Central Banks have rallied behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell after a DOJ probe tied to a $2.5B renovation of the Fed’s Washington HQ. In a joint note, 11 counterparts cited independence as key to price stability. Powell has said rate policy is under pressure; Trump has denied directing Justice inquiry.
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World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
Bitwise CIO Blasts “Ridiculous” Bitcoin 401(k) Fears: “Less Volatile Than Nvidia”
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls Bitcoin 401(k) fears “ridiculous,” noting BTC’s lower volatility than Nvidia and “derisking” of Bitcoin due to the diversification of its investor base.
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Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that “do business” with Tehran, while Iran’s foreign minister says his country is “ready for war”.
‘They just kept killing’: Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.
Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction: Chart Analysis Shows Clear Path to $1,000 Level – Can BCH Overtake Bitcoin?
It may have corrected today, but the Bitcoin Cash price prediction remains bullish as its chart points towards an incoming breakout.
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Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.
Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies Research in Stablecoin Payments Push
Bakkt Holdings, Inc. said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. (DTR), marking a huge step in its strategy to build stablecoin settlement and programmable payments capabilities.
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Trump mulls ‘very strong’ military options as hundreds killed in Iran protests
The US president says Iranian leaders have called “to negotiate”, but adds the US “may have to act” before a meeting.
Coinbase Threatens to Pull Backing for Senate Crypto Bill: Report
Coinbase may reconsider supporting digital-asset market structure legislation if Senate negotiators include language preventing platforms from offering stablecoin incentives, as traditional banking groups push restrictions beyond the GENIUS Act framework that bars issuers from paying direct interest while allowing third-party rewards amid stalled bipartisan negotiations and January 15 markup deadline.
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