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U.S. Added 209K Jobs in June, Missing Expectations for 230K
The unemployment rate fell to 3.6% versus 3.7% in May and against expectations for 3.7%.
Bitcoin Unfazed After FOMC Minutes; Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.
Crypto Catalyst Watch: FOMC Minutes, Jobs Numbers Lead Busy Slate of Economic Releases
In addition, the national ISM manufacturing survey, released during the long July 4 weekend, fell to its weakest level since May 2020.
Bitcoin Prices Are Hot, but Here’s What Could Crush the Rally
BTC has proved incredibly resilient to the perils of the past year, including FTX’s demise. But there are some macroeconomic surprises that could erect obstacles to further gains.
Bitcoin Steady Near $31K After Options Expiry; Dollar Index Rises Before Key U.S. Inflation Data
With the expiry done, the supposed price magnet at $26,500 from the max pain point is gone and prices could resume the upward journey, a common pattern during the bull market days of 2021.
Bitcoin Hovers Over $30.3K Despite Renewed Inflation Worries
In comments Thursday at a Madrid event on financial stability, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that “it will take time for the full effects of monetary restraint to be realized.”
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.
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.
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.
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.