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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
7.7.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor argued the bill was premature and emphasized...
7 Events That Could Shift the Crypto Market Landscape in an Instant
5.7.2024
The cryptocurrency market finds itself in a challenging situation, with a mix of obstacles and potential opportunities that could influence its future positively. This editorial examines the elements that the crypto community might encounter and highlights key points to consider amid the current...
Economist Highlights Possible ‘Hidden Recession’: Official Figures May Understate Inflation Impact
5.7.2024
In a recent editorial, economist Peter St Onge explores the potential of a hidden economic recession, suggesting that official figures might not reveal the full extent of the decline. St Onge raises concerns about the accuracy of U.S. inflation data and its implications for measuring true economic...
Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates
4.7.2024
According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At...
Bitcoin Dips to $56,952 as Market Reacts to Mt Gox and German BTC Moves
4.7.2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the price of bitcoin fell below $57,000, reaching a low of $56,952 at 5:20 a.m. EDT. There is widespread speculation about the Mt Gox distribution and the German government’s transfer of approximately 3,000 bitcoin to unidentified wallets, Coinbase, Bitstamp,...
IMF Advises US to Keep Interest Rates Steady Through Late 2024
4.7.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the U.S. to improve its fiscal position by reducing spending and increasing revenues. The IMF emphasizes addressing rising debt through policy adjustments and recommends maintaining current interest rates until late 2024. “Given those risks...
TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?
3.7.2024
The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, indicating liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system
SEC, Fed Charge Silvergate for Misleading Investors, Failing to Monitor $1 Trillion in Transactions
3.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have taken action against Silvergate Capital Corp., the holding company for Silvergate Bank, and its former executives for misleading...
Federal Reserve Stress Test Projects $685 Billion in Losses for Large Banks
28.6.2024
The Federal Reserve Board’s annual stress test results reveal that large banks are expected to face nearly $685 billion in projected losses during a severe recession scenario. These losses are significantly higher than last year due to increased risks in bank balance sheets and higher...
US Fed CIO says it’s ‘hard to justify’ hiring human coders over AI
27.6.2024
The Federal Reserve’s leadership seemingly views generative AI as a “super analyst” capable of turbocharging the agency’s work process
North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill heads to governor’s desk
27.6.2024
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will now either sign or veto the law that bars the state’s government from accepting a Federal Reserve CBDC, potentially joining Louisiana
Former Fed President Discusses Potential for 2 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
24.6.2024
Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably get some more favorable inflation numbers over...
Analyst Warns of US Banking Sector Troubles, Foresees Stock Market and Bitcoin Slide
24.6.2024
While U.S. federal regulators, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve, have identified concerns with the crisis management tactics of four banks, in a recent interview with Kitco, market strategist Gareth Soloway expressed concerns. Soloway suggests...
Market Jitters: Analysts Warn of Looming US Stock Crash, Draw Parallels to 1929
23.6.2024
As the U.S. stock market scales new heights, a growing chorus of analysts warns that a severe crash could be on the horizon, reminiscent of the devastating 1929 collapse. Concerns center around the meteoric rise of Nvidia and the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, feared to be...
Federal Watchdogs Flag 4 Major US Banks for Lack of Crisis Management; Demand Living Will Revisions
22.6.2024
Federal authorities have spotlighted critical deficiencies in the crisis management strategies—known as “living wills”—of four major U.S. banks, signaling a push for stronger safeguards against financial turmoil. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve...
Bitcoin price rebound may hit in 10 days as Fed liquidity ‘rips higher’
20.6.2024
Bitcoin price behavior — including its run to all-time highs in March — is displaying an uncanny correlation to Fed liquidity
Digital Asset Funds Witness Major Shake-up Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance: Coinshares
17.6.2024
Digital asset investment products have seen substantial outflows totaling $600 million, marking the most significant withdrawal since March 22, 2024. According to Coinshares and lead researcher James Butterfill, this exodus is attributed to a hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stance...
Fed President Kashkari Finds Bank of America’s December Rate Cut Prediction Reasonable
17.6.2024
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari addressed Bank of America’s prediction for a potential Fed interest rate cut this year in an interview with CBS News on Sunday. Bank of America predicts that the Fed will cut rates once this year, likely in December. “I think...
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...
Ryze Labs Weighs In: Fed’s Stance on Interest Rates and Its Impact on Market Dynamics
14.6.2024
Following the release of lower-than-anticipated CPI data on June 12, U.S. equities climbed to record highs, with bitcoin exceeding $70,000. However, Ryze Labs, a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 projects worldwide, particularly in emerging markets, stated that the Federal...