Fed decision making comes into focus as bitcoin holds steady, bond yields surge

Reported by CoinDesk · Published 19 Aug 2026, 7:14 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Fed decision making comes into focus as bitcoin holds steady, bond yields surge

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