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Why a 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Be Bad for Bitcoin
The U.S. jobs report from last Friday seems to have set the stage for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates but 10x Research warns that the supposedly bullish liquidity easing cycle may not be great for crypto if the Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

A 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Raise Alarm for Bitcoin, 10X Research Warns
The Fed is expected to begin its much-anticipating rate-cutting cycle from next week.

Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points
The U.S. central bank has indicated it will begin cutting the fed funds rate at its mid-September meeting, but the size and speed of the easing cycle is up for debate.

Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts
Bitfinex suggested bitcoin could fall to as low as $40,000 in a bearish scenario.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Time Has Come for Policy to Adjust
Bitcoin rose in the immediate aftermath of his remarks at the Fed's Jackson Hole conference.

Why Real Fed Funds Rate Increased in 2024
The narrative that calls for a more aggressive interest rate cut has gained speed since the major crypto sell-off on Aug. 5th. According to data analytics firm Kaiko, the real Fed funds rate, which is adjusted for the Producer Price Index, has moderately increased over the past year despite the Federal Reserve’s decisions to keep the nominal rates steady. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
Customers Bank has agreed to tackle the regulator's concerns that it's strayed from proper compliance with its digital assets clients.

Bitcoin Trading Sideways Is the 'Best Thing' for Long-Term Holders: eToro US Analyst
eToro US Investment and Options Analyst Bret Kenwell breaks down the possibility for an interest rate cut in September and what the Federal Reserve's next moves could mean for crypto. Plus, why bitcoin's (BTC) boring pattern could be a good thing for investors. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Trump-Linked Website Is Selling 'Bitcoin Sneakers;' Tether Reports Record Net Profits This Year
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Trump-linked website is offering several ranges of bitcoin-themed sneakers with prices as high as $500 a pair. Plus, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% and Tether reported a "record" $5.2 billion of net profits in the first half of 2024 as USDT’s market cap surged to new all-time highs.

Fed Holds Policy Steady, Expresses More Caution Than Expected on September Rate Cut
Prior to today's meeting, markets had priced in a 100% chance of a rate cut at the bank's September meeting.
