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Os preços do Bitcoin estão HOT, mas aqui está o que pode esmagar o Rally

O BTC provou ser incrivelmente resiliente aos perigos do ano passado, incluindo a queda da FTX. Mas há algumas surpresas macroeconômicas que podem criar obstáculos para ganhos adicionais.

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Bitcoin estável NEAR de US$ 31 mil após expiração de opções; Índice do dólar sobe antes de dados importantes de inflação dos EUA

Com o vencimento, o suposto ímã de preço em US$ 26.500 do ponto máximo de dor desapareceu e os preços podem retomar a jornada ascendente, um padrão comum durante os dias de alta do mercado de 2021.

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Bitcoin paira acima de US$ 30,3 mil apesar das preocupações com a inflação

Em comentários na quinta-feira em um evento em Madri sobre estabilidade financeira, o presidente do Fed, Jerome Powell, disse que “levará tempo para que os efeitos completos da contenção monetária sejam percebidos”.

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Exploring Macro Factors Impacting Crypto Markets

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers could hike rates possibly twice more this year as the central bank works to control inflation. Johns Hopkins University professor of applied economics and Independent Institute senior fellow Steve Hanke joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential macro headwinds weighing on bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, the global implications of Russia briefly facing the threat of an armed insurrection over the weekend. 

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Fed Chair Powell Reiterates Likelihood of Interest Rate Increases This Year

On the second day of the hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses his outlook on U.S. inflation, citing the economic growth and state of job market. If the labor market gradually cools off, "the strong majority of the committee believes that it would be appropriate to raise the federal funds rate again once or twice by the end of year," Powell said.

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The Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Reacts to Fed Chair Powell's Stablecoin Remarks

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday. Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses what to make of Powell's comments. "It's a bigger question of the whole path to this legislation," Boring said.

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Bitcoin Breaks $30,000; Fed Chair Powell Says Central Bank Needs ‘Robust’ Role Overseeing Stablecoins

Jennifer Sanansie gives a news update on "CoinDesk Daily." Bitcoin has broken $30,000 for the first time in over a year amid bullish sentiment in the market following a number of traditional finance (TradFi) players pushing further into crypto. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argues for strong central-bank oversight in stablecoin regulations, saying "the ultimate source of credibility in money is the central bank," in front of the House Financial Services Committee. Separately, crypto exchange Binance will expand its zero-fee trading promotion to all trueUSD (TUSD) trading pairs starting June 30. And, decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure provider, Maverick Protocol, has raised $9 million in funding.

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Fed Chair Powell Says Stablecoin Regulations Need Central Bank Oversight

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying "we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money." Powell further underscored the significance of central banks as the "ultimate source of credibility in money" in all advanced economies. He also argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee.

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Fed Chair Powell Says More Interest Rate Hikes By Year End Are Likely

In prepared remarks before the House Financial Services committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted, "nearly all FOMC participants expect that it will be appropriate to raise interest rates somewhat further by the end of the year." The central bank leader also shares his insights on the Fed's plans for decision making in order to return inflation to 2%.

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Presidente do Fed, Powell, diz que o Banco Central precisa de um papel "robusto" na supervisão das stablecoins dos EUA

O presidente do Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, testemunhou no Comitê de Serviços Financeiros da Câmara, dizendo que a equipe do Fed está em negociações com legisladores sobre a legislação de Cripto que deve ser aprovada em julho.

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