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Bank of England Hikes Rates to 2.25%; Jack Dorsey’s Block Slapped With Downgrade on Bitcoin Sentiment
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) to 2.25% in a continued fight against inflation. Plus, investment bank Mizuho downgraded shares of Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block to neutral from buy.
Inggris Akan Memperkenalkan Regulasi tentang Stablecoin pada Bulan Agustus: Cunliffe dari BoE
Telah terjadi sedikit keterlambatan dalam kerangka kerja akibat pengunduran diri baru-baru ini dari pemerintahan Perdana Menteri Boris Johnson.
OFAC and FinCEN Lacking Resources for Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how OFAC and FinCEN budget concerns impact regulators' ability to have cohesive oversight of the space. Plus, a conversation about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressing the need for international coordination of cryptocurrency policy.
Crypto Markets Brace for Global Rate Hikes
Hany Rashwan, 21Shares CEO and founder, shares his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets as macro factors, namely the interest rate hikes from U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Taiwan. Plus, a conversation on the ongoing regulatory issues of Ripple (XRP).
Week in Review: BOE Hikes Interest Rate, ECB to Reduce Crisis-Era Stimulus, Only 10% of Bitcoin Left to Mine
Taking a look at this past week’s stories making waves in the cryptocurrency space: The Bank of England (BOE) delivering a surprise interest rate hike, the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing an end to the crisis-era asset purchase program, and bitcoin officially surpassing 90% of its available supply.
GlobalBlock CEO: ‘$500K Bitcoin in 5 Years’
GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he maintains the cryptocurrency could blast beyond $500,000 per coin in the next five years and $75,000 per coin before 2022.
Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Crypto Could Cause 2008-Level Meltdown
Jon Cunliffe, the Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, warns that cryptocurrencies could spark a global financial crisis. “The Hash” hosts challenge his arguments. “Crypto is not the problem,” host Naomi Brockwell said. “Crypto is the solution.”
Bank of England to Intervene on Digital Currency ‘Programming’
“The Hash” panel discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for the Bank of England reportedly telling its ministers to decide whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) should be “programmable,” allowing the issuer to control the way the recipient spends it.
‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC
The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.