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Markets Wipe Out Gains While BoE Raises Rates, ECB Promises Generous Support, & BoJ Maintains its Ultra-loose Policy
Bitcoin, crypto, and the stock market have wiped out the gains made on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced that it is doubling the pace of its bond-buying tapering and projects three rate hikes in 2022, which has been in line with market expectations. äàëüøå »
2021-12-17 16:23
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Bitcoin Company NYDIG Raises $1 Billion in Latest Funding Round at a Valuation of $7B
Bitcoin financial services company NYDIG announced this week that it had raised $1 billion in its latest funding round led by VC firm WestCap at a valuation of more than $7 billion. Existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Mass Mutual, FIS, Fiserv, and Affirm holdings also participated in the round. äàëüøå »
2021-12-15 22:07
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Crypto Regulated As Assets Can “Create A Wave Of Global Companies” Built By A Younger Generation, Says Infosys Chairman
Cryptocurrency can bring more financial inclusion, as such worth considering, said Nandan Nilekani, chairman of software services exporter Infosys at the Reuters Next Conference. Nilekani, who co-founded Infosys in 1981, said “There is a role for crypto as assets but they obviously will have to follow all the laws and make sure that it doesn't […] The post Crypto Regulated As Assets Can “Create A Wave Of Global Companies” Built By A Younger Generation, Says Infosys Chairman first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-12-2 19:36
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Bitcoin Addresses Holding at Least One Satoshi Swell Above the 40 Million Mark
There are signs that Bitcoin is experiencing more widespread adoption, as there are more than 40 million addresses that hold at least one satoshi. The post Bitcoin Addresses Holding at Least One Satoshi Swell Above the 40 Million Mark appeared first on BeInCrypto. äàëüøå »
2021-11-29 09:34
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IMF says Bitcoin Chivo Wallet Could “Increase Growth” But Calls for “Narrowing” BTC Law Due to High Volatility
The IMF has released its concluding statement on El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the US dollar. In IMF’s discussion with El Salvador, they covered the regulation and supervision of Bitcoin services providers and e-wallet Chivo, but the latest plans to issue sovereign bonds and use the proceeds to buy Bitcoin and fund […] The post IMF says Bitcoin Chivo Wallet Could “Increase Growth” But Calls for “Narrowing” BTC Law Due to High Volatility first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-11-23 18:13
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Non-Zero Bitcoin Addresses Nears 400 Million Milestone
The number of non-zero bitcoin addresses has just reached a new all-time high of roughly 390.4 million. This points towards a potential further bullish scenario for bitcoin in the near future. The post Non-Zero Bitcoin Addresses Nears 400 Million Milestone appeared first on BeInCrypto. äàëüøå »
2021-11-23 12:24
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Jack Dorsey’s TBD Is Building A Bridge Between Fiat and Crypto with Decentralized Identifiers
The whitepaper of social media giant Twitter and payment processor Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s decentralized Bitcoin exchange has been published. Calling for an inclusive economy, the TBD team talked about the need to build on-ramps where everyone can access and participate in the economy. äàëüøå »
2021-11-22 18:30
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El Salvador Announces Plan to Buy Half a Billion Worth of BTC to Fund the “Bitcoin City”
To make El Salvador the financial center of the world, President Nayib Bukele announced the tax-free city, which will be funded by $1 billion worth of Bitcoin-backed bonds. The post El Salvador Announces Plan to Buy Half a Billion Worth of BTC to Fund the “Bitcoin City” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-11-22 16:46
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Southeast Asia’s 2nd Largest Bank Doing “Serious” Work With Crypto to Address Customer Needs
Oversea-Chinese Banking CorpThe second-largest bank in Southeast Asia is considering setting up a crypto exchange in response to its customers’ needs. “We are looking at it, and seriously there are some work being done in the bank,” Chief Executive Officer Helen Wong told Bloomberg Television when asked if the bank is considering offering crypto services. äàëüøå »
2021-11-22 18:37
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Crypto Has The Potential For Undermining the US Dollar And Destabilizing Nations, Says Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton says cryptocurrencies have the power to weaken fiat currencies and eventually entire countries. During a panel discussion at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Friday in Singapore, the former Democratic presidential candidate said the governments around the world are facing new challenges in terms of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and crypto. äàëüøå »
2021-11-20 20:33
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Bitcoin’s Biggest Upgrade Since Segwit in 2017 Activated, Is Taproot Priced In?
On November 14, the long-anticipated Bitcoin upgrade, Taproot, finally activated at block 709,632. This upgrade, the most significant soft fork since Segwit in 2017, will improve privacy, scalability, and security on the leading network. äàëüøå »
2021-11-15 16:13
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Miami to Send “Bitcoin Yield” Directly to its Residents’ Digital Wallet, says Mayor
The City of Miami is planning to soon be giving out Bitcoin wallets to its residents for their BTC yield from staking its cryptocurrency. “We’re going to be the first city in America to give a bitcoin yield as a dividend directly to its residents,” said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez in an interview this week. äàëüøå »
2021-11-13 23:26
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Doesn’t Pose any Material Financial or Market Risk to Banks: Fitch Ratings
The rating agency recommended that financial institutions follow additional regulatory guidelines and policies to put barriers to entry to participate in the crypto market. The post El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Doesn’t Pose any Material Financial or Market Risk to Banks: Fitch Ratings first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-11-12 16:56
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Twitter Launches Dedicated Crypto Division for “All Things Blockchain and Web3”
Social media giant Twitter is building a new dedicated division for cryptocurrencies called Twitter Crypto. This division is for “all things blockchain at Twitter” due to “massive and growing interest” among “decentralized apps to manage virtual goods and currencies. äàëüøå »
2021-11-11 18:36
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Bitcoin Dominance Rate (BTCD) Breaks Out From Short-Term Downtrend
The Bitcoin Dominance Rate (BTCD) has been increasing over the past five days and is approaching a crucial resistance area, a breakout above which could determine the direction of the future trend. äàëüøå »
2021-11-11 21:00
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Apple CEO says the Tech Giant Looking into Crypto, But Not Planning to Use its $200B Cash to Buy Bitcoin
Tim Cook personally, however, owns Bitcoin and Ether as “part of a diversified portfolio.” The post Apple CEO says the Tech Giant Looking into Crypto, But Not Planning to Use its 0B Cash to Buy Bitcoin first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-11-11 19:56
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Microsoft’s Decentralized Identifier Network (ION) Goes Live on the Bitcoin Network
The new framework for authenticating online identities was launched on the Bitcoin mainnet on Monday. A layer 2 technology, DID is similar to Bitcoin’s scaling solution Lightning network with the exception that instead of payments, it uses the largest blockchain to create digital IDs. äàëüøå »
2021-11-9 21:46
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Cryptocurrencies Are “Providing Another Means Of Payment,” for Criminals and Scammers: BoE Governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey again sounded his concerns on the rise of crypto assets aiding illegal activity. According to him, the rise of crypto is giving criminals and scammers “another means of payment. äàëüøå »
2021-11-9 16:38
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A Competition Between NYC and Miami to Become the Cryptocurrency Capital of the US
After Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the newly elected New York City Mayor Eric Adams would be taking his paycheck in Bitcoin as well. In a Tweet on Thursday, Adams said he would take his first three paychecks in the leading cryptocurrency, trading at $62,300, after taking over City Hall in January. äàëüøå »
2021-11-6 19:15
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Bitcoin Supporters New York Mayor and Miami Mayor Win Election in Landslide Victories
While Francis Suarez wants his next paycheck to be “100% in Bitcoin,” Eric Adams is all set to compete with Miami and make New York City into a “center of Bitcoins.” The post Bitcoin Supporters New York Mayor and Miami Mayor Win Election in Landslide Victories first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-11-3 18:02
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Patreon Is Exploring Crypto and NFTs to Empower its “Creators for Independence”
“I love the idea of shifting power away from institutions and toward individual creative people,” said CEO and co-founder Jack Conte. The post Patreon Is Exploring Crypto and NFTs to Empower its “Creators for Independence” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-31 19:34
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Bitcoin Tipping Makes It Easy To Transfer Value, Says Twitter CFO Who Sees Crypto As A Tool To “Facilitate Commerce”
Payments giant Visa, which also reported a record Q3 in payment volume of $2.8 trillion, said, “the boost we saw in Q3 was primarily from cryptocurrency purchases.” The post Bitcoin Tipping Makes It Easy To Transfer Value, Says Twitter CFO Who Sees Crypto As A Tool To “Facilitate Commerce” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-29 23:31
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Crypto Market Deleverages, El Salvador Buys 420 BTC on Latest Dip, & Fiat Currencies Waiting on Central Banks’ Direction
Since hitting a new all-time high at $67,000 last week, Bitcoin has been taking a breather. The leading cryptocurrency’s recent peak came as the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund made its debut. äàëüøå »
2021-10-28 15:13
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Top US Bank Regulator Coordinating with The Fed and OCC to Have Clear Policy to Hold Crypto on Balance Sheet
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has its eyes set on cryptocurrencies. A team of U. S. bank regulators will be teaming with other agencies to coordinate policies for how and under what circumstances banks can engage in activities involving crypto. äàëüøå »
2021-10-27 16:02
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4000 Users Signed Up to Bid for Germany’s Seized Bitcoin Auction
The Justice Ministry of Germany’s biggest state by population, North Rhine-Westphalia, is auctioning a stash of seized Bitcoin worth an “8-digit-number. ” These were seized in cybercrime cases, mostly from the Darknet. äàëüøå »
2021-10-26 19:45
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Ray Dalio Chooses a Mix of Bitcoin and Gold for a Rainy Day While BlackRock CEO & Goldman Chair Prefer USD
Facebook’s whistleblower is also invested in crypto, while SkyBridge’s Anthony Scaramucci revealed that he currently has $1 billion in Bitcoin. The post Ray Dalio Chooses a Mix of Bitcoin and Gold for a Rainy Day While BlackRock CEO & Goldman Chair Prefer USD first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-26 18:46
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Crypto Can Eventually Replace the Dollar As “The Reserve Currency of the World,” says US Senator Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky. ) sees cryptocurrency replacing the US dollar one day because more and more people are losing confidence in governments. “I've started to question now whether or not cryptocurrency could actually become the reserve currency of the world as more and more people lose confidence in government. äàëüøå »
2021-10-26 21:03
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$5.5 Billion AUM Pension Fund Buys Bitcoin and Ether Because They Can’t “Ignore” It Anymore
Houston firefighters’ pension fund is the latest to join the cryptocurrency scene. The Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund has announced that it has bought $25 million worth of Bitcoin and Ether for a defined-benefit plan’s portfolio with the help of NYDIG, a subsidiary of asset manager Stone Ridge. äàëüøå »
2021-10-22 16:47
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Bitcoin is the “Most Honest Market,” Peter Thiel says the New Highs Mean Central Banks Are Going Bankrupt
As Bitcoin hits new ATH at $67,000, the billionaire investor feels like he is ”underinvested” in it, which he believes can continue to go up because it is a rebuke to the world’s financial system. äàëüøå »
2021-10-21 15:16
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El Salvador Central Bank President Only Sees ‘Upside Risks’ with Bitcoin, Expects Volatility to Help Economy Expand
Volaris, a low-cost airline, will start accepting Bitcoin in El Salvador to become the world’s first carrier to support cryptocurrencies, said El Salvador President Nayib Bukele at an event and on Twitter. äàëüøå »
2021-10-21 21:56
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Crypto is “Not A Huge Part” of Morgan Stanley’s Business Demand, But CEO says It’s Not Going To Go Away
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman’s trust in cryptocurrency is growing, and he doesn't think it is going anywhere. “I don’t think crypto is a fad. I don’t think it’s going to go away,” said Gorman during the bank’s third-quarter earnings call with analysts this week. äàëüøå »
2021-10-15 18:34
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$9.5 Trillion Asset Manager BlackRock is Studying Crypto, CEO says “We Believe That Will Play A Very Large Role”
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock doesn’t understand much about Bitcoin but said he sees huge opportunities in digitized currencies. “I see huge opportunities in a digitized crypto-blockchain-related currency and that's where I think it's going and that's going to create some big winners and some big losers,” he said […] The post . äàëüøå »
2021-10-14 22:53
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Miami Mayor Says Holding Bitcoin on The City’s Balance Sheet is A ‘Major Priority’
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez reiterated this week that it is “a major priority” for the city to invest a portion of their funds in Bitcoin. “It's a major priority for me because I want us to differentiate ourselves as a crypto capital of the United States or of the world. äàëüøå »
2021-10-13 18:32
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Bill Miller says Bitcoin Is ‘Less Risky’ at Current Value, While JPMorgan Clients ‘Disagree’ with CEO on BTC’s Worth
The billionaire investor sees Bitcoin as digital gold and says Coinbase “could be the default position for growth investors” that could easily have a $1 trillion market. The post Bill Miller says Bitcoin Is ‘Less Risky’ at Current Value, While JPMorgan Clients ‘Disagree’ with CEO on BTC’s Worth first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-12 15:41
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Afghans Embrace Crypto as Fiat Currency Plunges and Banks Severely Limit Withdrawals
The adoption of cryptocurrencies is growing rapidly around the world, especially in developing countries. Last month, El Salvador became the world’s first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the US dollar. äàëüøå »
2021-10-12 18:02
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Institutional Investors Are “Returning to Bitcoin” as Inflation Concern Reemerges, says JPMorgan
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, who was previously a bitcoin skeptic and is now turning bullish, also revealed recently that he now owns more crypto than gold for the first time. The post Institutional Investors Are “Returning to Bitcoin” as Inflation Concern Reemerges, says JPMorgan first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-10 17:45
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Cryptocurrency Adoption More Pronounced In Struggling Economies: Chainalysis Report
Grassroot crypto adoption is spiking, and more economically vulnerable countries are becoming engaged in the crypto space. This is according to a recent report by the popular blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. äàëüøå »
2021-10-9 22:03
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Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis Discloses Bitcoin Purchase Worth Up to $100k in Late Filing
Despite being the most controversial digital asset in the nascent industry, Bitcoin is slowly gaining support in Washington. Reports coming from the Capital City states that Senator Lummis has recently increased her BTC holdings. äàëüøå »
2021-10-8 15:01
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George Soros Owns Bitcoin, But CEO says It’s ‘Less Interesting’ Than DeFi Use Cases
According to Dawn Fitzpatrick, Bitcoin has “crossed the chasm to mainstream” and sees CBDCs to be here “quicker than people expect." The post George Soros Owns Bitcoin, But CEO says It’s ‘Less Interesting’ Than DeFi Use Cases first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-6 18:03
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5th Largest US Bank Is Setting Up Bitcoin Custody, With Other Cryptocurrencies to be Supported Soon
US Bancorp (US Bank) has launched a cryptocurrency custody service for institutional investment managers with private funds in the U. S. or Cayman Islands. The fifth-largest US bank has more than $8. äàëüøå »
2021-10-6 16:10
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“This Isn’t Just Bitcoin Anymore,” It’s Digital Assets Creating an Ecosystem of New Opportunities, says Head of BofA Global Research
Bank of America has finally launched coverage of cryptocurrencies due to “growing institutional interest” and the massive appetite among retail clients. Candace Browning, head of global research at BofA Securities, shared in an interview with Bloomberg that the number of corporates mentioning crypto on their earnings calls has increased to about 147 in the most […] The post “This Isn’t Just Bitcoin Anymore,” It’s Digital Assets Creating an Ecosystem of New Opportunities, says Head of BofA Global Research first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-5 16:29
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Tonga MP Drafting a Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender, Blockchain Tech Already in Use to “Revolutionise Humanitarian Aid”
Tonga, which has a population of 105,700 people, is the latest one that could take the route of cryptocurrency as its MP Lord Fusitu'a drafts a bill to make Bitcoin a legal tender in the Pacific nation, according to a media report. äàëüøå »
2021-10-4 20:03
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“Dollarization” Contributing to “Cryptoization” of Emerging Markets, says IMF
This “cryptoization” can become a threat to fiscal policy as such developing nations should consider the benefits of issuing CBDCs as a response to the growing use of crypto, the Fund said. The post “Dollarization” Contributing to “Cryptoization” of Emerging Markets, says IMF first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-10-4 17:35
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El Salvador Starts Mining Bitcoin via Volcano’s, 42% of Population Already Using Chivo Wallet
El Salvador has officially started mining Bitcoin using power harnessed from a volcano. “We’re still testing and installing, but this is officially the first Bitcoin mining from the #volcanode,” tweeted President Nayib Bukele on Friday. äàëüøå »
2021-10-2 19:43
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“It’s Not Possible To Destroy Crypto,” says Tesla CEO Elon Musk
The Bitcoiner and SpaceX CEO does believe that governments can "slow down its advancement” while noting that “cryptocurrency is fundamentally aimed at reducing the power of the Chinese government. äàëüøå »
2021-9-29 19:11
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USD Hits A New 2021 High As Fed Commits To ‘Do All We Can’ to Support Economy, Treasury Urges to Raise Debt Ceiling
Jerome Powell has promised to provide support “for as long as it takes to complete the recovery,” while Janet Yellen says not raising the debt ceiling means the US defaulting on its debt for the first time would have “devastating” consequences. äàëüøå »
2021-9-29 15:31
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China Ban: TradingView & Data Sites Inaccessible, Alibaba Stops Miners & Crypto Sales, “Complete Shutdown” for SparkPool Users
Popular cryptocurrency market data sites CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap are not accessible for users in mainland China after the Peoples Bank of China reiterated that crypto-related business activities are “illegal,” which also covered overseas exchanges offering their services to Chinese residents through the Internet. äàëüøå »
2021-9-28 15:43
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Govt. Doesn’t “Do Banking Well,” JPMorgan CEO says It’s All About Transparency, Rule Of Law, And Governance
Jamie Dimon says Bitcoin is “going to be regulated” and sees speculation due to the “tsunami” of money flows and liquidity to send it to $400,000 in five years. The post Govt. Doesn’t “Do Banking Well,” JPMorgan CEO says It’s All About Transparency, Rule Of Law, And Governance first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-9-28 22:20
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Senator Toomey Urges US Lawmakers to Adopt Crypto and Gain ‘Huge’ Advantage over China
Crypto supporter Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa) also wrote a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler in which he admonished the agency for its “regulation-by-enforcement” strategy and called for more regulatory clarity. äàëüøå »
2021-9-25 18:14
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Cleveland Fed President Supports Tapering in November and is “Open Minded” about a Digital Dollar
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Friday she supports the US central bank to start tapering its bond purchases at the next monetary policy meeting. Mester during a speech to the Ohio Bankers League said, “In my view, the economy has met those conditions, and I support starting to dial back our purchases in […] The post Cleveland Fed President Supports Tapering in November and is “Open Minded” about a Digital Dollar first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-9-24 19:05
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