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Bitcoin in Pullback Mode; Is It Due for Lower Lows?

Octavio Marenzi, CEO of capital markets consultancy Opimas, discusses bitcoin’s next move as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap is down about 3% over the past 24 hours as buyers continue to take profits.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Speak on ‘The Economic Outlook’ at Next Week’s Jackson Hole, Wyoming Symposium

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on “the economic outlook” next week, but what does that mean for the crypto markets? CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss what to expect. Plus, what to watch from the House of Representatives as it returns to Washington Monday to forge ahead with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

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Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Still Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’

Even while pressure mounts to taper its asset purchases, the central bank will continue its accommodative quantitative easing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a press conference following the conclusion of the central bank’s two-day monetary-policy meeting. (FederalReserve.gov screenshot)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Toward $30K, Looks ‘Fragile’

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. Senate, about inflation and the possible rollout of a digital dollar.

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Fed's Powell Says Stablecoins Need Stricter Regulation

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to the House Financial Services Committee on the need to regulate stablecoins like bank deposits and money market funds. "The big question now is whether that will lead to any actual concrete regulations beyond just conversation," De said.

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Jerome Powell: I'm 'Undecided' on the Benefits of CBDCs

The Federal Reserve chair said "the more direct route" would be to regulate stablecoins.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat; Fed’s Powell Grilled on Crypto

The Federal Reserve chief signaled the U.S. central bank isn’t likely to dial back monetary stimulus anytime soon.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise

Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.

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Jerome Powell: CBDC Report Coming in Early September

The report will address cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and CBDCs.

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Fed's Powell May Have Met With Coinbase CEO in May

Brian Armstrong is listed on the central bank's calendar, public records show.

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