SpendNode Podcast: Crypto News & Analysis

Fed Minutes Flip Bitcoin's Rate-Cut Trade Into a Hike-Risk Problem

The Fed's April minutes show policymakers ready to tighten if inflation stays sticky. CME FedWatch now prices a 54% chance of a December hike.

Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair, Signals Greenspan-Style Approach

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair Friday, with early reporting pointing to an Alan Greenspan-style approach to policy.

BitMine's $126M ETH Buy Sets Up Russell Index Inclusion Test

BitMine added 60,000 ETH worth $126M near $2,000, building a treasury position large enough to test inclusion in Russell indexes tied to $12.2T in passive assets.

Crypto Reverses Selloff as Rubio Cites Iran Progress on Strait of Hormuz

BTC +3.3%, ETH +4.6%, SOL +5% in 24h after Secretary Rubio cites significant progress in past 48 hours toward an Iran deal covering the Strait of Hormuz.

Tether's $141B Treasury Pile Puts Stablecoin Risk Inside US Debt

Tether holds $141B in US Treasuries directly and indirectly, ranking 17th globally and entangling stablecoin demand with sovereign debt financing.