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Zipmex Confirms Loans Worth $53M to Babel and Celsius
CoinDesk reported Wednesday that the exchange's financial difficulties link back to crypto lender Babel Finance.
The Fed Is Upside-Down on Inflation and That's a Big Risk
Economists say it’s hard to understand how the Fed will bring inflation down if the federal funds rate remains negative throughout the year, as shown in officials' own projections.
US Inflation Gauge Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 9.1%; Bitcoin Falls
The new Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading keeps pressure on the U.S. central bank to further tighten monetary policy aggressively at its next meeting later in July.
Jobs Growth Is the Savior of Inflation-Wracked US Economy
Economists say robust employment complicates the recession outlook.
US Job Growth Remains Historically Strong, Exceeding Economists' Expectations
The employment report will be a key data point for the Federal Reserve's next rate hike decision later this month.
Do Rate Hikes Matter? Bitcoin Traders Learn How Fed Moves Markets in Twitter Era
The Federal Reserve has become a big believer in forward guidance over the years, starting with Ben Bernanke. But the central bank under Jerome Powell has taken transparency to a new level.
Market Wrap: Crypto Assets Stabilize as BTC Retakes $20K
Bitcoin traded at $20,900 in the afternoon, while some altcoins surged on positive news and improved sentiment.
Powell Says Fed Plans Recommendation to Congress on CBDC
The Federal Reserve chairman says a digital dollar is "something we really need to explore as a country."
Market Wrap: BTC Falls Below $20K as Crypto Bounce Loses Steam
The recovery for cryptocurrencies proved to be short-lived as investors digested the latest inflation remarks by U.S. central bank chair Jerome Powell.
Fed Chair Powell Says Soft Landing Will Be 'Challenging,' Calls for Crypto Regulation
The chair of the U.S. central bank was challenged by senators on Wednesday on issues including inflation and crypto regulation.
