Fitch downgraded the US credit rating due to its government debt and potential challenges in handling its fiscal responsibilities. Will Bitcoin price benefit from this decision?
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Crypto markets bounced and sentiment improved, but retail has yet to FOMO
The total crypto market capitalization is rising toward $1.25 trillion, but an assortment of metrics show retail and institutions are not ready to “ape.”
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Fitch Ratings Downgrades El Salvador Deeper Into Junk Status Citing Bitcoin Risks
One of the largest rating agencies in the U.S., Fitch Ratings, has downgraded El Salvador’s long-term default rating deeper into junk status, citing risks from adopting bitcoin as legal tender as a key reason. “The adoption of bitcoin as legal tender has added uncertainty about the potential for an IMF program that would unlock financing […]Powered by WPeMatico
Fitch lowers El Salvador’s rating due to Bitcoin adoption
“Policy unpredictability” and “adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender” are part of the reasons why the country received a downgrade from Fitch.
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Fitch says proposed Russia crypto ban eases risks but curbs innovation
Russia’s retail cryptocurrency operations currently stand at about $5 billion per year.
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Big Three Credit Agency Fitch Says Stablecoin Growth Could Be ‘Disruptive’ to Securities Markets
American credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, one of the ‘Big Three’ credit rating agencies, has published a report that says stablecoin growth could affect securities and commercial paper (CP) markets. The agency says stablecoins could be “disruptive” and “stablecoin-related turbulence” could “transmit shocks” to other markets. Fitch Ratings: ‘Stablecoins Could Be Disruptive for CP Markets’ […]Powered by WPeMatico
Stablecoin growth could affect credit markets, rating agency warns
Fitch notes potential asset contagion risks posed by stablecoins could lead to tighter regulations for the industry.
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As Bitcoin Futures Volumes Increase Credit Agencies Look to Downgrade Dealers
This past April, news.Bitcoin.com reported on the Bitcoin futures markets offered by the two derivatives giants Cboe and CME Group and how contract volumes were steadily rising. This month, while BTC-spot prices slide to significant lows, both futures products from these two companies are still seeing increased demand for contracts. Also Read: A New Cryptocurrency Radio […]
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