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Digital Dollar
Jerome Powell: I'm 'Undecided' on the Benefits of CBDCs
The Federal Reserve chair said "the more direct route" would be to regulate stablecoins.
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.
Sen. Toomey: Regulators Should Not Impede the Development of Crypto
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey discusses the concerns over burdensome crypto regulations and the need for continued development of private digital currencies. “From a policymaker’s point of view, I want to make sure that we don’t impede the development of this really exciting, new category of innovation,” Toomey said. Plus, crypto investments and digital dollar.
Fed's Powell May Have Met With Coinbase CEO in May
Brian Armstrong is listed on the central bank's calendar, public records show.
Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans of CipherTrace, which tracks crypto crime and anti-money laundering trends, discusses the potential solutions to cyberattacks and whether having a digital dollar is one of them.
Elizabeth Warren, US Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial in Senate CBDC Hearing
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De on the main takeaways from Wednesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing where Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers grilled four witnesses about bitcoin and their views on whether to develop a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or “digital dollar.”
Elizabeth Warren, US Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial in Senate CBDC Hearing
While a Senate Banking Committee hearing ostensibly focused on central bank digital currencies, bitcoin’s role in the ecosystem drew much of the attention.
Digital Dollar Should Be 'Actively Explored,' Says Former CFTC Chairman
Maintaining users' privacy is a key design focus, according to Massad. "We're not China."
Fmr. CFTC Chairman Calls for Greater Regulatory Oversight of Stablecoins
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Senior Fellow and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad discusses his thesis that the popular stablecoin tether could face a disruption comparable to the Reserve Primary Fund "breaking the buck" in 2008. He also comments on CBDCs and the digital dollar he expects will be developed.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Require Digital Dollar Updates
A bipartisan bill would require the U.S. Treasury secretary to publish a report on the dollar's role in the global economy, as well as how central bank digital currency efforts are proceeding.
