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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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Policy

US Fed Evaluating SEC’s Position on Digital Assets Custody, Powell Says

The SEC’s directive that customers’ digital assets may need to be treated as belonging to an exchange’s balance sheet has banking regulators scratching their heads about how it’ll work.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 11: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during his re-nominations hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, January 11, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)

Videos

Fed Chair Powell to Speak Before Senate Committee Tomorrow

Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy & regulation, joins First Mover to discuss what he's watching in Washington, D.C. this week, including tomorrow's Senate appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Plus, the latest developments regarding Celsius Network.

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Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation

On the heels of President Biden's meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an "aggressive approach" to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry. Plus, his bear market strategy and thoughts on Terra's implosion.

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Crypto Markets Brace for Biden, Powell Meeting Amid Soaring Inflation

President Joe Biden outlined his plan to combat rising inflation in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed ahead of his Tuesday meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi reacts to Biden’s strategy and how the crypto markets could respond.

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Policy

Wall Street Says a Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering whether to launch a CBDC like other nations, and bankers argue that’s a dangerous idea.

Bankers are warning the Federal Reserve board about the dangers of launching a digital dollar, at a time when several new members were sworn in this week. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Videos

Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

Acorns Chief Investment Officer Seth Wunder discusses his outlook on bitcoin's price trajectory as Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterates half-point interest rate hikes are likely in June and July. Is this a good time to buy or is BTC due for lower lows?

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Bitcoin Under $30K as Markets React to Hawkish Fed Policy

Bitcoin dipped under $30,000 Wednesday, a day after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pledged to keep tightening monetary conditions until inflation shows signs of weakening. Could BTC extend a seven-week losing streak? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Thailand Has Already Proven Why Taking Crypto for Luxury Items Isn't Working

Gucci will begin accepting crypto payments at five stores as part of a wider commitment, but the success of its initiatives is uncertain; bitcoin plummets in Thursday trading.

Luxury brand Gucci has entered the crypto world. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)