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Crypto Market Faces Volatility Amid Central Bank Policy Shifts
The crypto market experiences volatility due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and Bank of Japan's anticipated rate hikes, impacting global liquidity and risk asset pricing.
Sei Labs Research Argues Stablecoins Turn Fed Into Global Retail Bank
New Sei Labs paper models how dollar-pegged stablecoins export U.S. monetary policy worldwide, creating an 'impossible quartet' for central banks.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $219M as Fed Hawkish Pause Triggers $405M Reversal
CoinShares reports $230M weekly digital asset inflows, but post-FOMC meeting saw $405M in outflows as markets digest Fed's hawkish stance on rates.
Kevin Warsh Faces Scrutiny Over Fed Chair Nomination Amid Crypto Ties
Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed Chair, faces criticism over potential conflicts of interest, including crypto investments, and doubts about Fed independence.
ARK Invest CEO: Crypto Assets Will See Huge Turn
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts 2% inflation. Due to diminishing money supply, Wood expects inflation to go below this level and potentially into negative territory. The business recently sold its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares and bought 320,000 Coinbase shares for $17.6 million.
Bank of Japan Testing Digital Yen CBDC
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has just announced that it will begin experimenting with a Digital Yen, its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to test its technical application and feasibility.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Bitcoin Responds with Significant Fluctuations
Federal Reserve officials has agreed to keep interest rates unchanged following 10 consecutive hikes. However, the Federal Reserve hinted that they may consider a rate hike next month if the economy and inflation don't show further signs of cooling down.
US Representative Tom Emmer Introduces Legislation to Limit Fed
Representative Tom Emmer presented the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" to encourage financial privacy and CBDC transparency.
The Fed Rejects Custodia Bank's Membership Application
The Fed rejected cryptocurrency-focused Custodia Bank membership again, citing "sound banking operations."
Bitcoin Climbs to $40K Despite Fed’s Interest Rate Hike, Is Sell The Rumor Buy The News Playing Out?
Despite the Federal Reserve (the Fed) increasing interest rates by half a point (0.5%), Bitcoin soared by 6% to reach $40,002.
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates since 2018: Implications for Crypto
The United States Federal Reserve has raised its interest rates by 25 basis points, the first time in about three years it will be making such a move since Dec. 2018. The implications for crypto is considered.
Federal Reserve's Bowman Discusses Digital Currency Innovations Amid CBDC Debate
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, in a discussion at Harvard Law School, explored the evolving digital payment landscape, touching on CBDC, stablecoins, and the necessity for a robust regulatory framework. While recognizing the potential of digital assets, she emphasized a cautious approach, underscoring the importance of continued research and international collaboration to navigate the digital transformation responsibly.