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Fed Divided on Inflation Path as AI Buildout Emerges as New Risk
The Federal Reserve’s freshly released meeting minutes reveal deep divisions within the policy committee over inflation’s trajectory, while a striking new concern has emerged: artificial intelligence buildout could keep price pressures elevated throughout 2026. The split among Fed officials—with half supporting rate increases by year-end and half backing holds or cuts—reflects genuine uncertainty about whether...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
A geopolitical escalation between the US and Iran triggered $450 million in cryptocurrency liquidations today, while regulatory pressures mounted as the SEC outlined three new crypto rules for 2026 and the Federal Reserve signaled a hawkish stance on inflation. The combination of macro headwinds and compliance challenges rattled investor confidence, with Bitcoin falling sharply and...
Fed Minutes Show Hawkish Inflation Stance, Bitcoin Falls
The Federal Reserve’s freshly released June meeting minutes have triggered a sharp reversal in crypto markets, with Bitcoin falling 2.2 percent in 24 hours as Chair Kevin Warsh’s inaugural FOMC session revealed an unexpectedly hawkish inflation stance and signals of potential rate hikes before year-end 2026. The committee’s upward revision of core inflation projections to...
Fed Minutes Today May Signal September Rate Hike or Easing Ahead
The Federal Reserve releases minutes from its June 16-17 policy meeting at 2:00 p.m. ET today, marking the most significant macro catalyst for cryptocurrency markets in the current 24-hour window. With Chair Kevin Warsh offering minimal forward guidance during the post-meeting press conference, the committee’s internal debate transcript becomes the primary vehicle for understanding whether...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin staged a modest recovery above $61,800 following a weak U.S. jobs report that reignited Federal Reserve rate-cut speculation, while the crypto policy landscape remained turbulent as CLARITY Act passage odds collapsed to 48% amid Senate negotiations breaking down. In a significant regulatory shift, Ripple secured full MiCA approval in Europe as competitors exited the...
Weak Jobs Report Reignites Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Lifting Bitcoin Above $61,800
A weaker-than-expected June jobs report released on July 2 has temporarily reversed weeks of crypto market weakness, sending Bitcoin above $61,800 and Ethereum to $1,731.87 as traders dialed back expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes. The modest addition of 57,000 new jobs—less than half the anticipated 115,000—has reignited hopes that the Fed may pivot...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a notable recovery from recent lows as Federal Reserve Chair Warsh signaled an easing inflation outlook, reigniting investor appetite for risk assets. Six U.S. agencies are racing against a July 18 deadline to finalize stablecoin regulations under the Genius Act, a regulatory development that could reshape crypto market infrastructure. Meanwhile, eToro...
Fed Chair Warsh Signals Easing Inflation, Bitcoin Rallies From 21-Month Lows
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled easing inflation concerns on July 1, triggering a sharp recovery in Bitcoin and crypto markets after a devastating 21-month capitulation in late June. The dovish pivot marks a potential inflection point for digital assets, as traders reassess the probability of rate hikes through year-end amid conflicting signals from persistently...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound on Fed Dovishness Amid ETF Outflows
Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a modest recovery over July 1-2 as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled easing inflation concerns, but institutional demand remains fragile with spot Bitcoin ETFs posting record monthly outflows in June and mixed fund flows persisting into early July. The two-day rally—Bitcoin gaining 3.19% to 3.26% and Ethereum rising 5.41%—represents relief-driven...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Crypto markets faced a challenging Wednesday as macroeconomic headwinds intensified, with Bitcoin sliding to 21-month lows amid Federal Reserve rate hike signals, Ethereum Foundation announcing significant staff cuts, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act clouding the sector’s outlook. Digital assets showed broad weakness, with major tokens extending losses as investors reassess risk exposure in...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin plummeted to 2026 lows amid accelerating exchange-traded fund outflows and a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve, casting a shadow over broader market sentiment. Meanwhile, the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation took full effect, prompting major exchanges to restrict services in the bloc. In brighter news, Ripple joined a 140-partner open USD consortium...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin plummeted below $60,000 on June 26 as a combination of Federal Reserve hawkishness and massive institutional liquidations gripped the cryptocurrency market. An $11 billion options expiry cascade and aggressive fund exits created a perfect storm that dominated trading floors throughout the day. Meanwhile, regulatory and DeFi developments continued reshaping the sector’s infrastructure landscape. Bitcoin’s...