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Crypto Firms Want Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems
Avanti Bank and Kraken are among several crypto firms seeking direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems used by traditional banks that would allow them to more quickly and cheaply process orders for digital assets. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks the latest trials in crypto banking and the implications for the blockchain community.
Bitcoin Rises Above $48K as Dollar Drops After Powell’s Dovish Comments
Bitcoin gained Friday, and the U.S. dollar dropped in foreign exchange markets following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish key speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Brad Keoun, and Christie Harkin discuss the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate.
Jerome Powell Says Fed Could Start Tapering Later This Year
At the Federal Reserve’s virtual Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank plans to keep quantitative easing loose for a little while, encouraging spending and investing.
Sen. Pat Toomey Calls for Public Input on Crypto Legislation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses his assessment of Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) seeking public input on addressing how cryptocurrencies should be regulated. Plus, his take on the possible outcomes from Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaking Friday about his expectations for the economy at the Jackson Hole Symposium and the latest with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The Latest on Congress’s Crypto Tax Provision
CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on the Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill now that the U.S. House of Representatives is finally taking it up. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the tapering roadmap at Friday’s Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.
Bitcoin in Pullback Mode; Is It Due for Lower Lows?
Octavio Marenzi, CEO of capital markets consultancy Opimas, discusses bitcoin’s next move as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap is down about 3% over the past 24 hours as buyers continue to take profits.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Speak on ‘The Economic Outlook’ at Next Week’s Jackson Hole, Wyoming Symposium
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on “the economic outlook” next week, but what does that mean for the crypto markets? CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss what to expect. Plus, what to watch from the House of Representatives as it returns to Washington Monday to forge ahead with the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Fed Could Begin Tapering Bond Purchases Beginning October, Says Fed Governor Waller
According to Fed Governor Christopher Waller, the Federal Reserve could begin reducing its bond purchases as early as October. He cited the need to see consecutive strong job reports in August and September for tightening policy against rising inflation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for the crypto markets and the wider U.S. economy.
Financial Experts: Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century
The world of stablecoins could evolve into one reminiscent of the 19th century’s free banking period in the U.S., according to Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether they agree with this assessment of stablecoins, given the historical context of free banking and what government control of the money supply has done.
Fed's Powell Says Stablecoins Need Stricter Regulation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to the House Financial Services Committee on the need to regulate stablecoins like bank deposits and money market funds. "The big question now is whether that will lead to any actual concrete regulations beyond just conversation," De said.