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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise

Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.

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Caitlin Long on US Regulatory Crackdown, Fed Trying to Control USD Access Points

Avanti Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long tweeted Monday the U.S. regulatory crackdown has begun, and it would impact intermediaries and U.S. dollar access points, but this is not new.

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