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Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Powell will skew on the hawkish side at Jackson Hole, analysts said.

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank building (Joshua Woroniecki/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Meeting

CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole meeting is around the corner. Plus, CoinDesk's Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares her insights into the state of crypto mining in a market downturn.

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It Doesn't Matter If They're Wrong, Central Bankers Set Guidance for Crypto, Too

Central bankers seem to have no clue where inflation is headed in the longer term, but markets are taking every clue they get from the Federal Reserve.

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Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time

Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh discusses the “deteriorating economic indicators” and other factors moving the crypto markets after the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting dashed hopes that looser monetary policy will return to the U.S. next year.

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Bitcoin Loses Bullish Trendline as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time

Increasing and elevated rates are headwinds for bitcoin, one researcher said.

Bitcoin has dropped below a trendline rising from July's lows. (TradingView)

Markets

US Federal Reserve Minutes Show More Rate Hikes Coming, Concern About Stablecoin Risks

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had little to no reaction to the central bank release.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion

The Federal Reserve issues guidelines for crypto banks to tap the central banking system. Coinhako is planning an expansion in Asia Pacific region. Huobi to end crypto derivatives trading in New Zealand. Tencent’s Huanhe NFT marketplace halts sales and will offer refunds.

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Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Analysts Fear Fed Minutes Will Dash Hopes for 2023 Easing

Risk assets recently rallied in hopes that inflation has peaked and the Fed would cut interest rates next year. The central bank's monetary tightening has roiled cryptocurrencies.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Policy

US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services

The Federal Reserve's open letter directs banks to contact their supervisor at the central bank prior to engaging with crypto.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)