Historically, Federal Reserve rate cuts have tended to increase liquidity in financial markets, prompting investors to chase higher yields in riskier assets, such as cryptocurrencies. This capital flow has, at times, translated into large price spikes in Bitcoin, followed by corresponding spikes in many altcoins—a situation traditionally known as “altseason.”
President Donald Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates immediately. He is of the view that increased inflation results from previous policy and advocates that reduced rates go hand-in-hand with his proposed tariffs on foreign imports. Fed Rate Cut Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell doesn’t agree. He
The release of the December 2024 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has sparked significant attention in both economic and crypto markets. The CPI revealed a 2.9% annual inflation rate, reflecting a 0.2% increase from November’s 2.7%. This marks the third consecutive monthly rise, aligning with market expectations. Notably, Bitcoin
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, announced he will step down from his role on February 28, 2025, in a move that will allow President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a new banking regulator. Barr’s resignation ends a four-year term that was set to last until 2026. However,
Today, the global crypto market is flooding with bloodbath as Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a major shake-up, dropping to the $98K zone. This downturn comes after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the Fed is “not allowed to own Bitcoin” and ruled out any plans to change the laws
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to deliver its final monetary policy decision of the year on December 18. A 0.25% interest rate cut is widely expected, marking the third rate reduction since September. However, beyond this anticipated move, uncertainty looms over the Fed’s forward guidance and the pace of
Bitcoin (BTC) soared to a new all-time high of $106,488.25 in early Asian hours before settling near $104,500. The surge came amid increased investor confidence but was tempered by caution surrounding the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut decision. Bitcoin currently trades at $104,649, up 2.34% in the last
Leading Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States, Byte Federal, has reportedly announced a data breach might affect around 58K users. The breach allegedly occurred on September 30 and was discovered on November 18, as per the filing with the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Notably, sensitive customer data, including full
On November 27, 2024, Russia’s Federation Council approved a crucial bill outlining the taxation framework for digital currencies. The legislation follows approval from the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, the day before. With President Vladimir Putin’s expected signature, the bill will soon become law, officially establishing new rules
Stellar XLM price has surged to $0.27, marking a new yearly high after breaking out of prolonged consolidation near $0.10. This major rally confirms a strong bullish trend, supported by technical patterns and interest in Stellar as a blockchain solution. Technical Analysis The XLM price chart shows a remarkable breakout
