Inflation
Consumer Inflation Speeds Up in April: Why Crypto Cares
The April U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% from a year ago, the fastest pace since 2008. “The Hash” panel digs into the CPI report and discusses why it is significant for cryptocurrency investors.
How Every Empire Falls: Not Inflation, But Devaluation of Currency, Says Morgan Creek Capital Founder
Responding to Wednesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing consumer prices jumping 4.2%, Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko says he’s more concerned about the Western world’s systematic devaluation of the currency. He talks about his bullish outlook on bitcoin, potential risks of bitcoin investing, and thoughts on the Dogecoin (DOGE) phenomenon.
Yellen Tones Down Rate Hike Comments; Hints at US Crypto Regulatory Framework Need
During a Wall Street Journal event Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen clarified her previous comments on inflation, saying she’s “not predicting or recommending” rate hikes. BTC has bounced back nearly 7% in the past 24 hours.
As Crypto Companies Go Public, Valuations Raise Questions
New Constructs CEO David Trainer and Ernst & Young Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody discuss Coinbase’s $100 billion valuation and how useful these measurements are with inflation looming in the air.
US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?
Abra Jumps Into the Crypto Borrowing and Lending Business, Questions Inflation Reports
Crypto trading platform Abra has launched Abra Borrow, a new lending program which allows users to take out loans by using their crypto holdings as collateral. Abra's Bill Barhydt explains how the program works. Plus, his take on how institutions should approach crypto investing, and why he doesn't trust official inflation figures.
Powell Remarks Suggest Inflation Is Ahead; Here’s What That Means for Crypto Markets
Chair Jerome Powell indicated today the Federal Reserve will maintain easy-money policies, leading many to fear excessive U.S. inflation. Kevin Kelly, head of Global Macro Strategy at Delphi Digital, discusses what inflation could mean for the crypto market.