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Bitcoin Drops Toward $20K Ahead of Fed Decision
Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the state of the crypto markets as investors await a key rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long on Lawsuit Against Fed, Crypto Regulation Outlook
Crypto bank Custodia is filing a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve, alleging the central bank has unlawfully postponed a decision over an application for a master account. Caitlin Long explains the details of this lawsuit and potential implications. Plus, comments on crypto regulation outlook.
Crypto Markets Brace for Biden, Powell Meeting Amid Soaring Inflation
President Joe Biden outlined his plan to combat rising inflation in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed ahead of his Tuesday meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi reacts to Biden’s strategy and how the crypto markets could respond.
Bitcoin Under $30K as Markets React to Hawkish Fed Policy
Bitcoin dipped under $30,000 Wednesday, a day after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pledged to keep tightening monetary conditions until inflation shows signs of weakening. Could BTC extend a seven-week losing streak? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Fed Issues Stablecoin Warning Amid TerraUSD Collapse
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses a new report issued by the Federal Reserve warning of stablecoin risks as the TerraUSD (UST) coin lost its dollar peg, dropping as low as $0.65 on Monday. Plus, insights on how the UST collapse could pose a risk to the broader crypto ecosystem.
How Low Could BTC & ETH Go?
As the crypto markets continue to slide, Valkyrie Co-founder & CIO Steven McClurg discusses the potential bottoms for BTC and ETH, citing the impact of the Fed’s half-point interest rate hike. Plus, reactions to UST stablecoin briefly losing its peg to the U.S. dollar and Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF securing SEC approval.
BTC Behaving as a Risk-On Asset?
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses bitcoin’s price activity as a risk-on asset amid the recent price plunge possibly caused by hawkish Federal Reserve policy. Plus, insights into why we might face an upcoming recession and the impact of institutional investment.
BTC Plunges Over 10%, S&P 500 Sinks Amid Fed's Interest Rate Hike
After a short-lived spike in response to the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis-point interest rate hike, bitcoin dropped over 10% to its biggest one-day decline in two months. Plus, a look into the reaction of traditional assets, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index, as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Crypto Markets and Altcoins up Following Fed Rate Decision
Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the crypto market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis-point interest rate hike and the use of quantitative tightening to combat inflation. Plus, a conversation about bitcoin’s relationships with interest rates, equity markets and the NASDAQ.