CME
Chances of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 47%
The odds for the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark fed funds rate by 50 basis points are on the rise, according to CME FedWatch. This comes after an article from the Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos, nicknamed "Nikileaks" for his excellent sources inside the Fed, suggested that the size of the rate cut was still up for debate. CoinDesk's Benjamin Schiller presents the "Chart of the Day."
XRP Surges 15% on the Back of Triangle Pattern
XRP surged more than 15% in the past 24 hours, extending the token’s seven-day gains to around 40%, making it the best-performing major, despite favorable regulatory developments for ether and demand for meme coins. Gains in the token started last week as traditional futures powerhouses CME and CF Benchmarks announced the debut of indices and reference rates for XRP. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict; CME's Plan for Spot Bitcoin Trading
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev filed an appeal after being found guilty of money laundering. Plus, CME plans to offer spot bitcoin trading to clients, according to a report from the Financial Times. And, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) weighs in on next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the crypto industry.
CME Is Now the Second-Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange: Coinglass
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is now the second-largest bitcoin futures exchange, with only Binance holding a greater market share, according to data from Coinglass. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss, as some observers believe that the recent rally in the crypto market is institutionally led.
U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill; CME to Add New Crypto Offerings
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee published a draft version of a potential landmark stablecoin bill, with proposals including a moratorium on stablecoins backed by other cryptocurrencies and a request to study a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Separately, derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures options contracts.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Runs Hot; Outlook for Bitcoin Futures on CME
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%. Separately, three-month bitcoin futures listed on the CME, which is widely considered a proxy for institutional activity, are trading at an annualized premium of around 8.7% to the underlying reference index. The equivalent premium on offshore exchanges, mainly Binance, has jumped to 6.3%, the highest since January 2022.
