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BitMEX co-founder and crypto-essayist Arthur Hayes published a lengthy blog post on Thursday breaking down the Federal Reserve’s new program to protect the banking system – and what it means for Bitcoin.  The initiative titled the “Bank Term Funding Program” is regarded by Hayes as a “repackaged” form of Yield Curve Control (YCC) that will trigger another bull market for Bitcoin.  QE Infinity Hayes began by reviewing the macroeconomic backdrop since 2020, from the period of...

Twitter’s owner and one of the wealthiest people on the planet – Elon Musk – dropped a sarcastic tweet regarding Jim Cramer’s recent market predictions.  The host of CNBC’s financial TV show – “Mad Money” – has given guidance to investors numerous times, but often that advice has turned wrong. A few days ago, he argued that people should use the recent crypto price rally as an opportunity to sell their stash. However, the market kept its uptrend, with bitcoin tapping a new...

Coinbase, America’s largest crypto exchange, is reportedly in talks to set up a new digital asset trading platform overseas that can offer access to global clients.  The discussions, which remain confidential, have yet to establish a precise location for the global marketplace, three people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. However, the exchange has already made contact with market makers about how to connect to it.  “International expansion is going to continue to be...

Things change fast in the cryptocurrency industry. In the span of seven days, the market shifted completely, with the sentiment escaping the fear zone. The total capitalization also soared, adding a whopping $165 billion in the process. But what happened? Well, let’s dive in. First things first, it’s important to note that BTC’s price is currently trading above $26K, reaching highs last seen nine months ago in June 2022. This marks a 30% increase, and it comes on the back of...

Leading crypto Bitcoin climbed to $27K Friday, extending its 2023 bullish run amid intensified talks of a $100K price level.  Bitcoin (BTC) has extended its recent bullish momentum, recently hitting $27K for the first time since June last year. On Friday, the dominant digital currency climbed to $27,028, marking a 6.5% increase in 24 hours. This latest 6.5% price spike also saw BTC’s market cap swell within the same period to $549,070,761,254. However, Bitcoin has sustained marginal...

Bitcoin – the world’s number one digital currency by market cap – rose to $25,000 per unit in mid-February, thus giving traders newfound hope that the crypto market can indeed recover from its 2022 lows. Bitcoin Just Keeps Jumping 2022 was the worst year on record for the digital currency space. At the end of November in 2021, the price of bitcoin had risen to $68,000 per unit, the highest it’s ever been. Everyone was confident the space was going to reach all kinds of...

This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Polkadot. Ethereum (ETH) This week, the market sentiment completely shifted, with bulls taking full control of the price action. ETH rallied by 21%, making it the best performer on our list. This spectacular rally allowed it to break above the key resistance at $1,660, which has now turned into support. With the uptrend in full swing, this cryptocurrency can reach $2,000, which is a key...

The Messari CEO said firms may choose to use Bitcoin as the exit plan. The growing strain in the broader financial market has been tagged as a yardstick for a more ambitious fundamental that can drive Bitcoin (BTC) price growth according to projections from Messari CEO, Ryan Selkis. Taking to his official Twitter account, Selkis said he believes Bitcoin can touch a $100,000 price target within the next 12 months. As an expert who runs one of the most versatile crypto analytics platforms in...

As the Fed intervenes in order to prevent a crisis in the US banking system, analysts answer whether the Fed has chosen to pivot from its quantitative tightening measures. The banking crisis last week in the US pushed Wall Street to the edge giving glimpses of yet another 2008-like financial crisis. However, the Fed and other agencies intervened pumping a fresh $300 billion into the economy and thus increasing its balance sheet. This has served as a temporary oxygen to the global...

Despite the clarity of the SBA’s stance, there are still many questions to answer on the legal front. In a recently published white paper, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) proposed the issuance of a joint deposit token on a public blockchain. The SBA noted a consensus that stablecoins be issued by registered institutions and cited a push to regulate stablecoins by the FSB, OECD, and BCBS. This will enable supervision and optimal investor protection. Again, it stated the widespread...