Bitcoin is stuck near $80,000 as traders build stablecoin positions that could return to the market once Fed uncertainty clears.

  • Markets are pricing a 92.5% chance of a Fed rate hike Wednesday, leaving traders focused on whether policymakers deliver any surprises.
  • Crypto investors are cutting risk ahead of the decision, with Talos seeing a sharp shift into stablecoins and weaker buying interest in bitcoin and ether.
  • Bitcoin leverage remains subdued, suggesting the bigger move could come after the Fed decision if sidelined stablecoin capital flows back into crypto.

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The Definitive Stablecoin Landscape Series: Asia Pacific

As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money

U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rate rising to 4.2%

Crypto traders are in risk-on mode as bitcoin dominance nears return to 60%

Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions

Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall

Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money

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