Attention is riveted on the Federal Reserve’s assembly set for May 1, with widespread anticipation that the U.S. central banking authority might lower the federal funds rate at this juncture of the year. Currently, market forecasts suggest a rate reduction is very unlikely, and Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester has expressed her inability to […]
On Friday, the Avalanche-based options protocol, Arrow Markets, unveiled its successful $ 4 million Series A fundraising initiative. The global project aiming to “revolutionize crypto options trading” garners support from prominent backers including Framework Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and the Avalanche Blizzard ecosystem fund. Crypto Options Platform Arrow Markets Bags $ 4M in Funding …
Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other cryptocurrencies are far more exposed to misconduct.” Lawmakers Say SEC Should Not Approve Spot Crypto ETFs […]
Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reason why it is eager to invest there. ‘Extraordinary Potential’ The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has clarified that Nigeria, despite being one of the world’s […]
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), experienced a 3.2% increase over the 12 months ending in February, marginally higher by 0.1% compared to January’s CPI. This development is not being well-received by the financial markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve might postpone any reductions in the benchmark federal funds rate. Persistent Inflation Pressures Fed, Leaving […]