US Treasury Secretary Bessent supports Fed’s elimination of forward guidance

Eliminating forward guidance could lead to increased market volatility as investors adjust to a less predictable monetary policy environment. The post US Treasury Secretary Bessent backs Fed’s decision to ditch forward guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple’s possible approval to hold a Federal Reserve (Fed) master account could be the spark that pushes XRP into another major phase of upside momentum. Fed Settlement Access In his latest report, market analyst Sam Daodu said AI models broadly agree that XRP may rise if Ripple gains access to Fed settlement infrastructure.  A major reason behind the optimism is that Fed access would allow Ripple to settle directly through those rails, rather than routing transactions through banks that currently act as middlemen.  Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Drops Below $2,000—Why Standard Chartered Still Expects $40,000 By 2030 Daodu suggested the process may already be moving toward reality. In March 2026, Kraken became the first crypto firm to receive a master account through the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, which he cited as evidence that the approval pathway is no longer purely theoretical. Building on this development, Daodu shared model-driven forecasts for XRP, drawing comparisons

The shift towards equities by crypto exchanges highlights a strategic pivot to diversify revenue streams amid crypto market volatility. The post Coinbase reports equities outperform crypto amid strong earnings data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical events now heavily influence crypto markets, highlighting Bitcoin's vulnerability to global news cycles and increasing market volatility. The post Strait of Hormuz drama sends Bitcoin on a wild round trip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BlackRock's cautious equity stance highlights market volatility and the need for agile investment strategies amid transformative tech trends. The post BlackRock trims equity overweight to 1% as US stocks hit record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The unexpected PMI surge suggests a robust manufacturing recovery, potentially influencing national economic forecasts and Fed policy decisions. The post Chicago PMI surges to 62.7, demolishing forecasts and signaling manufacturing rebound appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising inflation complicates monetary policy, potentially delaying rate cuts and impacting risk assets like crypto due to higher borrowing costs. The post US inflation hits three-year high as energy prices surge, complicating Fed rate cut timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed's steady policy stance suggests stability in economic conditions, but future shifts depend on evolving inflation and employment data. The post Fed’s Paulson affirms current policy stance, no rate cut urgency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.