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Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation — Arthur Hayes

[today 6:22 AM] The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris. 

Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Price ‘About to Explode’ as Fed Cuts Rates

[today 12:30 AM] Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki believes that bitcoin’s price is “about to explode” as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. He predicted that as interest rates drop, investors should abandon “fake…

Peter Schiff Warns Fed’s Rate Cut Spells Economic Disaster — ‘It’s Game Over for the Fed’

[yesterday 11:30 PM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising…

Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate by 50bps in First Cut Since 2020

[yesterday 6:03 PM] On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to…

Arthur Hayes predicts short-term market crash on rate cuts: Token2049

[yesterday 9:25 AM] BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed significant holdings in Ether, Ethena and Pendle, expressing confidence about the next ETH bull market.

Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss

[yesterday 6:01 AM] If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann.

Peter Schiff: Fed Is About to Make Major Policy Mistake That Will Crush US Dollar, Reignite Inflation

[Sep 17 12:30 AM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a strong warning that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of repeating its past policy errors. He explained that the Fed’s anticipated actions, particularly interest rate cuts, “will be…

Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession

[Sep 16 3:30 AM] Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues…

JPMorgan CEO Warns of Recession Threat, Higher Inflation, Stagflation

[Sep 16 12:30 AM] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns about stagflation despite signs of easing inflation. Dimon highlighted ongoing risks such as rising deficits and government spending that could pressure inflation. The JPMorgan executive warned…

Elon Musk Warns US Laws and Regulations Will Worsen Every Year Without Major Reform

[Sep 13 2:30 AM] Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed…

Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?

[Sep 12 1:17 PM] Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%.

Does Bitcoin’s negative funding rate signal that bears are in total control?

[Sep 11 8:28 PM] Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate shows lack of confidence from bulls, but options markets are displaying resilience.

Bitcoin Tumbles Following Higher Than Anticipated US Core Inflation Data

[Sep 11 4:09 PM] The higher-than-anticipated US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading was followed by a decline in Bitcoin (BTC) price as it tumbled almost 1.5% to $56,168 at press time. US Headline CPI Matches Forecast, Core CPI Exceeds It US headline CPI, the…

Calm Markets: Stocks, Crypto, and Gold Show Little Movement Post CPI

[Sep 11 2:10 PM] 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…

U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated

[Sep 11 12:42 PM] Prior to this report, the Fed was widely expected to trim its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points at its policy meeting next week.

Bitcoin price shows strength above its recent lows — Here is why

[Sep 9 7:07 PM] A stock market recovery, investors' anticipation of upcoming US inflation data and risks to the US dollar dominance are fuelling Bitcoin’s recent price gains.

Crypto products post $726M outflows amid rate cut uncertainty

[Sep 9 1:13 PM] CoinShares expects that a 50 basis point cut is more likely if inflation comes in below expectations in the upcoming inflation report on Sept. 10.

UBS: European Real Estate Markets Enter New Cycle

[Sep 8 2:30 AM] UBS reported on Thursday that European real estate markets appear to be entering a new investment cycle, with key indicators pointing to stabilization. “A new cycle starts,” the report said, as investment volumes show signs of bottoming…

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve

[Sep 7 8:35 PM] Maria Corina Machado, head of the political coalition that contests the victory of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, has proposed establishing a bitcoin reserve for the country. Machado stated that bitcoin represented a lifeline for many Venezuelans…

Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility

[Sep 7 7:05 PM] In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day…

US companies forecast to buy $10.3B in Bitcoin over next 18 months — Report

[Sep 6 6:12 PM] The report claimed, a cash treasury “supplemented with a 3% allocation to Bitcoin” would have shielded companies from inflation since 2020.

Elon Musk Can’t Wait to Reform US Government Spending and Regulations

[Sep 4 12:30 AM] Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his eagerness to tackle excessive waste and regulations in the U.S. government, responding to a report that former President Trump is considering him for a role in auditing federal agencies. Musk emphasized the…

Arthur Hayes explains why Fed rate cuts aren’t helping Bitcoin

[Sep 3 5:38 AM] The flow of money has gone from treasury bills into higher-yielding reverse repos, according to the former BitMEX boss. 

​​​​Trump’s platform favors crypto, but what about his inflationary policies?

[Sep 2 10:00 PM] Crypto single-issue voters back Trump in pursuit of deregulating the US crypto industry and probably boosting their wallets, but do they grasp the broader economic policies at stake?

Crypto products hit with $305M outflow amid strong US economic data

[Sep 2 11:00 AM] CoinShares expects that crypto investment products will become “increasingly sensitive” to interest rate expectations in September.

Government Overspending Puts US in the ‘Fast Lane to Bankruptcy,’ According to Elon Musk

[Sep 2 2:30 AM] In recent times, Elon Musk, the owner of X and the CEO and product architect at Tesla, Inc., has been voicing his concerns about inflation. This discussion became especially prominent after he interviewed former U.S. President Donald Trump. Just…

Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports

[Sep 2 1:30 AM] The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military…

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom as Central Banks Cut Interest Rates

[Sep 1 12:30 AM] Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the…

Bitso Report Shows Argentines Leading Stablecoin Adoption in Latam

[Aug 30 10:10 PM] A recent report by Bitso, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America, found that Argentines were especially inclined to use and purchase stablecoins over other cryptocurrencies. Six out of every ten cryptocurrency purchases in Argentina…

Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Crisis and Economic Collapse

[Aug 25 12:30 AM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff…