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US Federal Reserve Minutes Show More Rate Hikes Coming, Concern About Stablecoin Risks

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had little to no reaction to the central bank release.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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What Fed's July Meeting Minutes Mean For Crypto

The U.S. Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes released Wednesday suggest interest rate hikes are likely to continue until inflation comes down significantly. The Bitcoin Layer Founder Nik Bhatia discusses what rising inflation means for risk-on assets, crypto miners, and the broader markets. Plus, his outlook for bitcoin (BTC)'s price movement.

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Why Bitcoin Traders Should Care About Double-Digit Inflation in UK

The Bank of England may raise interest rates more aggressively, which could result in a weaker dollar and higher prices in the U.S.

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Bitcoin $24K Breakout Elusive as Treasury Yields Balk at Peak Inflation Narrative

Traders of risk assets, including bitcoin, might be wrong to conclude that inflation in the U.S. has peaked, the bond market activity suggests.

Bond markets question the bullish crypto market narrative concerning inflation. (geralt/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Digital Asset Research CEO on Bitcoin Outlook Amid ‘Favorable Macro Environment’

Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency continues to trend higher after this week’s cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation reading calmed fears of a more aggressive Fed monetary policy. “The macro environment is very favorable right now,” Schwenk said.

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Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High; What's Next?

The Federal Reserve's plan to accelerate quantitative tightening starting in September may bring volatility to markets.

Bitcoin hits a two-month high after encouraging U.S. inflation data. (Geralt/Pixabay)