FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | September 8, 2025
2025-09-08 08:26:09U.S. Inflation Watch: August CPI & PPI Data Ahead
This week’s U.S. economic calendar is packed with key data. Monday brings August New York Fed 1-year inflation expectations. Wednesday features August PPI and July wholesale sales. Thursday highlights August CPI and initial jobless claims for the week ending September 6. On Friday, markets will watch September’s preliminary 1-year inflation expectations and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index.
Gold, Uranium, Tungsten Get Pass on Trump Global Tariffs
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will exempt graphite, tungsten, uranium, gold bars, and other metals from tariffs, while introducing new taxes on silicone products. The executive order takes effect Monday.
In Bid for Party Unity, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Tenders Resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 7, stating he wished to prevent internal party division. The Liberal Democratic Party will decide on September 8 whether to hold an extraordinary presidential election. Ishiba is scheduled to hold a press conference at 5 PM Tokyo time.
Bitcoin's Market Capitalization Nears Double That of Visa and Mastercard Combined
According to Marketcap data, Bitcoin’s market capitalization has reached approximately $2.212 trillion, nearly double the combined value of Visa and Mastercard. Visa holds around $666.16 billion in market capitalization, while Mastercard’s stands at roughly $528.14 billion.
Semler Exec: Bitcoin is the 'Hardest Currency,' Set to Upend All Assets
Joe Burnett, strategic director at Semler Scientific, said global markets are nearing the end of Ray Dalio’s long debt cycle, with stocks, real estate, and bonds at extreme valuations. He emphasized that while gold was once the hardest currency, Bitcoin now holds that status, potentially upending traditional asset classes.
Bitcoin Moves Could Trigger $2.95B in Liquidations
Coinglass data highlights Bitcoin’s critical liquidation levels on major exchanges. If BTC surpasses $116,332, about $1.5 billion in short positions risk liquidation. Conversely, a decline below $105,936 could wipe out $1.448 billion in long positions.
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