Deflation, Concerns of Risk Assets & SEC Trouble for Cryptos
Higher interest rate rumours lead to market woes, whilst emerging market bonds outperformed. The dollar strengthens but oil prices rise and gold prices fall. China's economy showed signs of slowing recovery with falling prices and exports.
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Jack Dorsey Says Block Will Support Stablecoins Despite Personal Opposition
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