FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | September 8, 2025
2025-09-08 08:22:41U.S. Economic Preview: August Inflation Data (CPI & PPI) in Focus
Key U.S. economic events this week include August New York Fed 1-year inflation expectations on Monday; August PPI and July wholesale sales on Wednesday; August CPI and weekly jobless claims Thursday; and September preliminary 1-year inflation expectations plus University of Michigan consumer sentiment index on Friday.
Tariff Relief: Trump Exempts Key Metals Like Uranium, Gold
U.S. President Trump exempted graphite, tungsten, uranium, gold bars, and other metals from tariffs while imposing taxes on silicone products. The executive order, announced Friday, takes effect Monday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns to Prevent LDP Factional Division
On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation to avoid internal party division. The Liberal Democratic Party will decide on September 8 about holding an extraordinary presidential election. Ishiba will address the nation in a 5 PM press conference.
Bitcoin Value Tops Visa + Mastercard by 2x
Marketcap data reveals Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at about $2.212 trillion, nearly double the combined value of Visa and Mastercard. Visa’s capitalization is estimated at $666.16 billion, while Mastercard’s is approximately $528.14 billion.
BTC is "Hardest Currency," May Obliterate Rival Assets: Semler Director
Joe Burnett of Semler Scientific warns that markets are nearing the end of Ray Dalio’s long debt cycle. With extreme valuations in stocks, real estate, and bonds, he argues Bitcoin has become the hardest currency, potentially displacing traditional asset classes, much like gold once did.
$2.95B Liquidation Threat Looms Over Bitcoin Price Swings
Coinglass data indicates Bitcoin faces major liquidation risks: a breakout above $116,332 could trigger $1.5 billion in short liquidations across major exchanges, while a drop below $105,936 could cause $1.448 billion in long liquidations.
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