Inflation
Cryptocurrencies XRP, MKR Shine as BTC, ETH Hold Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
XRP climbed above its 200-day moving average while MKR hit a three-week high. A higher-than-expected figure for core PCE, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, may inject volatility into markets.

The Fed May Not Be Able to Pivot Even If It so Desires
The Bank of England relieved teetering U.K. markets on Wednesday, announcing a bond purchase program.

Why Is the Dollar Crushing Global Currencies if Inflation Is so Bad?
The continued dominance of USD in global markets may come as a surprise to those who learned economics from crypto.

Crypto Markets Dominated by ‘Pure Risk-Off Sentiment’: Defiance ETFs CEO
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading with increasing volatility as the token sunk 6% in the past 24 hours to $19,000. Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski joins "First Mover" to discuss her crypto outlook amid inflation concerns. Plus, how the newly launched $IBIT can be used to dampen market blows during crypto winter.

Ethereum Merge Vaults Cryptocurrency Past Bitcoin in Hard-Money Allure
Ether’s drastic reduction in the net inflation rate is attributed to the elimination of mining rewards and the “burning” of transaction fees, experts said.

How Crypto Sectors Are Trading Through the Dollar Strength 'Tsunami'
Not all cryptocurrencies are the same; how they react to a world with inflation and higher interest rates greatly depends on what sector they are in.

Is Powell 2022’s Paul Volcker? The Answer Matters to Bitcoin
Bitcoin's success depends on whether Powell, like Volcker, can successfully moderate inflation and restore trust in the fiat system.
