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Claudia Sahm Warns Fed: Delayed Rate Cuts Could Spur Unnecessary Recession
15.8.2024
In a detailed discussion with Kitco News, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors, shared her insights on the U.S. economy. Despite rising recession concerns, Sahm emphasized that the current labor market still shows strength, suggesting the economy...
Low CPI print is fodder for Bitcoin to retest all-time highs — Grayscale research head
14.8.2024
Bitcoin’s response to the CPI report was surprisingly muted
CPI Report Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Slows to 2.9%
14.8.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out its latest consumer-price index (CPI) report, revealing a 2.9% increase over the past 12 months through July—falling just short of economists’ 3% forecast. This data nudged CME futures metrics upward, reflecting growing market...
Tether crypto exchanges balance hits record high as Treasury prints $1B USDT
14.8.2024
If the Fed signals a rate cut, as CME data strongly suggests, crypto traders may quickly deploy their stablecoin reserves to drive a market rally
Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M
14.8.2024
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this to U.S. Treasury liquidity injections and anticipates a “glorious” crypto bull market in 2025. Hayes has outlined various factors driving explosive growth...
Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing
13.8.2024
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a plan directed to difficult banking access to crypto companies. Winklevoss’ remarks come after the Federal Reserve found Customers...
Why Bitcoin is still poised to break $74K before end of year
12.8.2024
Bitcoin’s correction appears to be losing steam, as indicated by price momentum divergence, the formation of a Doji candlestick and other bullish patterns
Jamie Dimon Says US Recession Still on the Horizon as JPMorgan Increases Forecast
11.8.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon...
Harris campaign’s alleged crypto reset questioned amid Fed's bank action
10.8.2024
Critics argue that the Fed’s actions represent a significant overreach and could stifle innovation in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector
New York Federal Reserve Staff Paper on Tornado Cash Concludes Ethereum Is ‘Not Immune to Censorship and Cooperation’
9.8.2024
A staff report published by several New York Federal Reserve employees found that Ethereum “is not immune to censorship and cooperation,” which depends on the roles of several actors across the network. The paper examined how the network performed after Tornado Cash, one of the main...
MiCA regulation poses ‘systemic risk’ to banking system, says Tether CEO
9.8.2024
According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers
Trump Suggests Presidents Should Weigh in on Fed Policies, Jabs at Powell’s Interest Rate Timing
9.8.2024
On Thursday, at a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters, stating that the sitting president should have a voice in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. Trump targeted Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s actions concerning...
Federal Reserve Cracks Down on Customers Bank’s Crypto Strategy
9.8.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has taken decisive action against Customers Bank, highlighting significant compliance deficiencies in its digital asset strategy and instant payments network. The enforcement action mandates the bank to bolster its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols and limit risks...
Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance
8.8.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, were detailed in...
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined
Crypto-Friendly Customers Bank Sanctioned by Federal Reserve
8.8.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (Fed) has reprimanded Customers Bancorp, Inc. for severe risks concerning risk management and…
Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
8.8.2024
Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients
Goldman Sachs CEO: Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates Before September
8.8.2024
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects the Federal Reserve to delay any emergency rate cuts until at least September despite weak job data, believing the U.S. economy will avoid a recession. Speaking on “The David Rubenstein Show,” Solomon indicated that while investors had anticipated...
Binance CEO: Recent Market Declines Are Not a Long-Term Negative Trend
8.8.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed the recent declines in cryptocurrency and equity prices, attributing them to macroeconomic factors and advising against viewing them as long-term negative trends. He highlighted potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical volatility as key influences...