U.S. federal reserve
What Fed's July Meeting Minutes Mean For Crypto
The U.S. Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes released Wednesday suggest interest rate hikes are likely to continue until inflation comes down significantly. The Bitcoin Layer Founder Nik Bhatia discusses what rising inflation means for risk-on assets, crypto miners, and the broader markets. Plus, his outlook for bitcoin (BTC)'s price movement.
Federal Reserve Opens Pathway For Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The U.S. Federal Reserve is publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions to access its “master accounts,” something these firms need to participate in the global payment system. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and potential outcomes.
Bitcoin Closed July Above $23K, Best Month Since October
Bitcoin climbed nearly 20% in July and closed above $23,000, recording its best month since October even as fresh U.S. economic data showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose to a new 40-year high in June.
Bitcoin Spikes Above $22K as Fed Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points Again
Bitcoin (BTC) climbing above $22,000 Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a second consecutive 75 basis-point rate hike. Marketgauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider and Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro join "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what the decision means for the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Snaps 5-Day Losing Streak; More Hawkish Fed Policy Ahead?
Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh discusses his crypto markets outlook as investors react to hotter-than-expected inflation data signaling more aggressive Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening. Plus, his take on the implosion of crypto lender Celsius.
Fed Chair Powell to Speak Before Senate Committee Tomorrow
Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy & regulation, joins First Mover to discuss what he's watching in Washington, D.C. this week, including tomorrow's Senate appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Plus, the latest developments regarding Celsius Network.
Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation
On the heels of President Biden's meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an "aggressive approach" to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry. Plus, his bear market strategy and thoughts on Terra's implosion.
Bitcoin’s Outlook for Next Week
As investors await the May job report and the U.S. Federal Reserve begins quantitative tightening next week, “All About Bitcoin” discusses bitcoin’s possible outcomes for the week ahead and why we could see volatile conditions. Plus, bitcoin’s correlation with ether.
Circle Asks US Fed Not to Step on Its Toes by Launching a Digital Dollar
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is arguing the U.S. Federal Reserve should pass on launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) because the public is already served well by private-sector tokens. Meanwhile, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said CBDCs could coexist with stablecoins. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of stablecoins and CBDCs as they continue to collide.
Wall Street: Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks
As the U.S. Federal Reserve considers launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Wall Street bankers are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers of doing so. “The Hash” team discusses the utility of CBDCs and their privacy implications amid a global race to digital money.
