# June 18: Rate Hikes, Strategy's Problem, and How I Accidentally Bought a Lexus

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Podcast: [Daily Crypto News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-crypto-news-6024634)
Published: 2026-06-18T13:37:06+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Warsh held rates steady but surprised markets by signaling that rate hikes remain on the table, with nine of eighteen Fed officials now projecting at least one increase this year as inflation concerns persist. Matt also examines why Strategy's preferred stock falling below its target value could create challenges for the company's Bitcoin acquisition machine, and why a stronger U.S. dollar continues acting as a headwind for crypto markets. The episode also covers Hive's $220 million AI infrastructure deal, Cathie Wood buying Coinbase while selling Robinhood, new efforts by gambling and tribal groups to limit prediction markets, and the latest developments in the ongoing FTX political finance cases. Finally, Matt explains how buying a camper unexpectedly led to purchasing a 2017 Lexus GX460, shares his first-time camping plans, and reflects on the surprisingly successful run of his old Subaru. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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