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Fed holds rate steady as recent dollar slide fuels Bitcoin, crypto debate

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The FOMC paused rate cuts, but a weakening dollar may be doing the easing instead, reshaping expectations for Bitcoin, crypto markets and US monetary policy.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 21:18:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Coinbase launches prediction markets in all 50 US states via Kalshi

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More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”

Published Date: 2026-01-28 20:12:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Crypto PAC Fairshake reports $193M after industry donations ahead of US midterms

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The funding represented a 37% increase in Fairshake’s cash on hand since it last disclosed its holdings in July 2025.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 19:25:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin traders eye $93.5K liquidation sweep despite Fed interest rate pause

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Bitcoin retreated from intraday highs after the US Fed left interest rates unchanged, but futures market data suggests traders may attempt to seize the short liquidity in BTC’s $93,500 range.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 19:14:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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US senators to weigh CFTC, other amendments to crypto market structure bill

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The US financial regulator has just one Senate-confirmed commissioner, leading to lawmakers' concerns about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's balance and effectiveness.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 17:55:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Price predictions 1/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, XMR

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Bitcoin rallied above $90,000 as the US dollar index weakened, gold hit new highs and traders positioned ahead of Wednesday's FOMC. Will a rate cut or pause extend the BTC, altcoin rally?

Published Date: 2026-01-28 17:40:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Dubai Insurance launches crypto wallet premium payments, claims settlements

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The digital wallet allows insurance premiums and claims to be settled in crypto through a regulated custody partnership with Zodia Custody.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 17:34:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin price fails to follow as gold hits $5.3K record into FOMC

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Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 16:31:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Fidelity readies digital dollar as stablecoins move into institutional finance

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Fidelity will issue a stablecoin through its newly approved national trust bank, signaling deeper institutional use of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 16:18:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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HYPE price soars 58% amid exploding commodities trading on Hyperliquid

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HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its onchain activity exploded, with a 45% price rally to $50 next in the cards.

Published Date: 2026-01-28 15:23:30
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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