Happy Wednesday!

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin and the entire crypto market started Wednesday on a positive note, but the Fed meeting later today is looming — here’s what to expect.

Anthony Scaramucci rates Donald Trump’s crypto performance a B+ or A- so far, but there are some things he disagrees with — here’s what he said.

Plus, Matt Maley will be going live at 6 PM ET today to show traders how he interprets the Fed’s decision and positions for the short-term reaction. From key technical setups to risk management techniques, this is your real-time guide to staying one step ahead and knowing how to respond as markets move.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Open Green As China Announces Liquidity Injection Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision

Major cryptocurrencies are seeing a green start to the week, buoyed by improving macro sentiment as markets await today's FOMC decision and ongoing U.S.-China trade developments. Notably, Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend for high-stakes trade talks.

What can you expect from the Fed’s decision on interest rates later today?

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FINTECH FOCUS

Anthony Scaramucci Gives Donald Trump ‘B+ Or A-‘ On Crypto But Warns Presidential Meme Coin, DeFi Project Risk Derailing Policy Progress

Anthony Scaramucci has expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, warning it could jeopardize bipartisan efforts to establish sound digital asset policies.

He argued these ventures could potentially open “pathways for corruption, bribery, and other sinister behavior.”

“Even if we give them the benefit of the doubt,” Scaramucci said of the Trump family’s crypto interests, “the presence of these ventures complicates efforts to build consensus in Washington, particularly with older legislators still skeptical about crypto.”

Why then does Scaramucci still rate the president’s performance so highly?

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