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Inflation
Genesis Volatility CEO: 2022 Market Insights
Greg Magadini, CEO of crypto options analytics platform Genesis Volatility, starts off the new year with a discussion about inflation's effect on crypto markets and compares gold and bitcoin as inflation hedges. Plus, his insights on how BTC returns weigh up to the S&P 500 and the potential of Polkadot as a competitor to Ethereum and Solana.
Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?
Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.
Fed Speeds Up Stimulus Withdrawal, and Bitcoin Jumps
The Fed will reduce its bond purchases by $30 billion every month to wind them down early next year, doubling from the current pace of withdrawal of $15 billion every month.
Bitcoin’s Decline Suggests Fed’s Hawkish Policy Shift Is Priced In
Bitcoin appears to have digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's impending hawkish, or anti-inflation, policy adjustment with a significant decline in recent weeks. Analysts said the cryptocurrency could see a relief rally after the Fed decision, due later Wednesday. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Fed Sees 3 Rate Hikes Next Year, Will Accelerate Bond-Buying Taper
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would see three interest rate hikes in 2022 and accelerate the pace of its tapering of bond purchases to combat inflation. CoinDesk’s Director of Professional Content, Galen Moore, discusses the potential impact of the Fed announcement as possible headwinds for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets.
Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting
Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.
US Inflation Jumps to Highest Point Since 1982
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items rose 6.8% in the 12 months through November, the highest since May 1982, when it was 6.9%.
What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?
Bitcoin's price has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $46K-$53K range. What's behind the movements? "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including Evergrande's collapse and rising inflation. Plus, a review of CoinDesk's Top 10 Most Influential 2021 list, with the spotlight on the Taproot developers.
Why Is Bitcoin Dropping if It’s an ‘Inflation Hedge’?
Someday, the orange coin’s fixed supply may make it a safe haven. Today is not that day.
