Federal Reserve

Stand-Off Over $28T of US Government Debt Could Rattle Bitcoin Market
The American government has never defaulted on its debts, but congressional gridlock over raising the debt ceiling is making investors question what would happen if it did.

Digital Dollar Needs Legislative Support, Fed Chair Says
The issue of CBDCs and financial privacy were featured during Tuesday’s contentious Senate Banking Committee hearing.

What's Next for Crypto Markets Following China's Crypto Crackdown
CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses where the crypto markets could be headed next week as China tightens its crypto mining crackdowns and bans trading. Plus, CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his markets outlook since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled tapering could happen at the Fed's next meeting in November.

Bitcoin to Remain Resilient to Fed’s Impending Taper: Analysts
Analysts say regulatory uncertainty, not tapering, could present downside risk to bitcoin.

Federal Reserve Could Taper ‘Soon’ as Officials See Interest Rate Hike Next Year
Officials still characterize inflation as “transitory;” bitcoin’s price rises.

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Bounce Back, Traders Expect More Volatility
Bitcoin rebounds to above $42,000.

Since ‘Golden Cross,’ Bitcoin Is Down 12%; Blame the Fed?
The ostensibly bullish price-chart indicator hasn’t yet produced much in the way of gains for traders of the largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Bounces Off 6-Week Low, Tracking Recovery in Stocks
“The long-term uptrend still has a hold on bitcoin,” one analyst said.


