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Czech Central Bank Marks First-Ever Digital-Asset Purchase With $1M Crypto Trial

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Central-bank momentum toward tokenized finance is accelerating as a new pilot signals rising institutional commitment to blockchain infrastructure, hinting at major shifts in settlement, custody and market design without revealing the full scope of future adoption. Central Bank Unveils Controlled Digital-Asset Pilot Escalating interest in blockchain experiments is pushing central banks to test tokenized instruments … Read more

Fed Officials Split as Markets Price in December Rate Cut

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The Federal Reserve’s December policy decision is shaping up as a battle between officials worried about inflation’s persistence and those focused on weakening employment and demand. Traders Bet on Rate Cut Despite Fed’s Growing Divide Over Inflation According to the CME Fedwatch Tool, traders now assign a 65.4% probability that the central bank will lower … Read more

Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Fed’s QE Pivot Risks Fueling Bubble-Level Euphoria

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says the Federal Reserve’s latest pivot toward easy money looks less like crisis management and more like a dangerous encore—stimulating an already bubbly market rather than saving a sinking one. Ray Dalio Sounds the Alarm: QE Is Back, and It’s Not What You Think Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and … Read more

Digital Euro Countdown Begins as ECB Official Eyes Mid-2029 Launch

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Europe is racing toward a historic financial shift as the digital euro accelerates, setting the stage for disruption of global payments and banking. ECB Eyes Mid-2029 Launch as Digital Euro Gains Political Momentum Policymakers in Europe are accelerating discussions on a central bank digital currency as momentum gathers behind the long-running digital euro project. Expectations … Read more

Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut as Futures and Prediction Markets Show Near-Certain Trim

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According to the CME Fedwatch tool and prediction markets, traders are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim rates tomorrow when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathers. On top of that, Stephen Miran, a key economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, snagged Senate confirmation on Sept. 15, 2025, to join the Federal Reserve’s … Read more

DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Allegations

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The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud tied to multiple properties, according to several reports and people familiar with the matter. Justice Department Investigates Fed’s Lisa Cook; Mortgage Filings Under Review The inquiry centers on whether Cook misrepresented occupancy status or other information … Read more

Malaysia Central Bank Paper Sparks Debate by Naming XRP and BTC as Monetary Alternatives

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A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia has identified XRP and bitcoin as potential alternatives to traditional monetary and payment systems. Digital Assets Could Replace Bank Deposits A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia (CBM) has identified XRP alongside bitcoin ( BTC) as potential “alternatives to the current monetary … Read more

Pierre Poilievre Reaffirms Stance Against Canadian CBDC

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Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre once again slammed plans by the Bank of Canada to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a video published Sunday where the 46-year-old politician can be seen answering questions from constituents in an intimate setting. In the video, a local farmer expresses concerns over the implementation of … Read more

Prediction Markets and CME Fedwatch Data Place Sky-High Odds on Fed Rate Cut for September

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Amid the pressure President Trump has been piling on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, traders are now leaning heavily toward the idea of a small rate trim. CME’s Fedwatch data shows an 85.7% probability that a quarter-point cut is on the horizon, making it the clear favorite in the market’s playbook. Kalshi, Polymarket, and Wall … Read more

Sberbank Proposes Russian Crypto Custody Services

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Russia’s largest lender, the state-run Sberbank, revealed Thursday that it plans to launch custody services for Russian crypto holdings, according to Reuters. With this step, Sberbank aims to claim a pivotal position in the country’s shifting digital asset space. Sberbank Responds to Foreign Custody ‘Risk’ in Russia According to a Reuters report, the announcement follows … Read more