Interest Rates
Voltz Protocol Brings a Wall Street Rates Stalwart to DeFi
SOFR – which Voltz’s new product is tied to through the Avalanche blockchain – is used to set interest rates on TradFi loans, bonds and other products in the U.S.
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.
Federal Reserve Raises Fed Funds Rate by 25 Basis Points, Signals Possible Pause
This latest move comes as the U.S. central bank battles stubbornly high inflation while dealing with a string of high-profile bank failures.
The Federal Reserve Has a ‘Math Problem’: Analyst
DFD Partners President Bilal Little explains the Federal Reserve's "math problem" and why it is unlikely for the central bank to raise interest rates continuously.
Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Considers Raising Interest Rates for Popular Tokens
Only the pool for borrowing and lending SOL tokens would be affected by the proposed changes.
Rapid Bank Runs Reveal Deposits Are Now Magic Internet Money, Too
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the speed of the Silicon Valley Bank run was “very different from what we’ve seen in the past.” However, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she is not considering a "blanket" deposit guarantee.
Fed Preview: Powell Likely to Raise Rates by 25 Basis Points Against Crypto Market's Hope for Status Quo
Not raising rates now may make it more difficult later, some analysts say.
Bitcoin Is Benefiting From Crypto’s Flight to Quality: Matrixport
Investors are shifting into the cryptocurrency from stablecoins and more volatile cryptocurrencies, a report from the firm said.
Bitcoin Nears $25K as Interbank Funding Stress Indicator Surges to Highest Level Since COVID Crash
Banking sector stress strengthens the case for the Federal Reserve to pause its campaign of raising interest rates next week.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Belted by Rate Fears
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 8, 2023.
