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ForkLog 109 10.07.2025

Lacy Hunt on the Fed and America’s outlook

As of 2025, US public debt amounted to 124% of the country’s GDP, roughly $30trn, surpassing the level seen during the second world war. Lacy Hunt, executive vice‑president and chief economist at Hoisington Investment Management, outlined a troubling outlook for the US economy. In an interview with WorthNet the former Federal Reserve official delivered a […]

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ForkLog 17 18.06.2025

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate as Bitcoin Shows Tepid Response

On June 18, the United States Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate within the range of 4.25–4.5%. “The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2% over the longer run. Uncertainty regarding economic indicators has decreased but remains high,” the Fed commented. The decision aligned with market expectations and […]

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ForkLog 167 11.06.2025

Bitcoin Price Shows Tepid Reaction to US Inflation Slowdown

In May, the US Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in April. On an annual basis, without seasonal adjustment, the CPI increased to 2.4%. The primary driver of inflation was real estate, with the housing price index rising by 0.3% for the month (3.9% for the year). Food prices showed a similar […]

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ForkLog 13 19.05.2025

Institutional Interest Bolsters Bitcoin as Crypto Fund Inflows Reach $7.5 Billion

Weekly inflow into BTC-ETFs slowed from $934.2 million to $603.7 million. Demand for products halted the correction after Bitcoin reached a new high since January. From May 10 to 16, net inflow into cryptocurrency investment funds amounted to $785 million compared to $882 million in the previous period, according to a report by CoinShares. The […]

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ForkLog 36 08.05.2025

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $150,000 Due to Fed Policy

The price of the leading cryptocurrency could reach $150,000 by the end of 2025, stated BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes at the Token2049 conference, according to Decrypt. According to him, “investors should thank the U.S. monetary authorities for this.” The Fed is likely to continue easing its policy, which will spur industry growth, the expert explained. […]

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ForkLog 11 07.05.2025

Federal Reserve Holds Key Rate Steady as Bitcoin Dips

On May 7, the United States Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate within the range of 4.25–4.5%. “Although fluctuations in net exports affected the data, recent indicators suggest that economic activity continued to expand at a solid pace. In recent months, the unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level, and labor market conditions […]

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ForkLog 10 07.05.2025

Bitcoin Tests $97,000 Amid US-China Trade Talks

On the morning of May 7, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose above $97,000. This surge was driven by signals of a potential easing in trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, alongside a policy shift by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). The PBoC announced a reduction in the seven-day reverse repo rate from […]

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ForkLog 11 26.04.2025

Cynthia Lummis Dismisses Fed’s Crypto Guidance Withdrawal as ‘Noise’

The withdrawal of guidance for banks on handling digital assets does not signify genuine regulatory progress, according to U.S. Senator and cryptocurrency advocate Cynthia Lummis. The Fed withdrawing crypto guidance is just noise, not real progress. We are NOT fooled. The Fed assassinated companies within the industry and hurt American interests by stifling innovation and […]

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ForkLog 20 25.04.2025

Federal Reserve Revokes Anti-Cryptocurrency Guidelines for Banks

The United States Federal Reserve announced the revocation of guidelines that had discouraged banks from engaging with digital assets. According to the statement, the regulator will no longer require financial institutions to provide advance notice of plans or current operations involving cryptocurrencies. Any actions related to digital assets will be monitored as part of the […]

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ForkLog 16 23.04.2025

Bitcoin Surpasses $94,000 Amid Conciliatory Signals from US President

On April 23, the price of the leading cryptocurrency surpassed $94,000 following conciliatory statements by US President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and the head of the Fed. 15-minute BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. The head of state announced plans to be “very kind” to China in any trade negotiations and to lower tariffs if […]

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ForkLog 23 17.04.2025

Donald Trump Calls for Federal Reserve Chair’s Resignation

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of Federal Reserve Chair Fed Jerome Powell, urging his dismissal over the slow reduction of the key interest rate. Source: Trust Social. The head of state made his comments a day after Powell confirmed the central bank’s cautious and patient policy. He referred to the “massive tariffs” […]

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ForkLog 15 17.04.2025

Federal Reserve Considers Easing Cryptocurrency Restrictions for Banks

Regulators may “ease” requirements related to digital assets for financial institutions in the future, according to Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The official mentioned a “wave of failures and fraud” in the sector in recent years but noted the industry’s shift towards the “mainstream.” “We have taken a fairly conservative view. Other regulators […]

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