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Grayscale says the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike will not drive major changes in crypto markets. Nor would a second increase this year. Head of Research Zach Pandl published the note on Thursday. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) had raised its target range to 3.75%-4.00% a day earlier. Why 1997 Matters

JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin could see stronger price support than gold if ETF hedging eases, as short interest in BlackRock’s IBIT reaches its highest level of 2026.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its interest rate to 1.25% on Friday, the highest level since 1995, as energy costs from the war in Iran pressure economies. The board split 7-2 on the decision, with members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting. Markets had priced in the move almost entirely before the meeting ended.

Starknet lending protocol Nostra paused its money market on Thursday after a manipulated price oracle let one account borrow roughly $3.5 million against NSTR collateral. Lending, borrowing, withdrawals, and liquidations remain unavailable while the team reconciles each asset. Recovery prospects remain unclear for

"By the time the crowd feels safe again, you may already be looking at XRP from behind," one popular analyst stated.