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ForkLog 14 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 32 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 22 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 27 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 19 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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ForkLog 18 10.04.2025

US Inflation Slows, Bitcoin Shows Tepid Reaction

In March, annual inflation in the US reached 2.4% (the lowest since September), down from 2.8% the previous month. Economists had anticipated a decrease to 2.5%. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index fell by 0.1%, compared to a 0.2% increase in February. This marks the first negative rate in nearly five years. The […]

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ForkLog 125 09.04.2025

QCP Capital Questions Trump’s and Fed’s Readiness to Support Markets

Global markets are currently counting on either a put from U.S. President Donald Trump or a Fed put. However, both options seem uncertain in the near term, which could push Bitcoin below $75,000, according to QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 9 Apr 25 1/ Markets extended their declines overnight after the U.S. slapped a fresh […]

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ForkLog 34 07.04.2025

Standard Chartered Identifies Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Tariff Risks

Bitcoin can be viewed as a hedge against tariff risks amid increasing U.S. isolation. This was stated by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, according to The Block. Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of “Liberation Day” on April 3, a massive market downturn ensued. Kendrick believes the downturn’s impact is temporary, […]

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ForkLog 23 04.04.2025

A volatile Friday: how crypto reacted to tariffs and the Fed chair’s remarks

On April 4, daily liquidations across the crypto market reached $250m amid uncertainty around the Fed and jitters over U.S. trade tariffs. Data: CoinGlass. Long and short liquidations were roughly balanced — $120m and $130m, respectively. This reflects elevated volatility in bitcoin and the broader market. 15-minute BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. On Friday, […]

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ForkLog 44 20.03.2025

Arthur Hayes Suggests Bitcoin May Have Bottomed at $77,000

Bitcoin is unlikely to return to the $77,000 level in the near future amid signals from the Fed about slowing quantitative tightening (QT). This was stated by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. JAYPOW delivered, QT basically over Apr 1. The next thing we need to get bulled up for realz is either SLR exemption and […]

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ForkLog 18 19.03.2025

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate, Bitcoin Reacts with Volatility

On March 19, the United States Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged within the range of 4.25–4.5%. The decision aligned with market expectations and the consensus forecast of analysts. “The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2% over the longer run. Uncertainty regarding the economic outlook has […]

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ForkLog 23 19.03.2025

QCP Capital Questions Bitcoin’s $80,000 Support Amid Economic Concerns

The $80,000 support level for Bitcoin is fragile due to macroeconomic weaknesses and will not serve as the bottom in this correction, according to a report by QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 19 Mar 25 1/ It’s been a month since the S&P 500 hit a new high, but the mood has soured. Market exuberance […]

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