Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

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The Fed’s new leadership and a reversal in rate-cut expectations: How Kevin Warsh is reshaping the macro-pricing logic of the crypto market

The transfer of power at the Federal Reserve has never been as theatrically charged as it has been in May 2026. When Kevin Wachs was confirmed by a narrow margin of 54 votes in favor and 45 against in the Senate, and then officially took the oath of office as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve on May 22, the market’s pricing logic for rate cuts had already been completely rewritten. Wachs is not a traditional “outsider” to the Federal Reserve. He served as a Federal Reserve governor from 2006
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GateInstantTrends·05-25 09:25
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Empire FX Appoints Linda Nkatha Muriuki as Head of Sales

Empire FX has appointed Linda Nkatha Muriuki as Head of Sales as the broker expands into Africa and other growth markets. Muriuki previously served as PCM at Pepperstone, where she worked with high-value clients and regional business development. Her appointment reflects a wider industry trend in wh
LucasBennett·05-25 08:33

BlackRock Sold $1B Bitcoin; Whale Buyers Absorbed Selloff

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, sold $1.01 billion worth of Bitcoin throughout one trading week in May 2026, reducing exposure every single day. Despite the scale of the institutional exit, Bitcoin remained relatively stable and buyers absorbed the enormous selling pressure without
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LucasBennett·05-25 08:15

Bank of America 13F Reveals $53M Crypto ETF Exposure

Opening Bank of America reported $53 million in aggregate exposure to spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in its latest 13F securities filing, according to regulatory tracking data cited in the source. The position includes direct holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP-linked
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LucasBennett·05-25 07:15