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Fed Could Begin Tapering Bond Purchases Beginning October, Says Fed Governor Waller

According to Fed Governor Christopher Waller, the Federal Reserve could begin reducing its bond purchases as early as October. He cited the need to see consecutive strong job reports in August and September for tightening policy against rising inflation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for the crypto markets and the wider U.S. economy.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Toward $30K, Looks ‘Fragile’

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. Senate, about inflation and the possible rollout of a digital dollar.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Weakens as US Inflation Hits 13-Year High

Buyers are snapping at bitcoin whenever it dips to $30,000, but the cryptocurrency’s price response to faster inflation readings is puzzling Wall Street analysts.

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Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Tops $8T for First Time

The U.S. central bank will continue buying Treasury and mortgage bonds to support the economy.

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Ex-Trump Economist Joins 'Crypto Central Bank' After Failed Fed Bid

Decentral aims to perform similar monetary functions for cryptocurrencies as the Federal Reserve does for the U.S. economy.

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Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain 'Supervisory Node'

The Boston Federal Reserve is close to launching their own private supervisory node.

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