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US Federal Reserve Minutes Show More Rate Hikes Coming, Concern About Stablecoin Risks

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had little to no reaction to the central bank release.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion

The Federal Reserve issues guidelines for crypto banks to tap the central banking system. Coinhako is planning an expansion in Asia Pacific region. Huobi to end crypto derivatives trading in New Zealand. Tencent’s Huanhe NFT marketplace halts sales and will offer refunds.

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Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Analysts Fear Fed Minutes Will Dash Hopes for 2023 Easing

Risk assets recently rallied in hopes that inflation has peaked and the Fed would cut interest rates next year. The central bank's monetary tightening has roiled cryptocurrencies.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services

The Federal Reserve's open letter directs banks to contact their supervisor at the central bank prior to engaging with crypto.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System

The central bank will create a three-tiered system for evaluating whether a financial institution should have access.

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin's Next Move After Rally to 2-Month High

Bitcoin has rallied above $24,500 after Wednesday's U.S. economic data offered hope that rampant inflation might have peaked and the Federal Reserve would slow liquidity tightening in the months ahead. Amplify ETFs Portfolio Manager Dan Weiskopf discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. Plus, what Ethereum's merge could mean for the mining community and future of crypto regulation.

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Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High; What's Next?

The Federal Reserve's plan to accelerate quantitative tightening starting in September may bring volatility to markets.

Bitcoin hits a two-month high after encouraging U.S. inflation data. (Geralt/Pixabay)

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Aggressive Rate Hikes Still Necessary, Say Fed’s Evans and Kashkari

A slowdown in inflation reported Wednesday morning raised hopes the U.S. central bank might tap the brakes on its monetary tightening cycle.

Two Federal Reserve governors see the need for continued rate hikes. (PM Images/Getty Images)

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US Inflation Falls in July; What This Means for Crypto

U.S. inflation slowed to 8.5% in July according to the latest CPI print, sending bitcoin’s price jumping. The slower-than-expected reading takes pressure off the Federal Reserve to hike rates aggressively at their upcoming September meeting. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Inflation Probably Slowed in July, but Not by Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run

Goldman Sachs still sees the risk of higher consumer prices.

The Fed is unlikely to take comfort from the slight expected decline in the headline Inflation. (stevepb/Pixabay)