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Federal Reserve, interest rates, CPI inflation, GDP and macroeconomic trends shaping financial markets.
Bitcoin tumbled below $79,000 on Friday as rising bond yields and resurgent inflation concerns rattled crypto and equity markets. Traders are repricing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, triggering broad selloffs across risk assets including stocks, gold, and digital currencies.
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Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden confirmed the Bank of England is reassessing its proposed stablecoin regulations in response to industry concerns. The central bank aims to balance innovation with financial stability.
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The US Treasury sold $25 billion in 30-year bonds at a 5.046% yield on Wednesday, marking the highest clearing rate since 2007. The auction reflects mounting inflation pressures from geopolitical tensions.
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The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair with a 54-45 vote, marking the narrowest confirmation margin in Fed chair history. Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman was the sole Democratic supporter, as Warsh assumes leadership of a central bank facing direct pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates.
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Blockchain analytics firm Arkham published a public map linking OFAC-sanctioned Tron wallets to Iran's central bank, exposing Tehran's alleged onchain reserves and counterparties following a $344 million USDT freeze.
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Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reached $15.35 billion in total value locked on May 13, 2026, as traders positioned for potential Federal Reserve rate increases. Bitcoin held above $80,000 but faced headwinds from rising inflation and real rates.
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The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee, as the next Federal Reserve Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. Warsh, a former Fed governor and investment banker, will lead the central bank during a critical economic period.
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Kevin Warsh, 56, secured Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair in the most contentious vote ever for the position. He will succeed Jerome Powell as head of the central bank.
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Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell. Known for crypto-friendly positions, his appointment signals potential shifts in the Fed's digital asset stance. Markets showed mixed reactions with Bitcoin down 1.56% and Ethereum declining 1.25%.
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President Trump dismissed concerns about rising inflation, which hit 3.8% in April, stating that stopping Iran's nuclear program is the 'only thing that matters' ahead of his Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping.
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Bitcoin showed volatility as US CPI inflation hit 3.8% year-on-year, its highest level since 2023. Energy prices fueled the rise amid ongoing US-Iran conflict. BTC traded near $81,000 as traders assessed support and resistance levels.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as a Federal Reserve governor in a 51-45 vote along party lines on May 12, 2026. The chamber immediately advanced a cloture motion on his nomination as Fed chair, with a confirmation vote expected this week.
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April CPI surged 3.8% year-over-year, beating forecasts of 3.7% and far exceeding March's 3.3% reading. The hotter-than-expected print reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates at 350-375bps through year-end, sending Bitcoin and equities lower.
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The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on May 12, 2026, in a 51-45 vote. A separate Senate vote to name him Fed chair is expected Wednesday, replacing Jerome Powell whose term ends Friday.
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Prediction market traders are pricing two-in-three odds that U.S. inflation will exceed 4.5% this year, with nearly 40% probability assigned to prices surging above 5%. These signals mark a significant shift in market sentiment around the inflation outlook for 2026.
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The Federal Reserve is set to install a new Chair this week, creating the most significant macro inflection point for Bitcoin in 2026. Markets are watching closely as leadership uncertainty and monetary policy signals converge.
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The Senate confirmed Bitcoin-friendly Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors in a 51-45 vote on May 12, 2026, clearing the path for a final chairmanship vote later that week. Warsh would replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday.
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The US Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, above the 3.1% consensus estimate, as shelter costs remained sticky and energy prices rebounded.
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The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50% at its May meeting, with Chair Powell saying two consecutive months of softer payroll data would justify a rate reduction in September.
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