Inflation


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Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?

Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.

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La Reserva Federal acelera la retirada de estímulos y el Bitcoin se dispara

La Reserva Federal reducirá sus compras de BOND en 30.000 millones de dólares cada mes hasta finalizarlas a principios del próximo año, duplicando el ritmo actual de retiro de 15.000 millones de dólares cada mes.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a press conference. (Federal Reserve, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin’s Decline Suggests Fed’s Hawkish Policy Shift Is Priced In

Bitcoin appears to have digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's impending hawkish, or anti-inflation, policy adjustment with a significant decline in recent weeks. Analysts said the cryptocurrency could see a relief rally after the Fed decision, due later Wednesday. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Fed Sees 3 Rate Hikes Next Year, Will Accelerate Bond-Buying Taper

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would see three interest rate hikes in 2022 and accelerate the pace of its tapering of bond purchases to combat inflation. CoinDesk’s Director of Professional Content, Galen Moore, discusses the potential impact of the Fed announcement as possible headwinds for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets.

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Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting

Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.

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Bitcoin supera los $47.000 a la espera de una reunión de la Reserva Federal

Los inversores cripto parecen estar optando por eliminar el riesgo, ya que se espera que la Reserva Federal acelere la retirada de su estímulo monetario ante el rápido aumento de la inflación.

Gráfico de precios de 7 días (CoinDesk)

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US Inflation Jumps to Highest Point Since 1982

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items rose 6.8% in the 12 months through November, the highest since May 1982, when it was 6.9%.

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What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?

Bitcoin's price has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $46K-$53K range. What's behind the movements? "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including Evergrande's collapse and rising inflation. Plus, a review of CoinDesk's Top 10 Most Influential 2021 list, with the spotlight on the Taproot developers.

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¿Por qué cae el precio de Bitcoin si es una «cobertura contra la inflación»?

Algún día, la oferta fija de la moneda naranja podría convertirla en un activo refugio. Hoy no es ese día.

Monedas. (Adam Gault/Getty Images)