Federal Reserve to Tackle Stablecoins, AI and Tokenisation in October Event
The United States Federal Reserve has confirmed it will host a major Payments Innovation Conference on Tuesday, 21 October, with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoins, tokenisation, and the convergence of traditional and decentralised finance. The event will also explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the
Ethereum Jumps 7% on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Ethereum rallied sharply on Friday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank could cut interest rates as early as September. Speaking at the prestigious Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Powell acknowledged rising fiscal challenges, weakening jobs data, and tariff-driven inflationary pressures, while hinting that risks to the
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Fed Resists Pressure to Cut Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear—there’s no immediate plan to ease monetary policy, despite market turmoil following President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. As stocks nosedived, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surged but later settled below $83,000, maintaining a strong position compared to equities. Powell Stands Firm Amid Market Chaos
Fed Holds Rates Steady: What It Means for Crypto and Risk Assets
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to hold interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of 2025, with markets bracing for any signals on future monetary policy. While the decision to maintain the current target range of 4.25%-4.5% has been widely anticipated, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary on key economic
