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Policy

Fed Chair Powell: 'War Underscores Need' for Crypto Regulation

Powell is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the economy.

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Markets

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'

Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.

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Markets

Ukraine Adds to Fed Chair's List of Worries Before His Congressional Testimony

Jerome Powell will face questions from U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday when he gives his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress.

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Markets

Fed's Hawkish Pivot May Not Last, Bitcoin Analysts Say

The Fed might not act as decisively in tightening monetary policy if financial stability concerns start to outweigh the risk of fast inflation.

The Ethereum Eagle project (EGL) is an effort to provide a signaling mechanism for some of the network's key stakeholders.

Videos

What the Fed’s March Rate Increase Signal Means for Crypto

Bitcoin has stabilized on the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell saying the central bank will likely raise interest rates in March amid concerns of soaring inflation. Michael Venuto, chief investment officer at Toroso Investments, discusses its potential impact on the crypto markets.

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Opinion

What Today's Fed Decision Could Mean for Crypto

Interest rate hikes are likely to be modest in 2022 - but that could still be enough to change the equation for speculative bets.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at his renomination hearings in January. The Fed is mulling its 2022 interest rate plans. (Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)

Videos

Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022

Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.

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Videos

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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Videos

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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