Federal Reserve
Powell Addresses Pace of Rate Increases
There is "significant uncertainty" an interest rate level that will be sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation down to the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, Chair Jerome Powell says in a press conference on Wednesday.
Fed Raises Rates by 75 Basis Points, Powell Says 'Ongoing Increases' Anticipated
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 75 basis points, in a move that was widely anticipated by market participants, including bitcoin (BTC) traders. "We continue to anticipate ongoing increases will be appropriate," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
Why Today's Crypto Meltdown Is Comparable to the Panic of 1907
Frances Coppola, CoinDesk columnist, compares today's crypto meltdown to the Panic of 1907, a crisis that pre-dates the creation of the U.S. Federal Reserve. "In 1907, it was very much an individual within the financial system who was responsible for backing everything up," she says, referencing FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Bitcoin Levels to Watch After Fed's Latest Rate Hike
DFD Partners President Bilal Little discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto markets after the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a fourth consecutive 75-basis-point interest rate hike. Plus, Little's take on the potential factors behind the dogecoin (DOGE) rally.
Bitcoin Outlook Following Fed Rate Hike Announcement
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell approved a fourth consecutive 75-point interest rate hike, also signaling a potential shift in how the central bank approaches rising inflation. "Wolf of All Streets" crypto trader & investor Scott Melker and StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer discuss the latest Fed decision and what it means for crypto.
Fed Suggests Shift in Tightening Policy; Rogue Actor Disrupts Lightning Network With One Transaction
The U.S. Federal Reserve hinted a potential change in its monetary policy at its latest meeting Wednesday. Twitter user "Burak" (@brqgoo) allegedly created a non-standard Bitcoin transaction that prevented users from opening new Lightning channels. Bitcoin miner Iris Energy (IREN) said some of its mining equipment, owned by special-purpose vehicles, aren't producing enough cash to meet financing obligations.
Federal Reserve Hikes Rates as Expected, Will Watch 'Lags' in Monetary Policy; Bitcoin Rises
The U.S. central bank raised the main interest rate by 0.75 percentage point, as expected. Officials say they'll monitor "lags" in the impact of "cumulative" efforts so far, possibly a tip that a dovish shift is being considered.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Slip Ahead of Fed
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 2, 2022.
Ether and Bitcoin 'Straddles' Can Help Capture Post-Fed Price Swings
Straddle, an options strategy that involves buying both bullish calls and bearish puts, looks cheap, one observer said.
