Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action

The mood in the options market remains positive even as the cryptocurrency struggles to build upside momentum on the back of a bullish U.S. inflation report.

• 2023-07-13
• options market consumer price inflation Bitcoin financial markets price prospects put option

Demand for Tokenized Treasury Bonds Soars as Crypto Investors Chase TradFi Yield

The combined market capitalization of tokenized money market funds is nearing $500 million as high yields in traditional markets attract crypto capital.

• 2023-05-20
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Largest banks should fill void left in crypto following collapses, says Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick

In the final installment of a three-part interview series, Geoff Kendrick, head of crypto research and EM FX West at Standard Chartered Bank, outlines the lender’s approach to crypto and why he feels that we’re only now seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to exploring blockchain’s potential use cases.

• 2023-05-07
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Cryptocurrency Market Set for More Upside After Bank Problems: Bernstein

The current environment is the perfect setting for the decentralized financial system to stand out as an alternative to traditional banking, the report said.

• 2023-03-20
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5 Reasons Bitcoin Is Soaring Amid the Bank Panic. One Is Key for Stocks.

The driving force behind Bitcoin's rally likely is the expectation that the Federal Reserve will ease back on interest rate policy. That has implications for stocks.

• 2023-03-20
• digital assets Bitcoin monetary policy financial markets

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Is Soaring Amid the Bank Panic. One Is Key for Stocks.

The driving force behind Bitcoin's rally likely is the expectation that the Federal Reserve will ease back on interest rate policy. That has implications for stocks.

• 2023-03-20
• digital assets financial markets Bitcoin

Bitcoin Is Rising After UBS-Credit Suisse Deal

Jitters about the banking sector could encourage the Fed to take a less aggressive stance on interest rates, which could boost cryptocurrencies.

• 2023-03-20
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The Crypto Rally Is Back On. CPI Data Just Pushed Bitcoin to Its Highest Price Since Last June.

The rebound in crypto prices is likely being driven by expectations of more accommodative monetary policy—helped by Tuesday's inflation data.

• 2023-03-14
• digital assets financial markets

Bitcoin’s Rally Is Back On. The Reason Why Means Tuesday’s CPI Data Are a Big Risk.

The rebound in crypto prices likely is being driven by expectations of more accommodative monetary policy. Inflation data put that narrative at risk.

• 2023-03-14
• digital assets financial markets

AXA Investment Managers Gains French Crypto Registration

Crypto firms are in a race to pass the governance and money laundering checks monitored by the French financial market authority as new EU rules bed in.

• 2023-03-08
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