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US Fed Vice Chairwoman Brainard Doesn’t Like What She’s Seeing in Crypto

Lael Brainard argued aggressive regulation is needed for the sector before things get out of hand.

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Markets

XRP lidera la recuperación cripto mientras legisladores de la Fed buscan aumentar las tasas

Dos legisladores estadounidenses respaldaron un aumento en las tasas de interés para combatir el crecimiento de la inflación, incluso aunque eso implique una desaceleración del crecimiento.

Dos legisladores apoyaron el aumento en las tasas de interés a riesgo de reducir el crecimiento económico. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)

Markets

US Job Growth Remains Historically Strong, Exceeding Economists' Expectations

The employment report will be a key data point for the Federal Reserve's next rate hike decision later this month.

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Videos

Bitcoin Hovers Over $20K as Fed Sees 'More Restrictive' Policy Possible

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc LoPresti discusses his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin hovers slightly above the key $20,000 support level and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes reveal "more restrictive" policy is likely if inflation fails to come down. Plus, outlook for crypto regulation.

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Markets

Do Rate Hikes Matter? Bitcoin Traders Learn How Fed Moves Markets in Twitter Era

The Federal Reserve has become a big believer in forward guidance over the years, starting with Ben Bernanke. But the central bank under Jerome Powell has taken transparency to a new level.

The Fed has changed the way it communicates since the days when newspapers were popular. (Marjory Collins/Wikimedia)

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Opinion

Hedge or Cause? Unpacking Bitcoin and Inflation

The digital asset, often called digital gold, soared as governments printed money and crashed as they tightened.

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Markets

Bitcoin cae a $19K tras nuevas advertencias de inflación por parte de la Fed

Los líderes del banco central estadounidense advirtieron el miércoles que la inflación durará más de lo que algunas personas anticiparon.

Jerome Powell, presidente de la Fed, en una conferencia de prensa en junio, 2022. (Fuente: Reserva Federal)

Markets

Powell Says Fed Plans Recommendation to Congress on CBDC

The Federal Reserve chairman says a digital dollar is "something we really need to explore as a country."

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a congressional hearing on Thursday. (CNBC/YouTube)