What’s Ahead in Crypto: Fed Commentary, PCE Report, and Hedera Update

Here’s your outlook for the week beginning September 22, highlighting key cryptocurrency, blockchain, and macroeconomic events likely to influence digital asset markets. For daily updates, sign up for Crypto Daybook Americas for a morning briefing you won’t want to miss.

Federal Reserve Speeches Take Center Stage
Several Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, are scheduled to speak this week. Markets will be closely monitoring their comments for insights into interest rate guidance and broader monetary policy trends.

U.S. PCE Report in Focus
On Friday, the August personal consumption expenditure (PCE) data will be published. As the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, the PCE index can significantly shape market sentiment and inform policy expectations, potentially impacting crypto markets.

Crypto and Blockchain Highlights

• Coinbase is launching futures products tracking a combination of crypto ETFs and tech stocks, offering new trading opportunities.
• Hedera, the layer-1 blockchain platform, is upgrading its mainnet, enhancing network scalability, efficiency, and performance.

Traders and investors should watch these events closely, as central bank guidance, inflation data, and major blockchain updates are likely to drive market volatility and opportunity this week.

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