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Sen. Pat Toomey Calls for Public Input on Crypto Legislation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses his assessment of Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) seeking public input on addressing how cryptocurrencies should be regulated. Plus, his take on the possible outcomes from Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaking Friday about his expectations for the economy at the Jackson Hole Symposium and the latest with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The Latest on Congress’s Crypto Tax Provision
CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on the Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill now that the U.S. House of Representatives is finally taking it up. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the tapering roadmap at Friday’s Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.
Bitcoin in Pullback Mode; Is It Due for Lower Lows?
Octavio Marenzi, CEO of capital markets consultancy Opimas, discusses bitcoin’s next move as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap is down about 3% over the past 24 hours as buyers continue to take profits.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Speak on ‘The Economic Outlook’ at Next Week’s Jackson Hole, Wyoming Symposium
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on “the economic outlook” next week, but what does that mean for the crypto markets? CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss what to expect. Plus, what to watch from the House of Representatives as it returns to Washington Monday to forge ahead with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Fed's Powell Says Stablecoins Need Stricter Regulation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to the House Financial Services Committee on the need to regulate stablecoins like bank deposits and money market funds. "The big question now is whether that will lead to any actual concrete regulations beyond just conversation," De said.
Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise
Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.
Fed Chair Powell Says Dogecoin, GameStop Symbolize Some Froth in Stock Markets
In response to a question about the GameStop and Dogecoin frenzies at a press conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there's "a bit of froth" in the equities market. "The Hash" panel discusses what Powell's comments mean for the markets, how inflation will impact crypto, and why many young people are turning to day-trading.
The Fed Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Near Zero; Powell Calls Markets "Frothy"
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described the markets as "frothy" Wednesday and indicated that low federal interest rates, along with high rates of Covid-19 vaccinations, are driving the markets. Nik De reviews Powell's remarks as well as President Biden's and how they are being received in the crypto industry.
Federal Reserve’s Two-Day Meeting on Monetary Policy
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we can expect to hear from Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, at this week’s two-day meeting on monetary policy.
US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?
