Inflation


Markets

Bitcoin's Inverse Correlation With Inflation-Adjusted Bond Yield Hits Record High

The real yield has surged by over 170 basis points this year, putting pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin is increasingly moving in the opposite direction to the inflation-adjusted bond yield. (Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Hovers Over $20K as Fed Sees 'More Restrictive' Policy Possible

The Strategic Funds Managing Director Marc LoPresti discusses his crypto markets analysis as bitcoin hovers slightly above the key $20,000 support level and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes reveal "more restrictive" policy is likely if inflation fails to come down. Plus, outlook for crypto regulation.

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Finance

Argentines Take Refuge in Stablecoins After Economy Minister Resignation

Major crypto exchanges reported consumers purchased up to three times as many stablecoins over the weekend as they usually do amid a growwing economic crisis.

Argentina has created a national committee to help develop blockchain technology. (Unsplash)

Opinion

Hedge or Cause? Unpacking Bitcoin and Inflation

The digital asset, often called digital gold, soared as governments printed money and crashed as they tightened.

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Bitcoin Defends $20K as Fed Chair Powell Calls for Crypto Regulation

Bitcoin hovers around $20,000 on the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifying before Congress on issues including inflation and crypto regulation. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, addressing concerns of a possible recession.

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Markets

Fed Chair Powell Says Soft Landing Will Be 'Challenging,' Calls for Crypto Regulation

The chair of the U.S. central bank was challenged by senators on Wednesday on issues including inflation and crypto regulation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before Congress on Wednesday, June 22. (CNBC Television/Youtube)

Opinion

What if the Federal Reserve Has Inflation All Wrong?

The dominant U.S. inflation narrative has blamed pandemic stimulus for rising prices. But what if the money supply isn’t the real problem anymore?

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