Digital asset investment products have seen substantial outflows totaling $ 600 million, marking the most significant withdrawal since March 22, 2024. According to Coinshares and lead researcher James Butterfill, this exodus is attributed to a hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stance, leading investors to reduce their exposure to fixed-supply assets like bitcoin. Coinshares …
Ryze Labs Weighs In: Fed’s Stance on Interest Rates and Its Impact on Market Dynamics
Following the release of lower-than-anticipated CPI data on June 12, U.S. equities climbed to record highs, with bitcoin exceeding $ 70,000. However, Ryze Labs, a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 projects worldwide, particularly in emerging markets, stated that the Federal Reserve’s hawkish dot plot forecast and subsequent comments by Chair Jerome …
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji Sticks to Firm’s Anti-Crypto Stance, No Plans for Bitcoin ETF
Salim Ramji, the new CEO of Vanguard and former head of Blackrock’s global ETF business, has affirmed the company’s position against launching a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), emphasizing the need for consistency with Vanguard’s investment philosophy that views crypto as a speculative and immature asset class. Despite Ramji’s prior involvement in launching Blackrock’s successful […]
Messari CEO Criticizes US President’s Crypto Stance, Foresees ‘Mass Wealth Confiscation’ if Biden Gets Reelected
Recently, Messari’s founder and CEO, Ryan Selkis, has expressed strong opinions about the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. On Thursday, Selkis voiced his concerns on the social media platform X, stating that a “second Biden term will lead to mass wealth confiscation and crypto seizures.” […]
Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Coinbase, Eyes Neutral Stance Amid Crypto Surge
In a significant shift, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its rating on Coinbase shares from selling to neutral, citing a surge in crypto prices and record-breaking daily volumes. The adjustment to a $ 282 price target reflects the bank’s reassessment of the San Francisco-based crypto exchange’s revenue potential and operational strides toward profitability. Goldman Sachs …