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Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation

On the heels of President Biden's meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an "aggressive approach" to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry. Plus, his bear market strategy and thoughts on Terra's implosion.

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Crypto Markets Brace for Biden, Powell Meeting Amid Soaring Inflation

President Joe Biden outlined his plan to combat rising inflation in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed ahead of his Tuesday meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi reacts to Biden’s strategy and how the crypto markets could respond.

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Policy

Wall Street Says a Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering whether to launch a CBDC like other nations, and bankers argue that’s a dangerous idea.

Bankers are warning the Federal Reserve board about the dangers of launching a digital dollar, at a time when several new members were sworn in this week. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

Acorns Chief Investment Officer Seth Wunder discusses his outlook on bitcoin's price trajectory as Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterates half-point interest rate hikes are likely in June and July. Is this a good time to buy or is BTC due for lower lows?

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Bitcoin Under $30K as Markets React to Hawkish Fed Policy

Bitcoin dipped under $30,000 Wednesday, a day after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pledged to keep tightening monetary conditions until inflation shows signs of weakening. Could BTC extend a seven-week losing streak? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Thailand Has Already Proven Why Taking Crypto for Luxury Items Isn't Working

Gucci will begin accepting crypto payments at five stores as part of a wider commitment, but the success of its initiatives is uncertain; bitcoin plummets in Thursday trading.

Luxury brand Gucci has entered the crypto world. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off

Bitcoin dropped more than 7% on Thursday. The decline was in line with a broad fall in the prices of stocks and bonds.

The price of bitcoin (BTC) dropped 7% on Thursday to a two-month low. (Source: TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Events in China, India Have Also Weighed on Crypto Prices

Investors may have been focusing on U.S. interest rate hikes and the economic fallout of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but bitcoin has been subject to other headwinds; cryptos soar post-rate hike.

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Markets

Fed Hikes Rate at Fastest Pace in 22 Years, Will Start Shrinking Balance Sheet

The central bank is taking a hawkish stance as inflation is running at its highest level in four decades.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at a press conference following the Fed's decision on May 4, 2022. (Source: Wall Street Journal)