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S&P Downgrades 5 Regional US Banks Amid Challenging Banking Environment 

[Aug 23, 2023 11:30 PM] On Monday, S&P Global Ratings slashed ratings for five U.S. regional banks, pointing to the strenuous operating atmosphere plaguing the sector since the year’s outset. The impacted banks include Associated Banc Corp., Comerica Inc…

Bitcoin price breaks from range with drop below $28K, and options tilt toward BTC bears

[Aug 17, 2023 12:45 PM] About $570 million in weekly BTC options expire on Friday, and the recent macro and crypto news events have further tilted the advantage to bearish traders.

Is Bitcoin’s record-low volatility and decline in short-term holders a bull market signal?

[Aug 15, 2023 11:02 AM] Traders believe that Bitcoin’s low volatility is a bull market signal, but their bias could be preventing them from acknowledging potentially negative macro outcomes.

Fed rate pause triggers traders’ pivot to stocks — Will Bitcoin catch up?

[Jun 19, 2023 12:23 PM] U.S. stock markets hit year-to-date highs, the Fed paused rate hikes, and Binance.US and the SEC reached an agreement, but data shows Bitcoin bulls remain somewhat skittish.

China’s Credit Agency Downgrades US Credit Rating Over Debt-Ceiling Standoff and Looming Default

[May 27, 2023 12:00 PM] China’s oldest credit rating agency, Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI), made headlines this week by downgrading the United States’ credit rating. The agency lowered the rating from AAAg to AAg+ and attributed this decision to…

Are Cryptocurrencies an Inflation Hedge? Theoretically Yes, Factually No Says S&P

[May 10, 2023 2:46 AM] Some argue that crypto assets could be in demand in a high-interest rates/high inflation environment because they could serve as a store of value, however crypto's track record is too short to prove this, S&P said.

Digital Asset Will Start Global Blockchain Network With Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and Others

[May 9, 2023 2:00 AM] Financial technology company Digital Asset has announced it will be launching a privacy-enabled interoperable blockchain network designed for institutional assets to provide a decentralized infrastructure, it announced Tuesday.

S&P Global, Coinbase Back $6M Fundraise for Crypto Firm Credora

[Apr 25, 2023 8:55 AM] The startup provides technological infrastructure for institutional credit across centralized and decentralized finance.

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Nasdaq-SPX Ratio Muddies Safe-Haven Narrative

[Apr 6, 2023 3:53 AM] Bitcoin continues to move in lockstep with the Nasdaq to S&P 500 ratio. The positive correlation suggests bitcoin is still a risk asset.

Silicon Valley Bank Faces Financial Woes as Stock Is Halted, Sells $21 Billion Bond Portfolio at a $1.8 Billion Loss

[Mar 10, 2023 8:28 AM] On March 10, 2023, market observers are discussing the troubles Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) faces, as the firm’s stock slid more than 60% in the last 24 hours. SVB was forced to sell a $21 billion bond portfolio at a $1.8 billion loss. CEO Greg…