The U. S. dollar’s dominant role in global markets is most likely to continue, but the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies may diminish the dollar’s status, according to a new paper by the Federal Reserve. Private digital currencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, as well as government backed coins, could reduce …
Read More »What could nomination of Lael Brainard mean for Wall Street?
Fed Governor Lael Brainard is getting closer to a key banking position as U. S. President Joe Biden studies who will chair the central bank and who will specifically supervise banks.Even without getting the Chair’s position, Brainard can be a major influence on banks. If she is not nominated as …
Read More »Bitcoin’s $50000 to hold support in Q4
Bitcoin’s meteoric rise above $50,000 this week is likely to continue well into the fourth quarter on rising market sentiment considerations.The October edition of the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index, which provided an overview of where digital assets could be headed for the rest of the year, was out Tuesday.The report …
Read More »Bitcoin rebounds to $50,000 over BofA’s positive recommendations
Crypto prices are still climbing despite tougher regulatory scrutiny round the world. The rally brings prices to the highest since early September. Bitcoin has jumped to around $50,000 as Bank of America Corp. strategists threw their weight behind cryptocurrencies as a new asset class. Bitcoin price has shifted into a …
Read More »Bitcoin Exceeds Significant Levels, With Adoption Approaching in a New Country
The largest digital currency, Bitcoin, has managed to reach its highest levels in nearly a month, specifically since the start of accepting Bitcoin payments in El Salvador on September 7. Bitcoin was seen a few minutes ago, above the levels of 50 thousand dollars, after rising more than 5%, and …
Read More »Bitcoin to spike over $48000 as crypto market rises to $2 trillion
Compared to its Friday morning values, Bitcoin has gained more than 9%, regaining its previous high of $47,000.The flagship digital asset is trading at $47,762, down 0.23% on the day but up 9.08% in the last seven days.In this fourth quarter of 2021, the digital asset market has transitioned from …
Read More »Whales on Binance may be behind Bitcoin’s jump
Since U.S. markets opened on Friday, bitcoin price has risen by nearly 10%. A popular indicator used by bitcoin traders may explain the increase.What is obvious is that this buying did not come from U.S. investors. The demand for bitcoin is likely from Chinese or non-U.S. investors.While Coinbase is more …
Read More »Bitcoin moves higher after Powell’s comments
Bitcoin managed to settle above the 20 EMA which is located near $44,000 and is trying to settle above the 50 EMA at $44,600. RSI is in the moderate territory, and there is plenty of room to gain additional upside momentum.Bitcoin has reaped some gains after the comments by Fed …
Read More »Powell asked to explain central bank’s work on crypto
While the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) insists that lack of due regulation in the crytospace could easily lead to a financial crisis, seven members of the Congress sent a letter to Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, asking about the U.S. central bank’s efforts on …
Read More »Investors await clarity on crypto taxes
The recently released final draft of the U. S. Reconciliation Bill aims to subject investors in the crypto space to a complex tax rule based upon the constructive sales concept.Cryptocurrency users are expected to pay taxes without even selling their crypto assets under the proposed draft which could be passed …
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