Monetary Policy

On October 1, ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel presented three models for putting central bank money onchain at the Bank of England's Future of Money conference in London. The approaches would either tokenize central bank reserves directly on a programmable platform, connect existing

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market face nine scheduled events in October with the potential to drive price action, starting with the September jobs report on 2 October and concluding with the Federal Reserve's rate decision on 28 October. Bitfinex analysts identified 17 macro catalysts for the

Bitcoin traded at $86,757 on Friday, up 3% over 24 hours and 2% on the week, following August core PCE inflation data that came in at 3.0% against expectations of 3.3%. The repricing shifted Federal Reserve rate hold odds for the October 28 meeting to 74%, from 35.8% a week ago, according to CME's F

According to Bitcoin News on X, during Dutch parliamentary debate, a state secretary classified cryptocurrencies alongside cognac, gold, silver, and Pokémon trading cards, explaining why crypto was excluded from a proposed tax amendment. The discussion highlighted potential tax differences: crypto

Arthur Hayes, chief investment officer at Maelstrom fund, stated at CONNECT by Cointelegraph: Seoul Edition on Tuesday during Korea Blockchain Week that US policymakers could lift cryptocurrency prices by printing more money. Hayes explained AI companies need trillions of dollars to finance data

According to PANews, on October 2, the European Central Bank proposed three models for introducing central bank currency on-chain: direct issuance, bridge mechanisms, and intermediation through private institutions. These models would enable central bank currency to settle transactions for

Bitcoin recovered to the 115 million won level as US 10-year Treasury yields retreated from their highest point since 2002. According to virtual asset exchange Bithumb, Bitcoin traded at 115.62 million won, up 0.89% from 24 hours prior, while global platform CoinMarketCap showed the cryptocurrency a

Bitcoin started October trading at $83,823, up 0.28% on the day, after closing September with a 6.33% gain. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16 to a range of 3.75% to 4%, the first hike since July 2023. October has historically returned 19.92% on average for

On October 1, Bitcoin opened at $83,823, up 0.28% on the day, as the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on September 16, the first hike since July 2023. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.289%, a 52-week high. Bitcoin spot ETFs logged $148.69 million in net outflows on

According to the Banque de France, on October 1, the central bank issued new guidance clarifying the distinction between stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The guidance defines stablecoins as privately issued digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies, designed to maintain

According to Petra Tschudin, a member of the Swiss National Bank's governing board, large stablecoins that operate outside the existing dual-layer financial system pose risks to central bank policy effectiveness. Speaking Wednesday in Zurich, Tschudin acknowledged that modernizing the payment system

Bitcoin rose above $85,000 following the release of August PCE inflation data that came in below expectations. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed core PCE rose 3.0% year over year against 3.3% expected, and headline PCE came in at 3.4% versus 3.7%. Bitcoin reached a high of $85,5

Bitcoin posted a 7.33% gain in September 2026 as of the 30th, approaching the highest September return since data tracking began in 2013, according to Decrypt. The cryptocurrency needs to close above $83,600 by month-end to surpass the previous record of 7.29% set in September 2024, and would mark t

According to PANews on Sept 30, Swiss National Bank board member Tschudin stated that stablecoins and their low integration with the dual banking system are making monetary policy transmission more difficult. He emphasized that the design of digital currency types should not restrict the central ban

Bitcoin is trading at $83,000 ahead of the August core PCE inflation release scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on September 30. The price stands 0.71% above its 24-hour low of $82,700, with market focus on whether the inflation report will push BTC below that level. The Federal Reserve explicitly ties its

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), on Tuesday the central bank raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, marking its highest level since 2011. The decision was unanimous. The RBA cited multiple inflation pressures: Middle East conflict disrupting global oil supplies, strong

Park Sang-hyuk, editor-in-chief of Digital Asset, explained why stablecoins are important amid rising US Treasury yields during an appearance on SamproTV on the 30th. Despite rising Treasury yields suppressing risk asset prices including Bitcoin, Bitcoin has shown relatively resilient performance in

Cryptocurrency market experts forecast US 10-year Treasury yields could rise to 6% on local time 29th, according to Coindesk. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, stated yields remain low relative to nominal GDP growth at 6.56% and federal debt growth averaging 8.5% annually since 2020. Dan

According to Coindesk, on September 29, crypto market experts predicted U.S. 10-year Treasury yields could rise to 6%, the highest level since 2000. 10x Research founder Marcus Theelen noted that current yields remain low relative to nominal GDP growth (6.56%) and average federal debt growth (8.5% a

Bitcoin was at $83,446 on Sept. 30, continuing to trade within a range. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which showed approximately 7.1 million nonfarm job openings (exactly 7,079 thousand). Overall conditions remained stable, with no sharp cooling. According to CME Group estimates, the probability of another FED rate hike at its October meeting remains above 50%. BLS August JOLTS Data: 7.1 Million Nonfarm Job Openings;