- Back to menuPrices
- Back to menuResearch
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menuResearch
Federal Reserve
Fed's Brainard Says US Can't Not Have a CBDC in a World in Which Others Have Them
Brainard said without a digital dollar the proliferation of stablecoins could fragment the payment system.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High After Late-Day Surge
Bitcoin hits its highest level since mid May and has risen more than 15% over the past week.
Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Still Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’
Even while pressure mounts to taper its asset purchases, the central bank will continue its accommodative quantitative easing.
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.
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Fueled 'Modest' Jump in Bitcoin Price Last Year: Cleveland Fed
Policymakers should not be concerned, the researchers wrote: Only 0.02% of coronavirus-relief checks ended up in bitcoin.
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.
Jerome Powell: I'm 'Undecided' on the Benefits of CBDCs
The Federal Reserve chair said "the more direct route" would be to regulate stablecoins.
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.
Jerome Powell: CBDC Report Coming in Early September
The report will address cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and CBDCs.
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.
