after the U.S. central bank boosted the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the central bank had omitted language signaling additional rate hikes at upcoming meetings.
CoinDesk Validator ‘Zelda’ Successfully Exits Ethereum as Withdrawal Queue Shrinks to 9 Days
It took about 12 days for Zelda to fully exit the Ethereum blockchain. For any new staking withdrawal requests, the wait to get out has shrunk to nine days from 17 days.
Bitcoin, Ether Could Face Risks From Potential Short Squeeze in Dollar Index, QCP Capital Says
A short squeeze refers to a rally stemming from traders squaring off their bearish short positions.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Kimchi Premium Has Narrowed, but the Korean Market Is Proving Resilient
ALSO: A crypto markets analyst suggests that the U.S. central bank may not be finished with interest rate hikes, even if it raises the rate on Wednesday as expected.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $28.5K as Investors Weigh Fresh Bank Woes, Cool Jobs Data
Ether also rose. Equity markets dropped, including stocks of two regional banks.
Bitcoin, Ether Rise Sharply Immediately Following JOLTS Jobs Data
The two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization reacted positively to a reduction in job openings
Volatile Price Moves on Monday Contrast to Recent Calm Waters
Bitcoin’s price has been relatively stable over the last six weeks.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Market Cap Is Surging, but a Retreat From $30K Continues
PLUS: Western crypto innovators with great ideas are eyeing the East for tech-embracing governments and fresh opportunities. A West-East partnership may be crypto's model for the future, the co-founder of Taipei-based Woo Network, Jack Tan, writes.
Bitcoin Drops Below $28K; JPMorgan Takes Over Embattled First Republic Bank
BTC’s price had dropped from well above $29,000 on Sunday. Investors await Wednesday’s FOMC interest rate decision.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Open Asia’s Trading Week Flat
ALSO: Five CoinDesk journalists offer their takeaways from Consensus 2023. They found an industry still filled with optimism but also realistic about the challenges ahead – most notably about the regulatory uncertainty.
