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Why Real Fed Funds Rate Increased in 2024
The narrative that calls for a more aggressive interest rate cut has gained speed since the major crypto sell-off on Aug. 5th. According to data analytics firm Kaiko, the real Fed funds rate, which is adjusted for the Producer Price Index, has moderately increased over the past year despite the Federal Reserve’s decisions to keep the nominal rates steady. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
Customers Bank has agreed to tackle the regulator's concerns that it's strayed from proper compliance with its digital assets clients.
Bitcoin Trading Sideways Is the 'Best Thing' for Long-Term Holders: eToro US Analyst
eToro US Investment and Options Analyst Bret Kenwell breaks down the possibility for an interest rate cut in September and what the Federal Reserve's next moves could mean for crypto. Plus, why bitcoin's (BTC) boring pattern could be a good thing for investors. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Trump-Linked Website Is Selling 'Bitcoin Sneakers;' Tether Reports Record Net Profits This Year
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Trump-linked website is offering several ranges of bitcoin-themed sneakers with prices as high as $500 a pair. Plus, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% and Tether reported a "record" $5.2 billion of net profits in the first half of 2024 as USDT’s market cap surged to new all-time highs.
Fed Holds Policy Steady, Expresses More Caution Than Expected on September Rate Cut
Prior to today's meeting, markets had priced in a 100% chance of a rate cut at the bank's September meeting.
Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists
Thursday’s CPI report showed that prices declined on a monthly basis for the first time since March 2020, spurring hope that the Fed will finally cut rates.
The Bullish Fed Rate-Cut Play in Bitcoin Is Not as Straightforward as You Think
At first glance, a Fed interest-rate cut appears to be a bullish signal, but that's not necessarily true.
Fed Chair Powell on Elevated Inflation; Could Trump's Crypto Enthusiasm Help Win Votes?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that elevated inflation is not the only risk faced by the economy. Plus, layer-2 network Starknet will open staking on its ecosystem by the end of 2024, and will former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of crypto win him more votes?
Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress
Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation.
TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?
The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, a sign of liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system.
