Bitcoin Steady Above $29K, Bond Yields Rise as BOJ Makes Yield Curve Control More Flexible

BOJ announced a proper yield curve control tweak with semantics that camouflaged the hawkish move.

• 2023-07-28
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Bitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here's Why

The BOJ is predicted to soften its grip on the country's bond markets, potentially influencing global bond markets, exchanges rates and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, are sensitive to changes in global liquidity conditions.

• 2023-07-27
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Tokenized U.S. Treasurys Surpass $600M as Crypto Investors Capture TradFi Yield

Crypto investors now effectively lend $614 million to the U.S. government via different tokenized Treasury products, according to real-world asset data firm RWA.xyz.

• 2023-07-12
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

• 2023-04-24
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Bitcoin, Ether See Bull Breather as Higher Bond Yields Support Dollar

We would consider taking some profits as the crypto market is showing exuberant signs.

• 2023-04-17
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Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Pressure on the U.S. banking system is questioning whether the Fed can push ahead with such an aggressive tightening cycle, analysts at ING said.

• 2023-03-10
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Explaining the Disconnect Between Bitcoin and Treasury Yields Post US Inflation Data

Bitcoin and technology stocks rose Tuesday even as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation revived Fed angst and lifted Treasury yields.

• 2023-02-15
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