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Bitcoin ETFs Got BTC Surging, but Tumbling Interest Rates Have Helped, Too

The abrupt recent turn in expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy has helped asset prices across the board.

Lower rates may be behind bitcoin's big move (© Eugene Mymrin)

Markets

Bitcoin Pushes Above $37.7K on Dovish Comments From Fed's Waller

The typically hawkish Fed governor said rate cuts could be on the agenda if inflation continues to decline.

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

Markets

Fed Likely to Be Most Dovish Central Bank in 2024, Research Shows

Traders expect the Fed to cut rates by 100 basis points next year, weakening the dollar and incentivizing risk-taking in crypto and traditional markets.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Fed Minutes Release May Be a Non-Event for Bitcoin

The minutes of the Nov. 1 Fed meeting may be outdated, given the post-meeting softness in economic data and resulting expectations for renewed interest-rate cuts in 2024.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing 'Will Get Approved,' Mark Yusko Predicts

The crypto market has bounced back this year, with bitcoin (BTC) doubling in value amid spot ETF excitement and dovish Federal Reserve expectations. Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO and CIO Mark Yusko discusses the potential factors driving the crypto rally and the impact of stablecoins. Plus, why he thinks BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF application will be approved.

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Policy

U.S. CBDC Is Unlikely in the Near Term: Bank of America

The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. CPI Unexpectedly Flat in October; Bitcoin Adds Nearly 1%

In addition to the headline inflation beat, core CPI declined last month.

(Getty Images)

Policy

U.S. Federal Reserve's Barr Holds Line on Central Bank Needing Stablecoin Powers

Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation.

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Markets Update as Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged

The price of bitcoin (BTC) nearly reached $36,000 in the last 24-hours. This comes as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a second straight time. Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford, along with NewEdge Wealth Senior Portfolio Strategist Ben Emons, join "First Mover" to discuss the central bank's latest actions and the potential impact on the crypto markets. 

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Markets

Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged; Bitcoin Flat at $34.5K

Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30, 2022. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)