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Rep. Tom Emmer reintroduces anti-CBDC bill to Congress
13.9.2023
The bill would limit the Fed from issuing a CBDC which Tom Emmer called a surveillance tool that would "undermine the American way of life."
50 US Lawmakers Reintroduce ‘CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act’ to Protect ‘the American Way of Life’
13.9.2023
Fifty U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail central bank digital currency “while protecting innovation and any future development of true digital cash.” Congressman Tom Emmer stressed: “President Biden is willing...
Fed Official: Digital Dollar Decision Still a Long Way Off
10.9.2023
The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision has affirmed that the U.S. central bank is “a long way” from making a decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Fed official also voiced concerns regarding USD stablecoins, emphasizing that they...
Fed vice chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation
8.9.2023
Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event
The Fed could lose $100B — Does this spell catastrophe for Bitcoin?
8.9.2023
On the latest episode of “Macro Markets,” Marcel Pechman explains the potential implications for crypto of the Federal Reserve losing $100 billion
U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Tame Inflation, Avoid Recession: Chicago Fed
8.9.2023
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago economists predict low inflation and a resilient economy, a potential goldilocks scenario for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
US Treasury, IRS propose cryptocurrency regulations for brokers
7.9.2023
Brokers — referred to as “digital asset middlemen” in the regulatory proposal — will be required to provide information on gains and losses incurred during the sale of crypto assets
US Senate confirms Philip Jefferson as Federal Reserve vice chair
6.9.2023
Philip Jefferson, who has been serving as a Fed governor since 2022, will take on the No. 2 role under chair Jerome Powell at the central bank until 2036
BTC bull market began in March, more will realize in a year: Arthur Hayes
5.9.2023
The BitMEX co-founder says Bitcoin's been on a bull run since the Fed's $25 billion dollar program aimed at stabilizing the U.S. banking system
US Lawmaker: Americans Don’t Need CBDC That Can Track Purchases Like China’s Digital Yuan
1.9.2023
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the privacy risks of the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). “Americans have a right to financial privacy,” one congressman said, emphasizing: “We do not need a CBDC that can track your purchases like China does...
When will it be too late to invest in Bitcoin?
31.8.2023
This week’s episode of Market Talks discusses whether it will ever be “too late” to buy Bitcoin and why BTC could take over the financial world
Republican Trio Voices Concerns on Fed's Influence on Stablecoin Regulation
29.8.2023
Three Republican lawmakers have lashed out at the Federal Reserve regarding its recent moves to strengthen oversight of banks' cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities.
In a Monday letter to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the lawmakers argued that these actions are undermining their efforts to pass...
Republican Lawmakers Accuse Fed of Obstructing Advancements on Stablecoin Bill
29.8.2023
A group of Republican lawmakers have expressed their concerns regarding the Federal Reserve's recent measures aimed at strengthening its oversight of crypto and stablecoin activities within banks.
These lawmakers have complained that such actions are hindering the advancement of their proposed...
Lawmakers Object to Federal Reserve’s Stablecoin Guidelines — Say They Undermine Legislative Progress
29.8.2023
Several U.S. lawmakers have objected to the Federal Reserve’s stablecoin regulatory guidelines, which they believe “will undoubtedly deter financial institutions from participating in the digital asset ecosystem.” According to the lawmakers, “The Fed has chosen to effectively...
September 'crash' to $22K? — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
28.8.2023
BTC price is looking frail as August comes to an end, and with Bitcoin bulls out of ammo, traders are preparing for more pain to come
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Full-Blown Financial Crisis’ Hitting US Economy Before Fed Reaches Inflation Target
27.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned about an impending “full-blown financial crisis” that he expects to hit the U.S. economy before the Federal Reserve reaches its inflation target. He further predicted that the financial crisis will force the Fed to raise its inflation target. Peter Schiff’s Latest...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Largely Unchanged, Despite Fed Chair Powell’s Inflation Warning
26.8.2023
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Saturday, as markets were mostly unmoved by comments from the Federal Reserve’s chair, Jerome Powell. Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell hinted that more hikes were in the cards. Ethereum moved back towards a recent support point....
Powell: More Rate Hikes May Be Needed to Curb Inflation
25.8.2023
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, warned on Friday that inflation remains too high and signaled the central bank may continue raising interest rates to get it under control. In remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium, Powell acknowledged recent progress in lowering inflation...
Jackson Hole: Where Fed Policy Is Decided on the Fly
25.8.2023
Bitcoin Dips Below $26K, Smaller Cryptos Head Lower on Fed's Powell's Hawkish Remarks
25.8.2023
Federal Reserve chair Powell speaking at Jackson Hole doubled down on keeping financial conditions tight, including hiking interest rates further if needed