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
President-elect Donald Trump has publicly expressed his support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite their historically tumultuous relationship. Trump confirmed in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he has no plans to replace Powell, whose term as chair extends until May 2026. When pressed
The Asian side of the world woke up to the crypto market’s slight dip in prices. However, on a positive note, prices have steadied their position in the bull run after recent rallies. This clears the path for more progressive growth in the coming days. Meanwhile, turning eyes to major
The cryptocurrency market gears up for a crucial week; all eyes are on the upcoming FOMC interest-rate decision from the US Federal Reserve—set for November 7. This announcement is highly anticipated, as it could significantly impact market sentiment and outline the future of Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins. Current predictions
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has recently proposed that governments should ban or tax Bitcoin. This recommendation aims to help maintain permanent budget deficits. In a working paper published on October 17, the Minneapolis Fed highlighted that Bitcoin complicates fiscal policy. Specifically, the Fed argues that Bitcoin creates a
Inflation in the United States came in at 1.8% in September, according to the long-awaited Producer Price Index (PPI), when market forecasts had it at 1.6%. Inflation is on the rise, and investors are worried about what it may mean for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in light of recent US
The cryptocurrency market is displaying a positive shift this week, with Bitcoin climbing 2.5% and trading at $63,387, reaching an intraday high of $63,957. This upward movement comes as investors eagerly await Federal Reserve minutes of its monetary policy meeting, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, as well
The cryptocurrency market is holding its breath until later this week when the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is revealed. After the dismal US job statistics dampened market confidence, investors would be watching the data attentively since it is essential to understanding the inflationary pressure in the economy. The
Bitcoin (BTC) has been making a notable comeback this week, peaking at $66,376—an increase of 1.29% against the U.S. dollar on the day and a solid 5% gain over the past week. After nearly two months of consolidation, Bitcoin appears to be entering a more favorable trend. On September 27,
