Monetary Policy

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress on July 14 that the Federal Reserve will not extend bailouts to cryptocurrency or stablecoin markets, stating "We do not want to be in the bailout business, full stop." During the House hearing on the Fed's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report, Rep. Brad Sherman

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are monitoring the July 14 US inflation report as markets price in 2.6 Federal Reserve rate hikes over coming quarters, according to crypto trading firm BIT. The inflation data arrives as Bitcoin has stabilized near $63,000 after recent volatility, leaving macroeconomic

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appointed a group of economists, former central bankers, and technology leaders to review how the US central bank conducts monetary policy, the Federal Reserve announced Thursday. The initiative aims to assess whether the Fed's analytical tools and policy

According to Federal Reserve minutes released on July 8, the Fed's policy committee unanimously held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% during Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting, though the decision revealed internal disagreement over whether a rate increase is still warranted this year.

Japanese Finance Minister Katsuya Katayama said the government wants public funds—including the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)—to increase their allocation to Japan’s domestic financial assets. The targets include Japanese government bonds, stocks, and other local assets. The move comes as pressure on Japan’s debt rises. Some market analysts interpret the government’s guidance of public capital to buy domestic assets as a typical case of “financial repression,” boosting the safe-haven

Bitcoin (BTC) gives back the gains from earlier in the week; as of July 14, it is temporarily around $62,530. About $297 million worth of BTC and ETH was transferred to Coinbase Prime ahead of a U.S. government address, sparking concerns about sell pressure. President Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act in the final stage, and a White House adviser stressed that deliberations cannot be delayed any longer. Macroeconomic Events & Crypto Market Hotspots According to on-chain analyst Yu J

According to QCP Capital, Bitcoin and Ethereum implied volatility continued rising this week as U.S.-Iran military tensions escalated over the weekend, 12 days after the two sides signed a ceasefire memorandum. The second round of negotiations faces headwinds as both sides accused each other of

According to CoinPost, Bitmine chair Tom Lee said on July 13 at WebX 2026 that the crypto market weakness this year stems from four factors: a shift in U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy expectations from four rate cuts to two rate increases; uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Clarity Act; capital c

According to Fox Business, a crypto reporter highlighted on X that key economic data, Federal Reserve remarks, and updates on the Clarity Act status will dominate this week. Markets will closely monitor CPI and PPI inflation readings, which could influence expectations for the Fed's next interest ra

The crypto market reached a total capitalization of $2.28 trillion on July 11, adding $170 billion in value since July 1, with bitcoin trading just above $64,100. The rally began when Federal Reserve commentary lifted bitcoin back above $60,000 on July 1, followed by recovering exchange-traded

According to CoinDesk, the UK Financial Conduct Authority has finalized cryptocurrency regulations providing guidance on capital requirements, market access, disclosure, and conduct frameworks for crypto firms. The Bank of England has removed previously proposed holding limits on fiat-backed

According to a CoinShares report on July 11, Bitcoin is facing three major pressures: the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, uncertainty over the Iran situation, and setbacks in advancing the Clarity Act. The June FOMC minutes showed the Fed held rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% while removing dovish l

According to Jangul research firm, the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate path and Middle East geopolitical risks emerged as key variables for crypto markets this week. The Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% in June's FOMC meeting, while some board members reviewed the need for

The European Parliament advanced the digital euro initiative on Thursday with 416 votes in favor, 169 against, and 22 abstentions, moving the central bank digital currency (CBDC) into interinstitutional negotiations with eurozone member states. The vote enables the Parliament to finalize

According to the European Parliament official statement, on Thursday (July 9), the EU Parliament approved the digital euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) with 416 votes in favor, 169 against, and 22 abstentions, allowing it to enter final negotiations with member states on implementation

QCP Capital published a market analysis examining Bitcoin's recovery toward $64,000, supported by a 10 basis point decline in Japan's 10-year government bond yield. The Singapore-based digital asset trading company attributed the bond yield decline to a proposal encouraging Japan's Government