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Markets

Bond Traders Raise Bets for Fed Rate Hike, Adding to BTC Pressure

The CME FedWatch Tool shows traders see a 94% chance of a 75 basis-point hike to be announced Wednesday.

El gráfico muestra que los traders ven un 94% de posibilidad de que la tasa aumente 75 puntos básicos este mes. (CME FedWatch Tool)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Layoffs and the 'Bear Market Guide' to Bitcoin

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 14, 2022.

The bear market in crypto deepens (DNY59/Getty Images)

Opinion

Tackling the Inflation Misinformation Machine

The current bout of inflation is transitory, but it’s far better than deflation.

Given a choice, inflation is a better option than deflation. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)

Opinion

Why Terra’s Fall Offers a Unique Opportunity to Create a Better Stablecoin Environment

The right approach, including a constructive dialogue with regulators, can restore trust in stablecoins, which are among the most revolutionary aspects of the crypto environment.

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Markets

Inflation Unexpectedly Reaccelerated to 8.6% in May, Hitting a Fresh 4-Decade High

Bitcoin dipped about $500 on the news, trading around the $29,500 level in the minutes following the CPI report.

Inflation rose to 8.6% in May. (Malte Mueller/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin Sees Weakness Ahead of CPI Report; Cardano, Solana Lead Fall in Major Cryptos

Crypto market capitalization fell 2.3% in the past 24 hours as bitcoin rose and then lost a pivotal support level at $30,000.

Monedas. (Adam Gault/Getty Images)

Layer 2

Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Is Still Optimistic in the Crypto Bear Market

Crypto’s most successful projects have historically been built during downcycles, he says.

Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb Qureshi at Consensus 2022 (Daniel Kuhn/CoinDesk)

Videos

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.

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Policy

Crypto Bank Custodia Sues Federal Reserve

The bank founded by Morgan Stanley veteran Caitlin Long filed suit against the U.S. central bank for delaying a decision on its application for a master account.

Avanti CEO Caitlin Long (CoinDesk archives)

Opinion

Are Exchange Layoffs the First Sign of Crypto Winter, or Is It Already Over?

Coinbase, Gemini and other crypto exchanges are laying off employees. Things could get worse from here – but there’s reason to hope for a soft landing.

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