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Laurie • Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 am EDT

Bitcoin Holds Steady as U.S. Inflation Falls

U.S. inflation cooled again in July, but Bitcoin barely moved as investors appeared to have already prepared for the softer economic data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.1% in July after falling 0.4% in June. Annual inflation eased from 3.5% to 3.4%, while core inflation, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.5% over the past year. For Bitcoin, the numbers were encouraging. The market reaction, however, was surprisingly calm. U.S. Inflation Continues to Cool Shelter costs rose only 0.1% during July but still accounted for roughly two-thirds of the overall monthly increase. Energy moved in the

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Laurie • Jul 27, 2026, 5:05 pm EDT

Bitcoin Holds Firm Despite AI Stock Selloff as Markets Await Key Federal Reserve Decision

Bitcoin remained steady this week despite weakness in parts of the technology sector, as investors shifted their attention toward several major economic events expected to influence financial markets. While some artificial intelligence-related stocks experienced declines, Bitcoin continued to trade within its recent range. Ethereum also showed strength alongside the broader digital asset market. A Busy Week for Financial Markets Several significant economic events are scheduled this week, including: These events are closely watched by investors because they can influence overall market sentiment and liquidity across a wide range of asset classes, including digital assets. Bitcoin Continues to Show Stability Despite

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johnd • Mar 7, 2024, 2:53 pm EST

Have U.S. Treasuries Shifted from “Risk-Free” to “Risky”?

The financial world is facing a paradox that many feel mirrors the 2008 crisis, where the once unassailable U.S. Treasuries, traditionally seen as the epitome of safety, are now perceived as potential liabilities. This profound change in perspective is evidenced by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association’s (ISDA) recent correspondence with key U.S. financial regulators, underscoring a deepening concern within the banking sector about the true risk of U.S. Treasuries. On March 5, 2024, the ISDA’s requested to exclude U.S. Treasuries from the supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) calculations reveals an uncomfortable truth. Banks, once reliant on these instruments for their

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