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U.S. Lawmakers Argue SEC Accounting Policy Undermines Safe Crypto Custody
Rep. Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis teamed up on a letter questioning regulators about crypto accounting policy.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Runs Hot; Outlook for Bitcoin Futures on CME
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%. Separately, three-month bitcoin futures listed on the CME, which is widely considered a proxy for institutional activity, are trading at an annualized premium of around 8.7% to the underlying reference index. The equivalent premium on offshore exchanges, mainly Binance, has jumped to 6.3%, the highest since January 2022.
Bitcoin Slips Below $24K Amid New Inflation Data; Coinbase’s New Layer 2 Blockchain Has Rocky Rollout
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to recapture the $24,000 support level following the release of the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index, also referred to as the Fed's favorite inflation gauge. Plus, crypto exchange Coinbase’s new layer 2 blockchain Base had a rough start on Thursday, drawing a stream of complaints from users on social media.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $24K as Investors Mull Economic Uncertainties
Bitcoin was trading sideways over the past 24 hours, while ether has risen 2.1%.
Fed Approves Quarter-Point Rate Increase, Smallest Hike Since March 2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve approved a 0.25 percentage point rate increase, the smallest hike since March 2022. Caleb & Brown Director Jake Boyle discusses the latest inflation data and what this means for the crypto markets.
Fed Minutes Show Most Members Approve 25BPS Rate Hike; Counsel Says Voyager’s Binance US Sale Plan ‘Full Steam Ahead’
The latest FOMC minutes reveal that almost all Fed policymakers favored easing rate hikes to a quarter percentage point. Plans to wind up Voyager Digital by selling assets to Binance US are "on track," an attorney for the bankrupt crypto lender told a New York court on Wednesday. Coinbase (COIN) topped fourth-quarter earnings estimates Tuesday evening, but shares are sharply lower Wednesday alongside a sizable pullback in crypto.
Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats: What’s Behind This Week’s Roller Coaster? What’s Ahead?
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain.
Custodia Bank Renews Push for Fed 'Master Account' After Rejection
The Federal Reserve and Kansas City Fed rejected Custodia's applications for membership and a master account last month.
Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Investors Fret Over Inflation Data, Stablecoin Regulation
The largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to linger below $22,000. Ether fell below $1,500.
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K as Investors Weigh Their Next Steps
Ether also traded sideways to change hands at about $1,635. Equities declined.
