BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says yen needs BOJ rate signals, not just intervention
BOJ’s lack of clear rate signals risks undermining yen stability, impacting global markets and investor confidence in Japanese assets. The post BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says yen needs BOJ rate signals, not just intervention appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US producer prices unchanged in July, dimming rate hike odds
Stable producer prices suggest reduced inflationary pressures, potentially easing monetary policy and supporting economic stability. The post US producer prices unchanged in July, dimming rate hike odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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SEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new date
The first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement....
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Fed July rate hold was ‘absolutely’ right, Kaplan says
Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Rob Kaplan has backed the Federal Reserve’s 9–3 decision to hold interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July while urging policymakers to keep their options open before September. Why Kaplan supports the Fed’s July rate hold Bloomberg…...
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US considers indefinite Iran naval blockade amid oil supply shortfall
The indefinite blockade could exacerbate U.S.-Iran tensions, destabilize global oil markets, and strain geopolitical relations further. The post US considers indefinite Iran naval blockade amid oil supply shortfall appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge Boltz Shuts Down After AI-Assisted Attacks
Boltz has suspended its Bitcoin swap service after a series of AI-assisted attacks caused losses for the bootstrapped five-person company, with the shutdown announced on August 3 and a new group of veteran Bitcoiners now preparing to take over the project. The episode points to a growing security problem...
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Real Sociedad cancels Nayef Aguerd transfer after medical tests
Real Sociedad’s decision highlights the financial and strategic risks clubs face when dealing with players recovering from significant injuries. The post Real Sociedad cancels Nayef Aguerd transfer after medical tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ether.fi upgrades neobank with stocks and 4% loans
Ether.fi has upgraded its non-custodial neobank with tokenized stocks and metals, portfolio-backed loans near 4%, payments in over 30 currencies, and programmatic ETHFI buybacks. Ether.fi neobank combines trading, loans, and payments According to Ether.fi’s Thursday announcement, the “Summer” release places…...
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Tokenized stocks’ share of total RWA market cap rises to over 15%
The rise of tokenized stocks signals a shift towards blockchain-based financial products, potentially reshaping traditional equity markets. The post Tokenized stocks’ share of total RWA market cap rises to over 15% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Norway’s $1.7T wealth fund discloses $82M stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies
Norway’s wealth fund investment in BitMine could drive institutional interest in Ethereum, impacting market dynamics and staking strategies. The post Norway’s $1.7T wealth fund discloses $82M stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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