CryptoSlate August 28, 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh triggers a $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike expectations rise

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh triggers a $488 million crypto liquidation cascade as rate-hike expectations rise

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 Friday after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh revived the threat of higher interest rates at Jackson Hole. Data from CryptoSlate shows the largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $76,909 before recovering to $77,712 as of press time, down about 4% over the previous 24 hours. The retreat accelerated a broader crypto […]

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