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Surging Bitcoin-Sterling Trading Volume Points to Hedging Demand for Crypto, or Does It?

There's a debate whether rising BTC/GBP trading volume represents hedging demand for the cryptocurrency or speculative interest.

Bitcoin-sterling trading volumes are surging as the British pound slides. (Robfoto/Pixabay)

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Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge? Investors Are Still Unsure

BTC has risen about 6% over the past week amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty.

Bitcoin's price chart shows a slight rebound on Wednesday. (CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Course Again, Trades Toward 20-Day Moving Average

Digital asset markets are navigating a challenging environment of high inflation, inverse correlations to the U.S. dollar, increasing interest rates and higher consumer debt.

The 10 spot bitcoin ETFs on Monday experienced their first net inflows in a week (Jim Wilson/Unsplash)

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The Fed May Not Be Able to Pivot Even If It so Desires

The Bank of England relieved teetering U.K. markets on Wednesday, announcing a bond purchase program.

Jerome Powell spoke recently at a panel of central bankers in France. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin se recupera tras intervención del Banco de Inglaterra en el mercado de bonos

Se espera que el banco central de Estados Unidos abandone su política de endurecimiento que tanto golpeó a los precios de las criptomonedas.

Bitcoin se recupera de los mínimos diarios mientras el Banco de Inglaterra interviene en el mercado de bonos. (CoinDesk, highcharts.com)

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Kraken Incoming CEO on Company Culture, Future Plans as Jesse Powell Steps Down

As Jesse Powell steps down from his role as CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, incoming CEO Dave Ripley discusses the firm's business operations, company culture and future plans amid a sour mood in the markets.

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Bitcoin Off Lows as Bank of England's Bond Market Intervention Raises Hopes for Fed Pivot

The hope is the U.S. central bank will scrap its tightening policy that has hit crypto prices.

Bitcoin se recupera de los mínimos diarios mientras el Banco de Inglaterra interviene en el mercado de bonos. (CoinDesk, highcharts.com)

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Chinese Investors Could Snap Up Cryptocurrencies as Yuan Slides, Hedge Fund Says

The currency fell to a 14-year low against the U.S. dollar early Wednesday.

Sliding yuan and property market woes may see Chinese investors move money to cryptocurrencies. (Tumisu/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Steady Under $20K in Face of Traditional-Market Turmoil; Here's Why

"What we're seeing is more a lack of large sellers rather than a plethora of large buyers," one value investor said, explaining bitcoin's ongoing range play amid renewed traditional market swoon.

Bitcoin's holding steady as traditional markets melt in the wake of a hawkish Federal Reserve. (mayidefei/Pixabay)