Monetary Policy

US Stock Market News reported that the S&P 500 fell from an all-time high on October 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM UTC (October 8, 3:51 AM IST), as elevated oil prices stoked concerns about potential inflationary pressures that could trigger Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. Brent crude settled

The Bitcoin white paper turned 18 on October 31, renewing debate over the financial system Satoshi Nakamoto sought to challenge when he published the document in 2008. Released weeks after the US government approved a $700 billion bailout package for struggling banks during the global financial

On October 31, Bitcoinist reported that the Bitcoin white paper reached its 18th anniversary, reigniting discussion about the financial system Satoshi Nakamoto originally sought to challenge. According to Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet expanded from

According to Federal Reserve announcement on October 28, the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote. Bitcoin price held near $81,000 following the decision, spiking to about $81,700 in the minutes after the announcement before retreating. The two

According to Foresight News, the Bank of England launched a consultation today, October 30, on whether central counterparties (CCPs) should accept tokenized forms of eligible collateral. The central bank stated that tokenization could enhance collateral mobility and management efficiency,

From 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC) on October 29, 2026, ETH fell 0.91% over the hour, trading between 2303.9 and 2337.1 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.42%. ETH is currently at $2258.15, down 4.40% over 24 hours, as market volatility has increased significantly and sentiment remains cautious. The main drivers of this move are a contraction in risk appetite amid a high-interest-rate environment and continued outflows from ETH ETFs. Net ETF outflows have weakened support from Spot Bids, while high interest ra

Approximately $11 billion in Bitcoin options expire Friday on Deribit, a crypto options exchange, with Bitcoin trading near $81,500 a day after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote Wednesday. The expiry covers about 135,000 Bitcoin in contracts, roughly one-th

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 to $79,735, down 1.6% in 24 hours, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady with two policymakers voting for an immediate increase. Ethereum dropped 2.4% to $2,302 amid broader market weakness. Crypto liquidations reached $395.92 million over 24 hours,

Bitcoin (BTC) staged a V-shaped rebound and was trading at around $80,920 as of October 29. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reopening its investigation into whether Polymarket violated its agreement to bar US users, drawing attention. Strategy shareholders approved daily dividend accrual for STRC, STRF, STRK, and STRD, with 99.3% voting in favor. Macro Events & Crypto Hot Topics US prediction market platform Polymarket is once again facing regulatory scrutiny. According to

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced the FOMC interest rate decision on October 28, with the decision approved by a 10-2 vote and the federal funds target range held unchanged at 3.75%-4.00%. As this was a non-quarterly meeting, no dot plot or Summary of Economic Projections was released. Interest-rate-sensitive assets, including U.S. stocks, the dollar, and Bitcoin, saw significant volatility during the press conference; Bitcoin staged a V-shaped rebound on October 29, trading at $81,026 at pres

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest rate decision at today's FOMC meeting, with market participants closely monitoring potential impacts on Bitcoin. The Fed is widely anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged despite ongoing inflation concerns. The Federal Reserve holds

The Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET today, with markets pricing odds of a hold above 90%, according to CME FedWatch. The central bank is expected to maintain the target range at 3.75%-4.00% after September's rate hike, the first increase since 2023. Bitcoin trades a

US Treasury yields climbed back above 5% on Wednesday, October 28, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The benchmark 10-year yield reached approximately 5.01%, according to Trading Economics, up from around 5.00% in the previous session. The move comes after yields

Last night, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) held its Talk to the SARB Forums in Cape Town and Polokwane, addressing key economic topics including its 3% inflation target and ongoing cryptocurrency reforms. According to the bank's official announcement, the forums aimed to enhance

Bitcoin was quoted at $80,700 on Oct. 28, up 0.87% intraday, as its correlation with the U.S. stock market rose to its highest level since late May. Glassnode researchers noted that the cost basis of buyers who entered the market over the past two years is concentrated at $87,000 and above. Profit-taking or stop-loss selling in this range has ended Bitcoin’s rally twice this year, and Bitcoin has typically fallen 25% or more after each selloff. Key Bitcoin Data: $87,000 Has Halted Rallies Twice

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds its Day 2 meeting and policy rate decision at 3 a.m. Korea time on Oct. 29, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at 3:30 a.m. Korea time on Oct. 29. Corporate earnings releases are scheduled from Alphabet and Microsoft on Oct. 28.