U.S. inflation, Ethereum upgrade talks: Crypto Week Ahead

The crypto market is bracing for U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve interest rate discussions this week. Meanwhile, developers are focused on Ethereum upgrades, and various token unlocks and industry conferences are scheduled.
Why it matters
Macroeconomic indicators and regulatory developments continue to be the primary drivers of volatility and sentiment in the cryptocurrency sector.
U.S. inflation data will test the interest-rate outlook this week ahead of the Federal Reserve's October meeting. Investors currently expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged an increase in December.
Third-quarter bank earnings will provide a separate check on lending, trading activity and investor demand.
In crypto, Ethereum developers discuss upcoming upgrades, while Singapore’s stablecoin consultation comes to a close.
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