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Case for Bitcoin Investment Is Being Strengthened: Expert

Hashdex Head of U.S. and new markets Bruno Ramos de Sousa discusses his crypto outlook in 2023 with a focus on Bitcoin’s investment case and regulatory clarity. Plus, his market analysis as the latest meeting minutes from Federal Reserve show that officials expect higher interest rates to remain for a while.

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Fed's Powell: 'Overarching Focus' Is Reducing Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, as it continues to slow the economy and moderate price increases. "Our overarching focus is to use our tools to bring inflation back down," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

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Bitcoin Pares Gains as Federal Reserve Slows Rate Hikes

The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a half percent, as expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the terminal rate, the peak rate for the current hiking cycle, is expected sometime next year. Bitcoin dropped below $18,000 on the news. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $18K After Fed Raises Rates by Half a Percentage Point

Bitcoin fell below $18,000 as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point. Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at crypto insights provider Amberdata, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook.

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Fed Preview: Crypto Market Sees Smaller Rate Hikes From December but Major Banks Warn 'Slower Doesn't Mean Lower'

The Fed could keep raising the borrowing cost for longer, according to major investment banks.

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'Fed Knows Inflation Is a Killer:' Peter Brandt on Gold Outlook

As the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to combat soaring inflation, commodities investor and Factor Trading founder Peter Brandt discusses how times of rising yields impact gold's price. "The Fed knows inflation is a killer and they need to address it."

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Powell’s Interest-rate Antibiotics Could Succeed, but Not Without Risk

Rate hikes are potentially lethal, but could successfully cure inflation and ultimately revitalize the economy.

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China Arrests 93 for Crypto-Related Money Laundering; Bank of America Says Crypto Is Acting as Risk Asset

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, according to a report from Bloomberg. Authorities in China's Hunan province arrested 93 people for allegedly laundering up to RMB 40 billion ($5.6 billion) using crypto. Digital assets continue to act as risk assets, falling as global interest rates rise, Bank of America (BAC) said in a research report Friday.

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Bitcoin Back Above $19K as Recession Concerns Loom

Bitcoin (BTC) trading up slightly Monday after slumping to lows under $19,000 over the weekend as concerns over a potential global recession heighten, triggered by high interest rates and energy shortages. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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