No, Friday's jobs report hasn't materially boosted Fed rate hike odds
BTC fell on Friday and Treasury yields rose, but the hawkish market reaction looks overdone when compared to the largely steady Fed rate hike odds.
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Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'
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New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.
Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month
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AMC CEO tells Robinhood to stop issuing stock token as industry executives weigh in
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From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs
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U.S. Sheriff’s association shifts opposition stance to Clarity Act to 'neutral'
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