Bitcoin price struggles as bears overtake bulls in futures markets
Bitcoin must hold above the $50,000 mark until the Sept. 18 Federal Reserve meeting to avoid more downside. Go to Source
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Calm Markets: Stocks, Crypto, and Gold Show Little Movement Post CPI
The latest consumer price index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation cooled to 2.5% in August, marking the slowest rate since 2021. Meanwhile, core CPI, which strips out the fluctuating food and energy sectors, posted a 0.3% increase for the month. Stocks, Bitcoin, and Gold Unmoved by CPI Data On … Read more
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve testing. This bill reflects strong opposition to CBDCs and emphasizes … Read more
Crypto ownership isn’t rising with recent market growth, Fed survey claims
Crypto ownership has not significantly risen even with the bear market over, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute. Go to Source
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin rally after closing short position
Bitcoin could start its rally next week, on a potential liquidity injection in the world’s largest economy. Go to Source
Fed Report Explores How Crypto Price Changes Affect Ownership
A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute found that cryptocurrency ownership declined during market downturns, despite price increases in bitcoin. Data from multiple surveys showed that crypto interest and ownership did not rise, even as prices surged. The report suggests further research into consumer behavior in response to market fluctuations … Read more
Rising Yield Curve and Jobs Miss Add to Economic Jitters, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide
Equities kicked off Friday on a quiet note, with little movement as the latest U.S. labor market report unveiled a softer-than-anticipated addition of 142,000 jobs for August. The data only adds to growing recession concerns, layering on top of several earlier signs hinting at an economic slowdown. Meanwhile, the 10-2 year Treasury yield spread has … Read more
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Slip to $50,000 — Altcoins Could Dive ‘Into the Gutter’
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook, expecting future monetary easing to benefit crypto. Arthur … Read more
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance oversight. Cease and Desist Order for United Texas Bank … Read more
Arthur Hayes explains why Fed rate cuts aren’t helping Bitcoin
The flow of money has gone from treasury bills into higher-yielding reverse repos, according to the former BitMEX boss. Go to Source
