The U.S. Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move is likely to be an increase and unlikely to occur before third-quarter 2027, JPMorgan predicted, bucking some crypto analysts’ outlook for lower borrowing costs, sooner. The world’s largest bank by market capitalization said on Friday it expects the Fed to hold rates steady with a 3.5%-3.75% target this
BTC failed as the preferred investment choice for investors after hitting two-year lows, while gold and silver continue to set new highs. According to an investment specialist, if gold continues to rise in price, it may soon surpass the S&P 500 in market capitalization. Karel Mercx, a Dutch investment advisory firm Beleggers Belangen, wrote that
Bitcoin’s flat price action and subdued volatility suggest investors may be overlooking a shift in Federal Reserve expectations, potentially leaving the token mispriced ahead of key inflation data, analysts said. The core of the argument is that markets are too complacent. “Risk into tomorrow’s CPI print feels a bit asymmetric to me, given the market
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Tuesday at 13:30 GMT. The report is expected to show that prices remained broadly stable in the last month of 2025. As always, it’s a key read on inflation and could stir some short-term moves in the US Dollar
Iran’s national currency, the rial, has fallen to levels many citizens describe as practically worthless. The collapse is not the result of a single event. Economists say it reflects years of high inflation, weak growth, sanctions, and limited access to foreign currency. What is failing now is something more fundamental: trust in money itself. As
Global investment management firm VanEck is confident that the first three months of the year will be a risk-on environment for investors, citing clarity around fiscal policy, monetary direction, and major investment themes. “As we move into 2026, markets are operating in an environment with something investors have not had in years: visibility,” stated VanEck
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has slammed the idea that Bitcoin shouldn’t be used for investment and 401(k)s because of its volatility — arguing that some stocks are also prone to even larger price swings. Hougan made the comments on the same day US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Bitcoin (BTC), which rose above $92,000 yesterday, fell below $91,000 after US President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran. During the same period, Ethereum also fell by 1%, dropping to around $3,100. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins experienced minor declines and stagnation, privacy-focused altcoins drew
In January, HPX and InterLink Network Vietnam will host an AMA about the Web3 ecosystem. Luke, a Global Partner for InterLink; Thuong Nguyen, a Community Builder; Sisenth Meng from HPX; and Joel, a Global Partner, will all appear as guest speakers for the event. Together, they have created a partnership that offers the necessary solutions
Democrats are hoping to re-engage crypto-aligned voters and donors following their landslide defeat in the 2024 U.S. presidential election by launching a new digital-asset fundraising platform. BlueVault, a crypto fundraising service for Democratic political committees, launched Monday, allowing campaigns to accept donations in Bitcoin and stablecoins. The launch reflects growing concern among Democrats that crypto-native