Federal Reserve

Crypto bank Custodia is filing a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve, alleging the central bank has unlawfully postponed a decision over an application for a master account. Caitlin Long explains the details of this lawsuit and potential implications. Plus, comments on crypto regulation outlook.

Jun 9, 2022

Policy

The bank founded by Morgan Stanley veteran Caitlin Long filed suit against the U.S. central bank for delaying a decision on its application for a master account.

By James RubinJun 7, 2022

Opinion

Coinbase, Gemini and other crypto exchanges are laying off employees. Things could get worse from here – but there’s reason to hope for a soft landing.

By David Z. MorrisJun 3, 2022

Markets

The unemployment rate remained flat at 3.6%.

By Helene BraunJun 3, 2022

President Joe Biden outlined his plan to combat rising inflation in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed ahead of his Tuesday meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi reacts to Biden’s strategy and how the crypto markets could respond.

May 31, 2022

Policy

The Federal Reserve’s Lael Brainard says it will take years to build a U.S. CBDC and that the project can only start once Congress and the White House sign off.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 26, 2022

Policy

A well-designed central bank digital currency could complement stablecoins and cash, Brainard will say in front of the House Committee on Financial Services on Thursday.

By Cam ThompsonMay 26, 2022

Opinion

In an era of rising interest rates, personality and charm should take a back seat to results. But Andreessen Horowitz is rolling the dice on charisma one more time.

By David Z. MorrisMay 25, 2022

Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 25, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Shaurya MalwaMay 25, 2022

Policy

It marks crypto’s first appearance in the central bank’s “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households” survey.

By Danny NelsonMay 23, 2022