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Bitcoin Up as Inflation Cools More Than Expected in November

The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.1% in November, slowing more than expected from October’s 0.4% pace, in a sign of progress in the Federal Reserve's campaign to bring down soaring inflation. Bitcoin climbed higher near $18,000 after the news. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski shares her crypto markets analysis and outlook.

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Bitcoin Hovers Around $17K Ahead of Inflation Data, Fed Meeting

Bitcoin trading steady over $17,000 with the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report to be released Tuesday and the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision Wednesday. Bitcoin's implied volatility has also declined in recent weeks, Fundstrat noted. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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He Who Should Not Have an Impact on Crypto

Crypto aspires to function without monetary oversight, but this year the U.S. Federal Reserve’s chair proved how far from reality this goal is at a time of high interest rates. That’s why, once again, Jerome Powell is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.

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Bitcoin Lags as Unwinding of 'Fed Trade' Lifts US Stocks Above 200-Day Average

Bitcoin trades at a significant discount to its 200-day average as popular macro trades of 2002 unwind, leading to risk revival in traditional markets.

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No ‘Brake’ for the Fed

Data shows that prices may not ease as quickly as expected. That may mean the Federal Reserve won’t back off from raising interest rates anytime soon. Higher rates tend to weigh on risky assets like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Slips as US Economy Added a Strong 263K Jobs in November

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.

Traders de bitcoin permanecen atentos a los informes de empleo de noviembre. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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November Jobs Report Due Friday as the Fed's Powell Confirms Slower Pace of Rate Hikes

The employment report for November is expected to show a sizable slowdown in hiring, but the labor market remains too tight, according to the central bank chair.

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Bitcoin Crosses $17K for First Time in 2 Weeks

Umee founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses his outlook for bitcoin as the cryptocurrency climbs above $17,000 for the first time in two weeks and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says interest rate hikes are likely coming in December.

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Rate Hikes Might Slow Beginning December, Says Fed Chair Powell; Casa to Add Ethereum Support

The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates by another 50 basis points in December, Fed Chair Jerome Powell implied Wednesday. Popular Bitcoin self-custody firm Casa is adding Ethereum support to its platform. Messaging app Telegram has sold $50 million in usernames in less than a month through its blockchain-based auction platform, Fragment.

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