Following her announcement of a historic proposal to supercharge the US dollar and pay down the national debt by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, US Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) officially introduced the “Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act” in the Senate on July 31. The legislation aims to establish a …
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Wednesday that the central bank might reduce interest rates at its upcoming September meeting if the current trend of easing inflation continues. This announcement comes as recent data indicates a decline in inflation closer to the Fed’s 2% target, while unemployment has risen slightly above 4%. Powell said: …
Tether Holdings announced a record-breaking net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024. according to its recently released second-quarter attestation conducted by BDO, a leading global independent accounting firm. Meanwhile, the firm reported a net operating profit of $1.3 billion in the second quarter, marking its highest quarterly profit to date. The …
Fidelity International has launched the Fidelity Physical Bitcoin ETP on the London Stock Exchange for professional investors, according to a July 31 press release. The launch comes as Bitcoin investment products are multiplying worldwide following the record-setting success of US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in January. Bitcoin ETP in London Fidelity’s ETP will …
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Quick Take Bitcoin As July comes to a close, Bitcoin has finished approximately 6% higher, hovering around $66,000, nearly offsetting June’s 7% drop. In 2024, Bitcoin experienced five positive months and two negative ones. Looking ahead to August, Bitcoin has historically averaged a 2.7% gain since 2013, though it has fallen between 11% and 13% …
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Bitcoin miners are witnessing a resurgence in activity as the network’s hashrate approaches all-time highs, according to the latest research from Cryptoquant. This recovery is attributed to improved revenues, which have led to a reduction in selling pressure from miners. Miners Hold Steady: Bitcoin Hashrate Rises, Selling Pressure Decreases The latest onchain market activities report …
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Recent analysis from QCP Capital highlights the intensifying macroeconomic volatility, driven by various factors including equity market sell-offs, unwinding currency trades, and fluctuating commodity prices. QCP Capital’s researchers foresee further turbulence ahead, particularly in light of upcoming Federal Reserve actions. QCP Capital Cites Heightened Volatility Ahead of Key Federal Reserve Decisions QCP Capital reports that …
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it remains somewhat elevated, with the overarching goal being to bring inflation down to the …
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Tether Holdings Limited reported a record-breaking net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024, according to its latest assurance opinion for the second quarter. The report, conducted by BDO, highlighted Tether’s increased exposure to U.S. Treasury bills and a significant rise in group equity. Tether Reveals Mid-Year Financials The largest stablecoin issuer …
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