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                                                       Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell A dramatic escalation in the long‑running tension between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has thrust the independence of the U.S. central bank into the spotlight. The conflict deepened after Powell disclosed that the Department of Justice had issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve—an action he suggested was politically motivated. The inquiry centers on Powell’s congressional testimony about cost overruns tied to a Federal Reserve building renovation. Powell has dismissed the investigation as a pretext, arguing that the administration’s real aim is to pressure the Fed into cutting interest rates more aggressively, a move Trump has repeatedly demanded. The threat of potential...
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Bitcoin Surges to New Heights: Record Highs Amidst Dollar Weakness

 


Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has achieved a remarkable milestone, soaring past $72,000 for the first time. This surge marks the sixth consecutive day of gains, propelling its year-to-date rally to an impressive 70%. The driving force behind this ascent? Massive inflows into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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  • Bitcoin’s Rally: The virtual currency surged by as much as 4%, reaching a peak of $72,234 on Monday. Notably, smaller tokens like Ether, Solana, and Avalanche also experienced gains.
  • Institutional Interest: Investors have poured nearly $10 billion into a batch of new Bitcoin ETFs since their launch in the US just two months ago. This influx has ignited a broad surge across crypto markets.
  • Global Acceptance: The London Stock Exchange has confirmed its acceptance of applications for admitting Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes. Additionally, Thailand’s securities regulator has granted retail investors permission to buy overseas crypto ETFs.
  • Technical Indicators: Other bullish signals include the upcoming quadrennial “halving” event scheduled for April, which will reduce Bitcoin’s supply growth by half. Furthermore, growing open interest in Chicago-based CME Group’s Bitcoin futures market and a rebound in the funding rate indicate heightened interest from both institutional and retail traders.

As Bitcoin continues its meteoric rise, all eyes remain on the crypto landscape. 


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