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Fed Seen Holding Rates Steady, but Policy Statement and Press Conference Will Be Key for Bitcoin
Signs that the U.S. central bank might refrain from further rate hikes this cycle could lead to a new breakout in bitcoin prices.

Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears; XRP Jumps 6% as SEC Drops Charges
The New York Attorney General filed early Thursday a lawsuit against Genesis, Gemini and DCG for allegedly defrauding investors of $1 billion.

Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus as Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause
The 2019 playbook offers a bullish view for bitcoin as Fed officials signal pause in the rate hike cycle.

Fed Report: Silvergate Bank Got Fatally Ensnared in Crypto While Examiners Shrugged
The Federal Reserve's inspector general studied the bank’s collapse and concluded the Fed’s examiners failed to quickly flag its problems and managers were “ineffective.”

Economist Says We're Entering 'Chilly Crypto Spring' as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held monetary policy steady as anticipated, leaving the range for its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% to 5.50%. OANDA senior market analyst for the Americas Edward Moya, along with "Crypto is Macro Now" economist and the new host of CoinDesk's "Markets Daily" podcast, Noelle Acheson, discuss the latest Fed decision and what it means for the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $26.9K on Hawkish Remarks by Federal Reserve's Powell
The Wednesday pause in rate hikes had been overwhelmingly expected by market participants, but Fed members now see much higher interest rates for next year than previously projected.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Has Alleged Dispute Over $200K FTX Salary; Crypto Markets Await Key Fed Decision
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, as some crypto traders say low volatility will likely continue after Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision. Stanford University will reportedly return "gifts" it received from FTX. Court filings reveal alleged interactions between FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his parents. And, a look at South Korean's digital asset holdings abroad.

Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $27K as Fed Decision Will Be 'Fairly Boring': Hashnote CEO
Many crypto traders anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve to stick to its data-dependent stance at the upcoming FOMC meeting, offering little surprises to the market. Hashnote CEO Leo Mizuhara discusses what to expect from the upcoming interest rate decision on Wednesday and its potential impact on the crypto markets. "We're in for something fairly boring," Mizuhara said.

Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision
The Fed will announce its rate decision on Wednesday at 14:00 ET. The way bitcoin options are priced suggests the cryptocurrency may not move more than 3% by Friday.

Bitcoin Hangs on Just Above $27K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The Fed on Wednesday is widely expected to hold rates steady, but investors will monitor new economic projections and Chairman Powell's press conference for clues about the direction of future policy.
