U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000

CoinDesk· James Van Straten· Aug 12, 2026 · 12:44 PM

Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined.

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