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Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Stance Stalls Anticipated Rate Cuts, Ignites Fresh Inflation Worries
Fed’s Hawkish Stance Halts Expected Rate Cuts, Sparks Renewed Inflation Concerns ————— NFA.

CoinOtag 2025-01-29 21:09
Federal Reserve decides not to cut interest rates, minutes released
The Fed just hit the brakes again. No rate cuts. No policy pivot. Minutes from their Jan. 28-29 meeting reveal they’re sticking to the 4.25% to 4.50% federal funds rate. Why? Inflation’s still hanging around. The Fed’s two main targets—maximum employment and 2% inflation—aren’t aligned yet, the officials said. They’re reportedly monitoring every move. Labor markets remain strong, with unemployment steady at low levels. Fed officials said that their entire strategy revolves around its dual mandate—keeping people employed and keeping inflation in check. Right now, inflation is a thorn in their side. Officials know that easing rates too soon could bring back runaway price spikes. “The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate,” said the minutes, but that balance comes with conditions. What’s the condition? Data. These guys are repeating once again that everything depends on incoming reports—on inflation trends, labor figures, and any changes in financial conditions. The minutes confirm that the Fed will keep reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed debt to drain excess liquidity. No backing down on that front either. Officials also acknowledged uncertainty ahead. The global economy is having a rough time, supply chains haven’t fully recovered, and financial markets remain unpredictable. But they’ve allegedly built a buffer to handle shocks, and if risks get worse, they promised they’ll pivot. January 29th just isn’t that day. This comes as president Donald Trump said just last week that he was gonna force the Fed into cutting interest rates one way or another. Now with Powell’s speech coming up in a few minutes, many are expecting him to address the tension between him and the Oval. He has said before that the Fed is independent and doesn’t care about the wishes of any president. Though at first he wanted to fire him, president Trump has since changed his mind. Powell, for his part, said he was gonna sue if Trump attempts to challenge his power. Cryptopolitan Academy: How to Write a Web3 Resume That Lands Interviews - FREE Cheat Sheet

Cryptopolitan 2025-01-29 21:08
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission grants PantherTrade and YAX operational licenses
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on January 27 that it had granted its first crypto operational licenses of 2025 to the crypto exchanges PantherTrade and YAX. The commission’s public records further indicated that the two exchanges were registered under the Hong Kong SFC’s Ordinance and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO). YAX (Hong Kong) Limited is a subsidiary of Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited. The latter announced the recent licensing YAX received, mentioning that the exchange would be able to deal with securities and automated trading services after the platform’s official launch. Tiger Brokers also mentioned the exchange’s dedication to providing regulated services for Hong Kong crypto holders and its commitment to innovation. Tiger Broker’s co-founder and CEO, Wu Tianhua, pointed out the rapid development of the crypto sector, further increasing crypto market potential. Tianhua added that creating YAX as a subsidiary showed the company’s dedication to digital asset development and its contribution to making Hong Kong a digital assets hub. YAX (Hong Kong) CEO Kevin Liu Kai commented on the licensing, saying it showed the SFC’s recognition of the exchange’s strength. Kai added that the license would allow the exchange to provide users with secure and transparent trading services while improving YAX’s trading speed and custodial security. PantherTrade also announced on its platform that it received a Deemed VASP license under AMLO. The exchange did not provide any further details about the licensing. Hong Kong plans to speed up VASP licensing Hong Kong says they will issue more crypto exchange licenses by the end of 2024.🇭🇰 pic.twitter.com/6P2h3XFxmz — Christiaan (@ChristiaanDefi) October 28, 2024 After multiple companies applied for operational licenses, the SFC began licensing virtual asset service platforms (VASPs) companies in 2024. The commission created the licensing regime in 2023 to create a safe environment for retail investors to engage with digital assets. The Hong Kong government also aimed to attract multinational businesses to engage with the country’s markets. According to the list provided by the SFC, the commission’s recently issued licenses have placed the total number of licenses issued to VASPs at 9. The Hong Kong virtual assets watchdog had previously approved 4 licenses in December and 2 more in October 2024. The SFC is also planning to speed up the licensing of more crypto service providers by the end of 2026. The commission still lagged behind its initial plan to issue 11 licenses by the end of last year. However, the SFC chairperson, Julia Leung, confirmed that the commission would maintain strict licensing standards to ensure consumer safety. Leung explained that the commission would discuss its expectations with crypto service providers’ management to hasten the licensing process. The government also recognized the rapid growth experienced in the Hong Kong crypto market, further highlighting the steps multiple jurisdictions were taking to regulate virtual assets comprehensively. In a February 2024 report, the SFC mentioned that the government would approach digital assets through ‘risk-based, prudent’ regulations. The Hong Kong Bills Committee also met on January 21 to discuss stablecoin regulations in the country. The discussion indicated the country’s commitment to creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for all digital assets. The regulators mentioned that stablecoin issuers were now required to register with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The committee explained that the HKMA licensing would make sure the stablecoin issuers also followed KYC, AML, and CTF standards placed by the government. The discussions further insisted on the need for the issuers to sustain enough stablecoin reserves to maintain consumer safety. Singapore stands as Hong Kong’s competitor in digital asset markets A recent Bloomberg report highlighted that Singapore is rivalling Hong Kong as the main crypto hub in Asia. The report mentioned that Singapore surpassed Hong Kong in terms of regulatory efficiency and appeal in 2024. Singapore issued 13 licenses last year, double the amount issued in 2023. Hong Kong, on the other hand, has had less than 10 issued since 2020. The report also revealed that Hong Kong’s strict evaluation of VASPs before licensing made the city’s progress in digital assets slower than Singapore’s. TRM Labs’ senior policy advisor, Angela Ang, commented that Hong Kong’s policies were restrictive, especially those related to token listing, delisting, and customer asset custody. The co-founder of One Satoshi, Roger Li, also commented that the city’s high standards were hard to maintain while expecting profits. Per the report, several exchanges withdrew their licensing applications, including OKX and Bybit. Singapore still has OKX, Anchorage, BitGo, and other major exchanges operating in the country. The report further pointed out that the assets allowed for trade in Hong Kong (BTC and ETH) were fewer compared to Singapore. Cryptopolitan Academy: FREE Web3 Resume Cheat Sheet - Download Now

Cryptopolitan 2025-01-29 21:07
Traders Expect Fed to Postpone Rate Cut to June, Based on Short-Term Interest Rate Futures
TRADERS ANTICIPATE FED DELAYING RATE CUT UNTIL JUNE, AS INDICATED BY SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATE FUTURES ————— NFA.

CoinOtag 2025-01-29 21:06
Bitcoin Price Drops by $1K as US Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates
As expected, the US Fed didn’t lower the key interest rates in the first FOMC meeting of the year. BTC’s price had calmed over the past day or so at around $102,000 – $103,000 but started to lose value almost immediately after the decision came out. During the last FOMC meeting for 2024, the US Federal Reserve cut the interest rates by 25 basis points but hinted that the reductions could be paused for 2025 due to the rising concerns about growing inflation. After his inauguration, the country’s new President, Donald J. Trump, insisted that the interest rates should be lowered, but the overall expectations ahead of the meeting were that the central bank would keep them as such – 4.25% to 4.5%. The CPI data that came out last week showed that the inflation was not as high as many anticipated. Nevertheless, the Fed’s decision was indeed to refrain from lowering the rates now, perhaps in anticipation of further inflation data as well as Trump’s upcoming monetary changes. In terms of crypto impact, the Fed’s decision to maintain the interest rates had an immediate effect on prices. Bitcoin, for example, stood close to $103,000 but dropped by about a grand within the first few minutes following the announcement. BTCUSD. Source: TradingView The post Bitcoin Price Drops by $1K as US Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates appeared first on CryptoPotato .

Crypto Potato 2025-01-29 21:06
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says President Trump’s Executive Order Could End Crypto’s Four-Year Cycle – Here’s Why
Crypto’s traditional four-year cycle could come to an end because of President Trump’s executive order, according to Bitwise’s chief investment officer Matt Hougan. In a new note to investors, Hougan says that the four-year cycle appeared to be intact – until Trump came out with the “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” executive order. The executive order directs the United States government to promote stablecoins, end regulatory persecution of digital assets, the evaluation of a national crypto reserve, and other initiatives. The four-year cycle is based on the idea that crypto follows Bitcoin’s halvings when BTC miners’ rewards are cut in half, which happen roughly every four years and tend to precede upward price movements. While the four-year cycle is widely accepted as the norm by many crypto investors, Hougan says that the pattern might now be broken due to the implications of Trump’s executive orders, the implications of which could take years to play out. “The thing I’m wrestling with is that the downstream positive effects of the EO, plus the other changes in Washington, will be felt over the course of years, not months. In the absolute best-case scenario, it will take a year to align on and implement a new regulatory framework for crypto. It will take longer than that for the behemoths on Wall Street to fully orient themselves to crypto’s possibilities. If it’s not until next year that we feel those impacts, will we really have a new “crypto winter” in 2026? Will investors go into hibernation even though they know we’ve entered a new crypto-enabled world? If BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is calling for $700k Bitcoin, are we really going to see a 70% pullback? My guess is that we haven’t fully overcome the four-year cycle. Leverage will build up as the bull market builds. Excess will appear. Bad actors will emerge. And at some point, there could be a sharp pullback when the market gets over its skis. But my guess is that any pullback will be shorter and shallower than in years past. Why? The crypto space has matured; there’s a greater variety of buyers and more value-oriented investors than ever before. I expect volatility, but I’m not sure I’d bet against crypto in 2026. As for now, it’s full steam ahead. The crypto train is leaving the station.” Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Featured Image: Shutterstock/delcarmat The post Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says President Trump’s Executive Order Could End Crypto’s Four-Year Cycle – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

The Daily Hodl 2025-01-29 21:05
Why this Bitcoin proxy is a ‘buy’ even if the Fed holds rates steady today
The US Federal Reserve is broadly expected to leave its key rate unchanged as it announces its policy decision on Wednesday, January 29th. Rate cuts tend to be meaningfully positive for Bitcoin as they make bonds and saving accounts less attractive, making investors look for better returns in the risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies. Still, a

Invezz 2025-01-29 21:05
Market Reacts to Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Decision
The Fed decided to maintain interest rates during the latest meeting. Market expectations align with the Fed's current stance on inflation and employment. Continue Reading: Market Reacts to Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Decision The post Market Reacts to Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Decision appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

CoinTurk News 2025-01-29 21:05
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Takes Note of Elevated Inflation
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds range rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, the first pause since the central bank began easing policy last September. The accompanying policy statement noted that the unemployment rate had stabilized at a "low level" and inflation remained "somewhat elevated." The wording was hawkish as it removed reference to "progress" on inflation moving to its 2% target. Under pressure for most of this week, the price of bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $101,800 shortly following the news. U.S. stocks added to the day's losses, with the Nasdaq down 1.1% and the S&P 500 lower by 0.9%. The dollar and gold were little-changed and the 10-year Treasury yield rose 5 basis points to 4.59%. Since the Fed's first September rate cut, the fed funds rate has been slashed by 100 basis points. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, however, has gone in the opposite direction, rising to 4.6% fro 3.6% — a divergence between short-term and long-term rates that rarely has been seen. That divergence as well as a series of stronger than expected reports on the economy and inflation has not been lost on the Fed. Following the bank's December meeting, Chair Jerome Powell made clear that any further rate cuts — at least for the moment — were on hold. Powell's post-meeting press conference begins shortly, at which market participants will look for further guidance about future policy.

CoinDesk 2025-01-29 21:05
Market Analysis: Expectations of Reduced Federal Reserve Stimulus Shake Crypto Traders Post FOMC Update
Traders Anticipate Reduced Federal Reserve Stimulus Following FOMC Announcement ————— NFA.

CoinOtag 2025-01-29 21:04
CME Set to Launch Cash-Settled Bitcoin Options, Potentially Enhancing Retail Trading Strategies
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is set to enhance the cryptocurrency trading landscape by introducing options linked to its innovative Bitcoin Friday futures. This strategic move aims to cater to

CoinOtag 2025-01-29 21:04
Just In: Fed Keeps The Interest Rates Unchanged
The post Just In: Fed Keeps The Interest Rates Unchanged appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Today, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has finally announced its first monetary policy decision of 2025. In a press release , the Federal Reserve announced that it will keep interest rates steady at the 4.25% to 4.5% range. This decision is in line with expectations. All eyes are on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference, especially in light of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as media questions may focus on the potential impacts on the economy and the Fed’s future actions. The Federal Reserve’s decision could be bearish for risky assets like cryptocurrencies. The hawkish stance from the Fed could make investors less inclined to invest in such assets. The Fed has signaled a slowdown in interest rate cuts due to the strong performance of the American economy. However, this approach seems to clash with the policy stance of the newly-elected president, Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve was expected to keep interest rates steady in the January meeting. While President Trump has pushed for an immediate rate cut, the Fed may hold off due to inflation concerns. Powell’s press conference will offer more clarity on future rate moves. CME FedWatch data showed that there is a 99.5% probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged at the current rate of 4.25% to 4.5%. Notably, the Fed started lowering interest rates in late 2024, cutting by 50 basis points in September and again in November and December. More cuts of up to 50 basis points are possible, but will depend on economic slowdown and lower inflation. Trump’s tax policies may boost the economy, but his trade tariffs and immigration restrictions could raise inflation and delay further rate cuts. With inflation still high and the economy doing well, the need for significant cuts is less urgent. Future Fed decisions may also hinge on the labor market and upcoming non-farm payroll data. Inflation data for January 2025 will be released on February 12 at 8:30 AM ET, and markets will be closely watching, particularly as new AI companies like DeepSeek challenge Nvidia. Inflation, rate cuts, and AI will be key focuses for investors.

coinpedia 2025-01-29 21:04

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