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Bitcoin and the Liquidity Question: More Complex Than It Seems

Monetary liquidity expectations is one driver moving crypto markets these days, though not in the way many think – even if easing is around the corner, liquidity is tight, says Noelle Acheson.

By Noelle Acheson

Mar 21, 2023 at 7:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 21, 2023

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This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money

The recent collapse of three high-profile banks - Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank - has caused worrying outflows at hundreds of regional banks. Now, with the U.S. Federal Reserve creating a new backstop facility reportedly worth $2 trillion, the echoes of crises in 2008 and 2013 are loud.

By Michael J. Casey

Mar 17, 2023 at 6:11 p.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2023

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Crypto winter

The Price for Crypto’s Recovery: A New Narrative

Crypto recovery, and price gains, depend on use cases this time around

By Michael J. Casey

Aug 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 5, 2022

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The breakdown

RIP Transitory Inflation, Long Live Quantitative Tightening

June will be the first month the Federal Reserve allows Treasury bonds to mature without replacement.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Jun 1, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. UTC

Jun 1, 2022

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Federal Reserve to Taper Money Printing That Fueled Bitcoin Bets

The $120 billion of monthly bond purchases has provided a tailwind for bitcoin as investors see the cryptocurrency as a hedge against dollar debasement in the face of ultra-loose monetary policies.

By Bradley Keoun

Nov 3, 2021 at 9:26 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2021

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Jobs

US September Jobs Report Misses, Amid Fed Tapering Speculation

August’s jobs number was revised up by 131,000. Bitcoin prices hold steady after the report.

By Nate DiCamillo

Oct 8, 2021 at 12:47 p.m. UTC

Oct 8, 2021

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Federal Reserve Could Taper ‘Soon’ as Officials See Interest Rate Hike Next Year

Officials still characterize inflation as “transitory;” bitcoin’s price rises.

By Nate DiCamillo

Sep 22, 2021 at 9:32 p.m. UTC

Sep 22, 2021

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Key US Inflation Gauge Slips to Slowest Pace in 6 Months, Bitcoin Rises

Core CPI, which excludes energy and food prices, rose 0.1% last month, the slowest pace since February.

By Nate DiCamillo

Sep 14, 2021 at 12:41 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2021

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ECB Signals ‘Moderate’ Slowdown in Asset Purchases; Bitcoin Rises

The European Central Bank says it will slow down the average pace of asset purchases but keep the overall size of its quantitative easing program intact.

By Omkar Godbole

Sep 9, 2021 at 1:56 p.m. UTC

Sep 9, 2021

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