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Is Today’s Rise in Bitcoin a Dead Cat Bounce?

Bitcoin (BTC) is recovering above its $40,000-$42,000 support zone after oversold signals appeared on the charts, but is this temporary? Martha Reyes-Hulme, Head of Research at crypto exchange and digital assets primer broker Bequant, discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, examining bitcoin’s correlation to the S&P 500 index and USD.

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Federal Reserve Could Taper ‘Soon’ as Officials See Interest Rate Hike Next Year

Officials still characterize inflation as “transitory;” bitcoin’s price rises.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a virtual press conference. (Federal Reserve, modified by CoinDesk)

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Global Equity Markets Hit by Chinese Developer Evergrande’s Default Fear

A sea of red across the global equities markets is impacting crypto prices as bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, slipped below $45,000 Monday. Robert Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, discusses why he sees the correction as purely short-term, adding "a lot of the volatility we're experiencing right now is expected." Plus, his take on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, stablecoins, and the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drifts Lower as Altcoins Outperform

Bitcoin buyers appear to be exhausted, while altcoins such as Avalanche’s AVAX rally.

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Bitcoin Bounces to 200-Day Moving Average Ahead of US CPI Data as China’s Evergrande Warns of Default

Report is likely to show U.S. inflation continued to run hot in August.

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Key US Inflation Gauge Slips to Slowest Pace in 6 Months, Bitcoin Rises

Core CPI, which excludes energy and food prices, rose 0.1% last month, the slowest pace since February.

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What to Expect From Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing

The Senate Banking Committee is holding its oversight hearing of the SEC Tuesday, with Chair Gary Gensler testifying as the sole SEC Commissioner to do so. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the specifications and potential outcomes. Plus, his take on tapering ahead of Tuesday’s updated inflation numbers.

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Cuáles son las monedas que podrían reemplazar al dólar como principal reserva de valor

La participación de la moneda estadounidense en las reservas mundiales no ha dejado de disminuir desde hace años. ¿Tomará el euro, yuan o bitcoin su lugar en el centro de las finanzas mundiales?

Durante medio siglo, Estados Unidos pudo convertir al dólar en la base de un sistema mundial de tipos de cambio. Ahora, China quiere hacer lo mismo.

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Cathie Wood vs. Michael Burry Isn’t About Tesla – It’s About Inflation

Two top-tier investors are clashing over the potential of innovative "growth stocks." But what they're really talking about is the Fed.

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