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finance2 years ago

Bitcoin Surges as Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Stability

The U.S. Federal Reserve's projection of 75 basis points in rate cuts for 2024 has led to a surge in traditional markets, with stock indexes reaching new highs and bond yields dropping. The market is now pricing in nearly 150 basis points in rate cuts, despite the Fed's more modest forecast. However, economic data, including strong GDP growth and declining unemployment claims, suggests a slowdown or recession may not be imminent. Bitcoin has also benefited from the Fed's dovish signal, recovering from a recent flash crash.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Bitcoin Surges Above $30K with Traditional Finance Embracing Crypto

Bitcoin breaks $30,000 for the second time this year, gaining over 10% in the past 24 hours, as traditional finance players such as BlackRock, Invesco, and WisdomTree file for spot bitcoin ETF applications and EDX crypto exchange, backed by Fidelity Digital Assets, Charles Schwab, and Citadel Securities, launches with four tokens in the U.S. Deutsche Bank also announces its application for a digital asset custody license in Germany. Despite a regulatory crackdown from the SEC against crypto exchanges, TradFi players continue to push further into crypto.

cryptocurrency-conference2 years ago

The Future of Cryptocurrency: Insights from Consensus 2023 and House Hearing on Stablecoins.

Consensus 2023, CoinDesk's annual conference, will bring together major figures in crypto, finance, Web3, regulation, entertainment, and more to discuss the current state of the industry, the devastating year it just had, and what the future may hold. The conference will cover topics such as the relationship between traditional finance and crypto, what builders are building, the growth of the ownership economy, and rules and regulations. The conference will also feature a Policy Summit, where policymakers and industry leaders will discuss the future of the stablecoin industry and the emergence of multipolar crypto hubs.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Fortune's Crypto 40: Top Blockchain Businesses Building the Future

Despite the recent market meltdown and regulatory crackdowns, the cryptocurrency industry has matured and grown stronger, attracting talented people who have built quality companies. To recognize the firms that matter most in business, Fortune has published the inaugural Crypto 40, a benchmark list that includes a wide range of businesses, from VC firms to NFT shops to decentralized protocols, that have created major enterprises around blockchain technology. The list also includes market mainstays that have innovated with blockchain in surprising ways, such as PayPal and Fidelity. The ranking is based on empirical metrics and surveys of financial executives, and rewards transparency and sound business practices.