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Analysts say altcoins’ resilience amid heightened Bitcoin volatility signals potential decoupling

Major altcoins outperform Bitcoin as volatility increases post-record high, with altcoins displaying stability amid a market shift influenced by investor interest and potential Federal Reserve policy decisions.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 12:10 PM

Fed Chair Powell says bitcoin is like digital gold

Jerome Powell likens bitcoin to gold as its price nears $100,000, discussing its speculative nature, volatility, and the Fed's non-regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 04/12/2024 - 20:53 PM

Rep. French Hill pledges to investigate debanking following crypto executives' complaints

Rep. French Hill plans to investigate debanking in the crypto industry, while discussions on stablecoin regulations continue, amid pressures on banks regarding crypto accounts.

theblock.co • 04/12/2024 - 18:59 PM

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Former Facebook exec says Diem/Libra stablecoin fell victim to a 'political kill'

A former Facebook executive detailed his experience of the downfall of the company’s blockchain and stablecoin project, originally called Libra and then rebranded to Diem, accusing politicians of killing the project. The executive, David Marcus, accused Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen of axing the project over political concerns. Many former Libra employees now work for Layer 1 blockchains Aptos and Sui.

theblock.co • 30/11/2024 - 22:08 PM

Crypto execs open up about debanking experiences following Trump's US election win

Following a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen’s recent interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast, several crypto execs opened up about their debanking experiences. The industry expects a more friendly incoming administration under Donald Trump following various pro-crypto campaign pledges, including shutting down “Operation Choke Point 2.0.”

theblock.co • 29/11/2024 - 13:20 PM

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points

Bitcoin's price rose after the Fed cut interest rates. Concerns arise over Trump's potential influence on future Fed policies amidst market reactions and economic assessments.

theblock.co • 07/11/2024 - 19:26 PM

What's next for the crypto industry following Donald Trump's election victory?

With Donald Trump securing victory in the U.S. presidential election and the prospect of a Republican-controlled House and Senate, speculation has begun on what’s next for the crypto industry ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration. The crypto community wants to see Trump’s campaign promises — including appointing a crypto-friendly SEC Chair, commuting the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, and creating a national strategic bitcoin reserve — fulfilled.

theblock.co • 07/11/2024 - 12:10 PM

Analysts say altcoins’ resilience amid heightened Bitcoin volatility signals potential decoupling

Fed Chair Powell says bitcoin is like digital gold

Rep. French Hill pledges to investigate debanking following crypto executives' complaints

Former Facebook exec says Diem/Libra stablecoin fell victim to a 'political kill'

Crypto execs open up about debanking experiences following Trump's US election win

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points

What's next for the crypto industry following Donald Trump's election victory?

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