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Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk
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What happened

The widely expected move places the U.S.

Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.

Key facts

  • Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:54:55 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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