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ForkLog 12 31.01.2024

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate; Bitcoin Price Remains Stable

On January 31, the United States Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate range at 5.25–5.5% per annum. The decision aligned with market expectations. According to the Fed, inflation has decreased over the past year but remains elevated. The agency also noted the low unemployment rate. In the long term, the Fed aims for 2% […]

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ForkLog 13 25.01.2024

US Treasury Plans and Their Impact on Bitcoin Dynamics

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on January 31 and the release of the US Treasury’s borrowing plans could influence liquidity levels and, consequently, the dynamics of the leading cryptocurrency. This was reported by analysts at QCP Capital. In the first instance, experts anticipate information on the pace of the central bank’s balance sheet reduction. A […]

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ForkLog 66 16.01.2024

Arthur Hayes Explores Arbitrage Opportunities Following Bitcoin ETF Launch

The approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the United States has paved the way for a range of strategies at the intersection of the cryptocurrency market and TradFi. This was highlighted by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes in his blog post. Opportunities will arise in the following areas: the process of creating and redeeming ETFs; […]

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ForkLog 18 15.01.2024

Fidelity Sees Benefits for DeFi and Stablecoins in Potential Fed Rate Cuts

Institutions may renew their interest in DeFi products and stablecoins if yields in TradFi decline due to the policies of the Federal Reserve. This forecast was presented by Fidelity. Analysts noted that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes have driven institutions away from the crypto space towards safer traditional fixed-income instruments. According to the report, DeFi […]

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ForkLog 8 13.12.2023

Fed holds key rate. Bitcoin barely moved.

On December 13, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) held the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25–5.5%.

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ForkLog 8 17.11.2023

Experts Predict Capital Inflows Into Bitcoin After Fed Pivot

Bitfinex: the Fed's shift from tightening to easing monetary policy could have a positive impact on cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 17 14.11.2023

US inflation slows; Bitcoin fails to react to macro data

Year-over-year inflation in the United States for October slowed to 3.2%, below the consensus forecast of 3.3%. This is the first decline in the metric in four months.

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ForkLog 16 01.11.2023

Fed Holds Key Rate; Bitcoin Reacts Tepidly

On November 1, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.50%.

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ForkLog 11 18.10.2023

Fed doubts the case for launching a digital dollar

There are currently no compelling arguments in favour of a digital dollar, and alternatives may address financial problems, said Michelle Bowman, a member of the Federal Reserve Board. She noted that expanding access to financial services and reducing frictions within the payments system may apply not only to CBDC. "Alternative options may perform these tasks more efficiently or with fewer risks …"

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ForkLog 20 12.10.2023

U.S. inflation slowdown stalls; Bitcoin volatility returns

US consumer price inflation in September rose 3.7% year over year, as in the previous month, beating forecasts of 3.6%. Bitcoin traded with mixed moves around $26,800.

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ForkLog 7 27.09.2023

Fed sees stablecoins as a threat to financial stability

Stablecoins may introduce instability into the financial system as a whole. This is stated in a study by the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York.

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ForkLog 13 20.09.2023

Fed Holds Key Rate; Bitcoin Slips Modestly

On September 20, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25–5.50%.

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