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Fed Sees 3 Rate Hikes Next Year, Will Accelerate Bond-Buying Taper
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would see three interest rate hikes in 2022 and accelerate the pace of its tapering of bond purchases to combat inflation. CoinDesk’s Director of Professional Content, Galen Moore, discusses the potential impact of the Fed announcement as possible headwinds for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets.

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Stabilize as Traders Await the Fed
Analysts are cautious about crypto prices as risk appetite wanes.

Fear and Greed Index Signals ‘Extreme Fear’ as Fed Meeting Looms
The Fear and Greed Index, a tool used by some investors to gauge the market, has now signaled “extreme fear” for almost one month straight. Bitcoin was lower as the market prepares for this week’s Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to slow down its money printer.

Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting
Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.

Bitcoin supera los $47.000 a la espera de una reunión de la Reserva Federal
Los inversores cripto parecen estar optando por eliminar el riesgo, ya que se espera que la Reserva Federal acelere la retirada de su estímulo monetario ante el rápido aumento de la inflación.

Could Crypto Retreat Further Amid US Inflationary Woes?
Bitcoin and the wider crypto markets continue to drift lower despite bullish signals including rising inflation. Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh discusses the potential reasons behind the sea of red and how long the ongoing sell-offs could last. Plus, how the Fed’s announcement of quicker tapering of its bond buying program could affect price movements.

Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Resume as Stock Markets Get Over Fed Jitters
There are 17 central bank meetings this week, including decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan.

Most Influential 2021: Jerome Powell
The Federal Reserve chairman is likely the most influential man in crypto, as he is in all markets.

Banks Stablecoin Project, Watch for Fed Taper in 2022
Binance Asia Services takes an 18% stake in HG Exchange. Korea’s Shinhan Bank and South Africa’s Standard Bank show off stablecoin project. Fed tapering a potential crypto market catalyst in 2022. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

The Big Miss in the Biden Administration’s Stablecoin Report
We know that banks will not continue to rule the payments landscape. So why give them control over stablecoins?
