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Investors Seeking Inflation Hedge as US CPI Number Reached Highest Level in 40 Years. Is Bitcoin Still a Good Choice?

Prices rose at the fastest pace since 1982 in December, up 7% from a year ago. PwC Global Crypto Lead Henri Arslanian discusses what this means for investors and the crypto markets.

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Where's the Price for Bitcoin Headed After Transactions Down From November Peak?

Three days after recording the longest losing streak since 2018, bitcoin is rising from oversold levels and trading above the $40,000 support level. Prime Trust's Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on bitcoin's price volatility and trading activity. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at his confirmation hearing on whether rate hikes and tapering could affect long-term positive sentiment.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Climb Following Fed Reserve Chief's Inflation Reassurances

The head of the U.S. central bank told the Senate Banking Committee the Fed would continue its tactics to combat rising inflation.

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Powell Says Fed Will Release Crypto Report 'Within Weeks'

During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, the Fed chairman also said a CBDC wouldn't necessarily lead to a ban on private stablecoins.

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)

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Senate Banking Committee to Hold Nomination Hearings for Jerome Powell, Lael Brainard

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing for Jerome Powell Tuesday on his nomination to a second term as Federal Reserve chair. It will hold a separate hearing Thursday to consider the nomination of Fed Governor Lael Brainard to be vice chair. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and what we can expect.

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What to Expect From Federal Reserve's Confirmation Hearings, Bitcoin's Next Support Levels

After suffering the worst first week of the year since 2017, where will bitcoin go from here? CoinDesk Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin's next support levels, how far it could fall, and what to expect from Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard's confirmation hearings next week. Will crypto be on the agenda? Plus, Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses the future of bitcoin's hashrate after a big disruption this week in Kazakhstan.

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