Inflation


Markets

Large Bitcoin Investors Take a Breather After Frantic October, US Inflation Data Eyed

Bitcoin may struggle if inflation data revives rate hike fears, leading to risk-off in traditional markets

Combined balance of 100 BTC-10,000 BTC addresses in 12 months until Nov 10 (Santiment)

Markets

US Inflation’s 3-Decade-High Surge Provides Tailwind for Bitcoin

The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index is closely tracked by bitcoin traders because the cryptocurrency is seen by some investors as a hedge against inflation.

Inflation worries are front and center from cryptocurrencies to traditional markets. (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Will Bitcoin Win When the Fed Stops Buying Bonds?

The cryptocurrency has been viewed as a hedge against inflation.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Federal Reserve to Taper Money Printing That Fueled Bitcoin Bets

The $120 billion of monthly bond purchases has provided a tailwind for bitcoin as investors see the cryptocurrency as a hedge against dollar debasement in the face of ultra-loose monetary policies.

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

Videos

Fed to Start Tapering Bond Purchases Later This Month

Sui Chung, CEO of crypto index provider CF Benchmarks, discusses the impact on crypto markets as the Federal Reserve's plan to start tapering bond purchases later this month.

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Policy

Jack Dorsey Is Right About Inflation – Partly

The Twitter CEO’s comments reflect a lack of trust in central bank monetary policymaking.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Videos

Rising Inflation Poses Economic and Political Challenge to Biden’s Agenda

Once seen as temporary, rising prices could be threatening President Joe Biden's spending plan, approval ratings, and overall presidency. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact of inflation on the White House, the crypto community and the wider U.S. economy.

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