Federal Reserve
What Are the Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts in June Amid US-Iran War and Ceasefire
The odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June are in flux after the recent US-Iran ceasefire. Analysts, including Mohamed A. El-Erian, note that markets are closely watching US economic...
Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge to 46.9% as Cuts Drop to Zero
Trader Crypto Rover reported on X that the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 have risen to 46.9%. At the same time, expectations for a rate cut...
Lawmaker Questions Kansas City Fed’s Recent Approval of Special Account for Kraken
US lawmaker Maxine Waters has raised questions over the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s decision to approve a special account for Kraken Financial. The approval allows Kraken, a Wyoming-chartered Special Purpose...
Fed Confirms CBDC Pause While Expanding Digital Asset Oversight
Federal Reserve officials have confirmed that the U.S. central bank is not looking into the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), stating that earlier work in this area...
Three Key Conditions Needed for Fed Rate Hikes as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Risks
Rising geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are affecting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, as surging oil prices raise concerns. Wall Street is questioning whether the central bank could...
Fed’s Waller Cites Middle East Tensions, Holds Steady Rates
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned Friday that escalating Middle East tensions could drive inflation higher, but he sees no immediate need to raise interest rates. The closure of...
Bitcoin Falls Below $71K as Fed Signals No Rate Cuts
Today, Bitcoin price slipped below $71,000 after the Federal Reserve signaled it is not ready to cut interest rates, weakening expectations of near-term liquidity support. The latest FOMC decision kept...
Trump Calls for Emergency Rate Cuts as Crypto Market Awaits Fed Move
The crypto market has surged steadily over the past week, with Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, climbing above the $74,000 support on Monday, boosting users’ confidence in a...
Fed Proposes to Codify Removal of ‘Reputation Risk’ from Bank Rules
The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comments on February 23, 2026, to remove “reputation risk” from bank supervision permanently. Vice Chair Michelle Bowman leads this effort to refocus oversight...
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Draws Market Focus
President Donald J. Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The announcement immediately drew attention across financial markets....
DOJ Examines Powell Testimony Amid Fed Renovation Controversy
Federal prosecutors are reviewing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress tied to the Fed’s renovation project. Powell claims that the Justice Department (DOJ) served subpoenas and raised...
U.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Safe Harbor Bill for Stablecoins and Staking
According to a report, U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan discussion draft on digital asset taxation that would create a safe harbor for certain stablecoin transactions and offer a compromise...
Federal Reserve Rewrites Rules for Banks Engaging in Crypto Innovation
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday withdrew a 2023 policy statement that had effectively restricted certain state-chartered banks, including uninsured institutions, from engaging in innovative financial activities such as crypto-related...
Altseason Canceled? ‘No Liquidity’ Means Pain for Bag Holders Until 2026
Altcoins stayed rangebound as Bitcoin dominance climbed toward 59% and liquidity stayed tight. Analysts tied the drift to liquidity, not headlines, with Bitcoin absorbing most fresh demand. Interestingly, analysts claim...
Trump Interviews Waller as Fed Chair Search Stretches Into Early 2026 Decision
U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, with Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller scheduled for an interview on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The...
Three Cuts, Three Dumps: Why Bitcoin Drops Every Time the Fed Eases
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times in three months, lowering the target range from 4.25%+ down to 3.50%-3.75%. Each cut came with the same short-term effect,...
Can Bitcoin and Altcoins Stage a Strong Comeback as the FOMC Decision Nears?
Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto market are heading into a key Federal Reserve week as traders position around today’s FOMC decision. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC will announce its policy...
Crypto Market Stabilizes as Flows Concentrate in BTC and ETH Ahead of Fed Decision
Global crypto markets have entered a period of distinct compression, trading in a tight but resilient range as institutional flows retreat from speculative altcoins to concentrate in Bitcoin (BTC) and...
US Jobs And Inflation Data Put Bitcoin Support To The Test This Week
This week is of heavy importance for crypto as several macro events are expected to set the tone for 2026. Analysts pointed out that the overall trend for December would...
