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Updated April 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM UTC

Read macro-driven crypto news linking Bitcoin and digital assets to rates, inflation, liquidity, geopolitics, and global markets.

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Macro

U.S. Treasury yield spread dips to historic lows signaling economic caution

Investor confidence dwindles as treasury yield spread dives.

3 years ago

Stablecoins

Global Stablecoins need governing body, pose risk to financial stability says IMF, FSB in new G20 report

IMF and FSB map out global crypto regulatory roadmap to bolster financial stability and integrity.

3 years ago

Analysis

Mortgage-treasury spreads hit historical highs revealing Bitcoin opportunity

A wide spread indicates tighter credit conditions, with banks and lenders more cautious about lending money due to concerns about borrowers' ability to repay loans or broader economic uncertainties.

3 years ago

Analysis

Breaking traditions: Why gold prices defy 10-year Treasury yield movements

The historical divergence between gold and 10-year Treasury yields challenges market norms.

3 years ago

Analysis

Adjusting Bitcoin’s price for US liquidity reveals key indicator for bull run

Bitcoin's evolving correlation with M1 money supply key to understanding its growing role in the financial system.

3 years ago

Macro

Federal Reserve resumes rate hikes at FOMC meeting, bringing federal funds rate to 22-year high

The Federal Reserve is cautiously but unwaveringly pursuing its goal of 2% inflation, resuming rate hikes after a month-long pause.

3 years ago

Macro

Bitcoin and S&P 500 decouple from net liquidity

Unraveling the decoupling of Bitcoin and the S&P 500 from net liquidity and its potential impact on market dynamics.

3 years ago

Macro

Fed decided against rate hikes in June FOMC meeting, but left room for future increases

The Fed reasserted its decision to leave the target interest rate at 5% to 5.25%.

3 years ago

Macro

Why some hedge funds are shorting U.S. banks

Mixed results from the Federal Reserve's bank stress test are in line with the increased shorting of U.S. regional banks. CryptoSlate explores the effects this could have on Bitcoin.

3 years ago