A speechwriter for former U.S. President George W. Bush and a bitcoin critic, David Frum has claimed that the low-interest rates are fueling the crypto asset’s rally. Frum suggests that the crypto asset might experience a “fast and deep price crash” if and when interest rates start to rise. Institutional Interest in BTC In comments […]
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Winklevoss’ Gemini crypto exchange launches ‘Earn’ offering
Gemini’s new interest-earning program allows customers to earn interest on 26 crypto assets supported by the platform.
Mark Cuban calls token valuations “inflated” shortly after NFT mint
While apes rejoiced at the sight of DeFi bags in Cuban’s addresses, he might be preparing for a bearish future.
Fed Chair Powell: ‘We’d Welcome Higher Inflation’
The central bank doesn’t want to pull back asset purchases just yet, Powell said Wednesday.
Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Asset Purchases Steady as Economic Activity Moderates
The U.S. central bank said interest rates will remain close to zero.
How Bitcoiners Should Watch the US Federal Reserve Meeting on Wednesday
Comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell could tell bitcoiners how committed the central bank is to staying the course on low interest rates through the rest of the year.
Ethereum: The Last Bastion for Yield
U.S. Treasury and corporate bonds are returning lower yields than ever. Ethereum’s currency ether (ETH) presents an alternative.
QE Infinity: US Fed to Keep Rates at Zero, Billion-Dollar Bond Purchases Until Economy Recovers
This week the U.S. Federal Reserve met for two days at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and detailed that it would keep short-term borrowing rates at near zero. Meanwhile, the Fed also stated that it would continue buying bonds until the U.S. economy returns to full employment. America’s central bank met this week for […]
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Macro factors could bring Bitcoin to $1 trillion market cap, strategic investor says
Strategic investor Lyn Alden says the 2020 macroeconomic environment is extremely favorable to Bitcoin.
Circle’s high-yield USDC business accounts take aim at DeFi
High yields and frequent interest payments on Circle’s business accounts may be designed to compete with DeFi protocols