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Bitcoin and Gold: An Unexpected Correlation
The year 2023 saw Bitcoin and gold demonstrate remarkable synchronized growth, despite rising interest rates worldwide. This event drew the focus of analysts, who are delving into why these two ideologically opposing assets have formed such a tight bond. What's behind this trend? 
Goldman Sachs Envisions Gradual Fed Rate Cuts
Their economists anticipate a reduction in interest rates by late June next year, following a gradual quarterly decrease pattern.
“The cuts in our forecast are driven by the desire to normalize the funds rate from a restrictive level once inflation is closer to the target,” says Jan Hatzius, a senior economist at Goldman.
Goldman forecasts rate cuts in Q2 2024, expecting 25 basis point reductions per quarter with pace uncertainties.
“We expect the funds rate to eventually stabilize at 3-3.25%,” say their economists. Crypto Deposits: The Alternative to Traditional Banking
Fiat currencies are prone to constant devaluation and inflation. The interest rates on bank deposits are no longer sufficient to cover the rate of depreciation of such means of payment. Nonetheless, investing in crypto deposits is a popular tool that provides high returns. 
3AC Attempted to Mislead LayerZero
Kyle Davies, the co-founder of the now-bankrupt crypto fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), tried convincing LayerZero's leadership to hand over their entire treasury to the fund just days before declaring bankruptcy. LayerZero Labs CEO Bryan Pellegrino revealed Davies offered enticingly high-interest rates for the deal. APR and APY: How to Calculate Interest Rates?
Before you venture into the DeFi world, it's smart to get a grip on the terms that underlie yield calculations. The key concepts you need to master are the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and the Annual Percentage Yield (APY). What's the difference between the two? 
Cryptocurrencies Trapped by High Interest Rates
Analytical company Nansen has issued a report examining the impact of inflation on both the traditional and cryptocurrency markets. Their experts forecast global growth following the conclusion of the era marked by interest rate hikes and the implementation of transparent regulation. BlackRock CEO predicts: inflation & interest rates still rising
Current situation in the banking sector is described by Lawrence Fink as the "price of easy money." He believes that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank could have led to a massive financial crisis, but the prompt response of regulators prevented serious consequences. 
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