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FED member Michelle Bowman said in her assessments of monetary policy that the neutral interest rate is higher than before the pandemic. Bowman argued that the Fed’s inflation is within its target range, but that risks to the labor market outweigh the risks. Bowman stated that he favors a gradual approach to interest rate adjustments, saying, “It is critical to protect employment by taking decisive and proactive steps now.” He noted that the impact of monetary policy on the economy will be evident over time, emphasizing the importance of the central bank’s ability to make independent decisions. Bowman said the…

Sberbank is reporting high demand for crypto derivative instruments on the Russian market, after selling well over a billion rubles’ worth of digital asset financial products. The banking giant plans to expand the portfolio of these products and expects a strong convergence between traditional and decentralized finance in the future, according to a top executive. Sberbank raises 1.3 billion rubles from nine derivative offerings Sber, the largest Russian bank by assets, has been quite successful in placing financial instruments based on the value of cryptocurrencies in the months since the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) approved them. The monetary authority…

Nearly $6B from Korean retail investors is currently supporting Ethereum’s surprising market strength. Around 68 firms hold 5.66 million ETH, controlling nearly 4.7% total supply. Analyst notes that ethereum breakout from a daily bullish flag sets sights on a $6,650 price target. Ethereum dominance is growing strong against Bitcoin, and recent data suggests that South Korean retail investors are playing a key role in keeping the price strong. Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, revealed that nearly $6 billion from Korean retail capital is tied up in Ethereum treasuries, acting as the primary support behind the ETH’s surge. South Korean Retail…

Priya Misra, fixed income securities portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, commented on the US economy, interest rate outlook, and bond markets on the Squawk Box program on CNBC. Misra stated that current interest rates remain restrictive, saying, “I think the Fed will continue to gradually cut interest rates. There are differing opinions on where the neutral interest rate level is, but market data will guide the Fed.” Misra emphasized the strength of corporate balance sheets and the structurally sound environment, but noted that customs duties and high interest rates create cyclical pressure on growth. Therefore, he argued that investors…

Coinbase is preparing to launch a new American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, and everything about it — from the design to the rewards — seems tailored to bitcoin enthusiasts. A card built around bitcoin’s origin story Unlike most crypto-linked cards, Coinbase’s upcoming product isn’t just about perks — it’s about symbolism. The card is etched with data from the Genesis Block, the very first block ever created on the Bitcoin network by pseudonymous inventor Satoshi Nakamoto on Jan. 3, 2009. That single block launched the Bitcoin blockchain and marked the beginning of an entirely new financial…

While institutional interest in altcoins continues to increase after Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) is one of the most preferred altcoins. As institutional ETH purchases continue, institutions and companies’ Ethereum holdings have surpassed 10% of the total supply. Experts believe this is an indication that the institutionalization of the Ethereum market is progressing rapidly. According to data from StrategicETHReserve, Ethereum treasuries hold approximately 5.66 million ETH, while spot Ethereum ETFs hold approximately 6.81 million ETH. Total institutional holdings, according to the data, have risen to 12.48 million ETH, representing 10.31% of the Ethereum supply. The surge in ETF inflows in recent months…

Grayscale revealed in an index that altcoins provided the best returns in the third quarter of 2025. Bitcoin’s underperformance became the quarter’s most defining characteristic, while BNB Chain, Prometheus, and Avalanche led the ranking for top risk-adjusted performers. The index was generally dominated by tokens used for financial applications and smart contract platforms. Thematic narratives centered on stablecoin adoption, exchange volume, and Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) overwhelmingly drove this outperformance. Altcoins Dominated Q3 Performance The third quarter of 2025 proved to be a period of broad-based strength in the digital asset market. According to an index developed by Grayscale Research,…

The sudden market downturn that shook the crypto market this week may have been the result of a coordinated attack directed at Binance, according to Forgiven, an executive from the Conflux (CFX) network. In a post shared on X, the executive alleged that the incident exposed structural flaws that allowed cascading liquidations across major trading pairs. 1011大暴跌主任推测是一次有预谋的针对Bn和Bn某主要做市商的攻击,而阿喀琉斯之踵就在币安的统一账户合约保证金的问题上.除了正常U本位和币本位可以保证金外,Bn也放开了pos衍生物和理财型稳定币做统一保证金的选项。这次被攻击最严重的三个保证金标的分别是USDE, Wbeth和BnSol.… pic.twitter.com/fWLXqqQLQO — Forgiven (@forgivenever) October 11, 2025 Related: CoinGlass Accuses Binance of Underreporting Liquidations in Trump-Induced Crypto Crash How the Exploit Hit Binance’s Margin System Forgiven explained that Binance’s architecture lets traders use a mix of collateral, from USD- and coin-margined contracts…

Ethereum has been closing in on its recent all-time high mark and could keep climbing past it to a fresh record of $5,000 or more, if institution demand and progress towards its Fusaka upgrade continues to be encouraging, an analyst said. “Ethereum’s path toward $5,000 will depend on a confluence of sustained institutional demand, upgrade-driven scalability, and supportive macro conditions,” Javier Rodriguez-Alarcón, chief investment officer at digital asset investment firm XBTO, told Decrypt. “Spot ETH ETFs have seen robust inflows, over $1.3 billion in the past week alone, signaling renewed conviction from institutional allocators.” “On-chain metrics and whale accumulation patterns…

Russia’s foreign trade settlements with cryptocurrency approached $12 billion in the first half of the year, according to the Kremlin’s business advisor. The Russian president’s representative is convinced that cryptocurrencies are catching up with gold in terms of stability and are no longer a niche phenomenon. Kremlin official compares cryptocurrency to gold Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have ceased to be a niche asset and have already become as stable as gold, said Boris Titov, Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights under the President of the Russian Federation. Quoted by the Gazeta.ru website, Titov highlighted that the crypto market’s capitalization has…