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Moody’s Expect U.S. Banks To Deteriorate, Boon For Bitcoin?

[Mar 14, 2023 4:00 PM] Moody’s Investor Service, better known as Moody’s, has revised its view on the entire U.S. banking system from “stable” to “negative.” They cite rapid deterioration in the operating environment following the bank…

The US Fed is Sitting On A $1.2 Trillion Loss On Its Bond Portfolio

[Mar 14, 2023 11:00 AM] The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) is sitting on a $1.2 trillion loss on its $8.3 trillion bond portfolio. Is The FED Failing? Out of their bond portfolio, the United States central bank is losing money by paying commercial banks via reverse…

Bitcoin Bulls Gain Strength, But Is The Fed Really Forced To Pivot?

[Mar 13, 2023 8:45 AM] According to a tweet today from Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are poised for a new bull run in the face of the brewing banking crisis. But there are some question marks behind the assertion. Will the Fed…

USDC Stablecoin Nears Parity With USD After Fed’s Bailout Announcement

[Mar 12, 2023 8:30 PM] The stablecoin USDC has nearly regained parity with the U.S. dollar after rising just above $0.99 on March 12, 2023, at 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The stablecoin jumped back to the $0.99 range after the U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would bail out…

US Fed announces $25B in funding to backstop banks

[Mar 12, 2023 5:02 PM] The Federal Reserve established a funding program for banks, making $25 billion available to eligible firms in a bid to avoid further banking liquidity issues.

US Fed to create new crypto team amid concerns about unregulated stablecoins

[Mar 9, 2023 11:15 PM] The Fed’s vice chair for supervision said that the central bank does not want to curb innovation but ensure that regulations protect households and the financial system.

Steve Forbes Says the Fed Is ‘Inflicting Unnecessary Pain’ With Interest Rate Hikes

[Mar 9, 2023 9:30 PM] Media mogul Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media, has warned that the Federal Reserve is “inflicting unnecessary pain” on the U.S. economy with its interest rate hikes after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is prepared to raise…

Fed Chair Powell Provides Update on US Central Bank Digital Currency

[Mar 9, 2023 7:30 PM] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update on the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work in a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee. While stating that the Fed is “making progress on…

Bitcoin bulls’ desire for a trend reversal could be obliterated by this week’s $565M options expiry

[Mar 8, 2023 1:24 PM] Significant headwinds continue to batter BTC price, and this week's options expiry is unlikely to provide any relief.

Fed signals a sharp rate hike in March due to inflation — Here's how Bitcoin traders can prepare

[Mar 8, 2023 12:01 PM] The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to roll out a fresh interest rate hike on March 22, and options traders could use this risk-averse strategy to generate profits.

Ethereum price action and derivatives data confirm bears are currently in control

[Mar 7, 2023 3:00 PM] Investors are unwilling to add long positions, as the Shanghai fork is expected to unlock a significant amount of ETH over a short period.

Silvergate Solvency In Question As Crypto Banking Troubles Brew

[Mar 7, 2023 2:00 AM] Silvergate clients flee as stock price plummets and regulatory questions mount across the industry. Options for crypto banking partners are dwindling.The article below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine's…

Fed President Warns of ‘Disastrous Results’ if the Fed Loosens Policy Prematurely — Says ‘Inflation Remains Too High’

[Mar 1, 2023 10:00 PM] Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s president has warned of disastrous economic consequences similar to those seen during the financial crisis of the 1970s if the Fed loosens its policy prematurely. Noting that “inflation remains too…

Bitcoin price searches for direction ahead of this week’s $710M BTC options expiry

[Mar 1, 2023 1:40 PM] BTC’s recent price swings are the result of regulatory pressure and the Federal Reserve’s stance on U.S. inflation.

Bitcoin bulls remain in charge even in the face of increasing regulatory FUD

[Feb 27, 2023 2:30 PM] BTC’s correction to $22,750 followed negative remarks from financial regulators, but key Bitcoin price metrics show bulls remain optimistic.

US Regulators and Federal Reserve Issue Joint Warning About Crypto Liquidity Risks

[Feb 24, 2023 8:00 PM] U.S. regulators and the Federal Reserve have issued a joint warning about key liquidity risks associated with crypto assets. However, the regulators clarified that banks “are neither prohibited nor discouraged from providing banking services…

Bitcoin price continues to fall, but derivatives data hints at a short-term rally to $25K

[Feb 24, 2023 6:00 AM] This week regulators joined hands to highlight the crypto sector’s inherent risk, but pro traders fought back by adding leverage to their long positions.

US Federal Reserve denies Custodia Bank's request for Fed supervision

[Feb 23, 2023 5:10 PM] The Federal Reserve Board has denied the request from crypto-focused Custodia Bank to reconsider its membership to the Federal Reserve System.

Bitcoin bears attempt to pin BTC price under $23K ahead of this month’s options expiry

[Feb 23, 2023 1:11 PM] $1.9 billion in BTC options are set to expire on Feb. 24, and bulls are well positioned to profit despite the Federal Reserve's intention to cool off the U.S. economy.

This CBDC Act Will Prevent The US Government From Surveilling Citizens’ Finances

[Feb 22, 2023 2:30 PM] Tom Emmer, the House Majority Whip serving as the representative for Minnesota’s 6th congressional district for the last seven years, is introducing the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act to prevent the…

Bitcoin bulls ignore the recent regulatory FUD by aiming to flip $25K to support

[Feb 20, 2023 1:30 PM] Bitcoin's upward momentum could continue according to Asian stablecoin demand and the BTC futures premium.

Galaxy Digital CEO ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Bitcoin hit $30K this quarter

[Feb 15, 2023 9:48 PM] Recent positive Bitcoin price action has been linked to a slowdown of U.S. inflation, Mike Novogratz thinks the price rally could sustain until the end of March.

Federal Reserve Officials Say More Interest Rate Hikes Are Needed to Curb Inflation

[Feb 9, 2023 7:00 PM] Several Federal Reserve governors and presidents say that more interest rate hikes are needed to curb inflation. “We are not done yet with raising interest rates,” Fed Governor Lisa Cook said. “We need to raise rates aggressively…

Bitcoin bulls stumble at $23.4K as Fed's 'disinflation' sparks BTC price rally

[Feb 8, 2023 3:42 AM] Bitcoin price action returns to tackle familiar resistance, with bulls so far failing to make fresh inroads toward $25,000.

Is BTC price about to retest $20K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

[Feb 6, 2023 2:39 AM] Bitcoin looks like it is treading on thin ice as February fails to match the gains of last month.

Bitcoin pro traders warm up the $24K level, suggesting that the current BTC rally has legs

[Feb 2, 2023 3:20 PM] The Fed’s interest hike matched the market consensus and weak employment data boosted investors’ appetite for risk assets, but BTC traders should still exercise caution.

FED To Put Off Interest Rate Hikes, Bitcoin Rallies: Here’s Why

[Feb 1, 2023 3:26 PM] Bitcoin is shaking off sellers of January 30, price action on late February 1 shows. The FED Raises Interest Rates The spark in BTC demand is because of Federal Reserve (FED) Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on the general economy and the central…

Why It Could Be Disastrous For Crypto If The Fed Raises Interest Rates By 50 BPS

[Jan 31, 2023 5:00 PM] The crypto and legacy markets could see a spike in volatility in a few hours. Jeremy Siegel, the Wharton School of Business Professor, told CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ that “it will be a disaster” if the United…

Bitcoin aims for $25K as institutional demand increases and economic data soothes investor fears

[Jan 30, 2023 1:42 PM] Strong corporate earnings and investors’ anticipation of a Federal Reserve pivot are helping to cement the case for risk assets like Bitcoin.

Crypto Bank Custodia Denied Membership in US Federal Reserve System

[Jan 29, 2023 5:30 AM] The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has rejected the attempt of Custodia Bank to become member of the Federal Reserve System. According to the decision announced Friday, the application submitted by the digital asset bank is inconsistent with legal…