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Is Bitcoin Insider Trading a Cause for Concern?

The SEC and U.S. Justice Department have filed charges against an engineer for allegedly attempting to solicit non-public information about bitcoin. Nik De explains the bizarre details of this case and whether insider trading is something to be worried about in the wider crypto ecosystem. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks about cash and crypto coexisting.

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Fed to Sunset Coronavirus-Related Suspension of Bank-Capital Rule

Banks can no longer exempt Fed reserves and Treasurys from their leverage ratios.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at a recent webcast speech.

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Federal Reserve’s Powell Says CBDCs ‘Need to Coexist With Cash’

The Fed chairman spoke at a virtual payments conference hosted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaking Thursday at a virtual payments conference hosted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

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The Node: Hard Money and a Dovish Fed

Fed Chairman Powell was praised for his clear policy forecasts yesterday. What might it mean for bitcoin, which means different things to different people?

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaking at a press briefing following his Federal Open Market Committee address.

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Bitcoin Price Gets Fed Boost but Bond Yields Could Play Spoilsport: Analysts

The Federal Reserve has strengthened bitcoin's appeal as an inflation hedge, opening doors for a continued price rally.

Bitcoin price chart for the last 24 hours.

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The Fed's Easy-Money Policies Are Here to Stay; What Does That Mean for Bitcoin?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed will maintain its current easy-money policies until the job market rebounds. Jeff Dorman of Arca shares his thoughts on what's driving bitcoin investments and why Morgan Stanley entering the crypto space is a big deal. Plus, Dorman's insights into what he sees as inferior bitcoin investment products.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $58K on Fed Pledge to Keep Loose Policy

Bitcoin's price has doubled this year, partly because of demand from institutional investors who are looking for an asset that might hold its worth if the dollar’s purchasing power declines.

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What Crypto Markets Will Be Watching at Fed Chair Powell’s Press Conference

MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider weighs in on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference Wednesday and its potential impact on the crypto and traditional markets.

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Bitcoin Pares Losses as Fed’s Powell Sees No Rate Hike Anytime Soon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell assures markets that monetary policy will stay loose "as long as it takes."

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a press conference, following the U.S. central bank's two-day meeting.

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Bitcoin Drops 3% Ahead of Fed Meeting, Despite Bullish Chart Pattern

Bitcoin is falling, as caution ahead of the FOMC rate decision overshadows bullish chart pattern.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.