BOJ Governor Ueda: Interest Rate Hike and Quantitative Tightening Adjustments to Proceed Separately

Blockchain Association Backs Federal Reserve's Formal Removal of 'Reputation Risk' from Banking Oversight

Gate News message, April 28 — The Blockchain Association, a major U.S. crypto advocacy group, has expressed support for the Federal Reserve's proposal to formally remove "reputation risk" from its banking regulatory framework. In a letter to the Fed, the association noted that reputation risk was al

Bank of Japan Raises 2026 Inflation Forecast to 2.8% While Cutting GDP Growth Outlook

Gate News message, April 28 — The Bank of Japan released its Economic and Price Outlook report on April 28, raising its core CPI inflation forecast for fiscal 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027) to 2.8%, up from the 1.9% projected in January. The central bank simultaneously lowered its fiscal 2026 GDP g

Bitcoin’s attempt to break the $80k mark fell short, and MicroStrategy has launched a new stock issuance to kick off a Bitcoin flywheel

Due to the Iran–U.S. standoff, the market is focused on tech companies’ earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s decision. Bitcoin has not broken through 80,000 again, and the Fear & Greed Index has steadied. Last week, MicroStrategy bought another 3,273 BTC, bringing its holdings to 818,334 BTC. The stock price is up about 30% over the past month, mNAV has risen to 1.25, and the Bitcoin flywheel has been set in motion. Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz and temporarily delayed nuclear talks; the White House says there is discussion. Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple will release their earnings reports, and the central bank’s decision is also in the spotlight. Investors are watching risks from inflation and oil prices.

BTC Retreats to Liquidation-Dense Zone as Central Bank Policy Uncertainty Reshapes Market Dynamics

Gate News message, April 28 — Market focus has shifted from isolated geopolitical risks to a combination of policy divergence and liquidity repricing. The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate unchanged in a 6-3 vote on April 28, with internal divisions reaching new highs and signaling that inf

Major news week: U.S.-Japan interest rate decisions, earnings reports from the five largest tech giants, and employment data land one after another

This week, the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision are set to be released soon, and among the seven major U.S. stock giants, five have published earnings reports, with U.S. employment data coming out at the same time. This article analyzes the transmission paths of macro events to the crypto market and their potential impact.

Week of Major Economic Events: Central Banks Meet, Five Tech Giants Report Earnings, U.S. Jobs Data Released

Gate News message, April 27 — This week marks a significant period for global markets, with central banks from all Group of Seven member nations holding meetings, major U.S. tech companies releasing earnings, and key economic data expected. According to data, 42% of companies in the S&P 500 by marke