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Federal Reserve

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Regulations
Fed’s Pause on Rate Hike Fails to Disturb Crypto Market

Crypto market's resilience to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision signals a shifting landscape in the world of digital assets.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Jerome Powell checking stablecoins.
Stablecoins
Fed’s Stablecoin Guidelines Under Fire from GOP Committee Members

Leading Republican lawmakers have voiced concerns over Fed's stablecoin guidance, saying it could deter financial institutions.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Federal Reserve Intensifies Scrutiny of Banks’ Crypto Involvement

The Federal Reserve's proposal will see additional supervision over "novel activities" related to crypto assets and blockchain technology.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A guy meditating on a hill top watching the sunset of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Rises as CPI Decline Hints at Fed Rate Hike Pause

US inflation rates may decline, potentially impacting interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve and benefiting Bitcoin.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Congressman Alex Mooney holding a CBDC in a paused blur.
Regulations
US Lawmakers Want to Block Federal Reserve’s CBDC

The move against the Federal Reserve's CBDC testing reflects rising concerns around digital currencies and civil liberties.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Shrimps in the pink ocean with plastic shopping bags carrying Bitcoins.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Breaks $28K as Positive U.S. CPI Pushes Crypto Market

The latest CPI figures have caused Bitcoin and crypto to surge, due to their implications for Federal Reserve policy.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Jerome Powell over US Federal Reserve building.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Here’s How the Fed’s Latest Rate Hike Will Impact Crypto

The U.S. Federal Reserve has been on a tightening spree, causing concerns among crypto traders.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Ron DeSantis giving a speech while holding a CBDC in front of Robert F Kennedy Jr.
CBDCs
FedNow is a “Broadside Against Crypto” Argues Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ron DeSantis

The Federal Reserve is adamant that FedNow is not related to digital currencies.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Brad Garlinghouse smiling while sitting cross legged with his hands in the air, in front of the Silicon Valley Bank sign
Altcoins
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Reveals Silicon Valley Bank Ties

Ripple's CEO reassures the public that its business remains unaffected by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Jerome Powell holding huge arrow.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Surges After Fed Relaxes on Interest Rate Hikes

The price of Bitcoin rose above $24k following the Fed's announcement of an interest rate hike.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Jerome Powell over US Federal Reserve building.
Cardano (ADA)
Cryptocurrency Prices Rise in Anticipation of Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes and Positive Economic Data

The release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes had a positive effect on the crypto market as prices rose.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
FED Raises Interest Rates by 50bps to Highest Since 2007

Originally, the Fed wanted to keep inflation at as low as 2%; instead, it has grown rapidly and is currently
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lion silhouette in front of giant bitcoin coin
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits $17K for the First Time in Two Weeks; Will the Market Bounce?

Bitcoin reached highest price in two weeks as traders anxiously wait to hear Fed Chair Jerome Powell's address on Wednesday.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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CBDCs
U.S. Banks to Test Feasibility of Digital Dollar with NY Fed

NYIC announced on Tuesday that it would begin a proof-of-concept trial for CBDC.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits Two-Year Low: Should You Be Scared?

Bitcoin slid to the daily lows of $18.420 ahead of Fed interest rate hike.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Stablecoins
Meta Reportedly Shopping Its Share of Battered Stablecoin Diem

After three years of trying it seems that Meta/Facebook is pulling its support from the Diem stablecoin project - looking
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
CBDCs
The Fed has Issued Its Discussion Paper on CBDCs – It Wants to Hear From You

The Fed issued its discussion paper that lays out the debate whether the U.S. should deploy its own central bank
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Regulations
Cryptocurrencies Pop, Then Retrace, Following Fed Statement

The Fed also opened the door for three rate hikes to its federal funds rate in 2022, instead of one
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Bitcoin (BTC)
Pro-Crypto Comments From the Fed Chair Begs the Question – Where Do Others Stand?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dropped a Bitcoin bombshell when he said he does not intend to ban cryptocurrencies or
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
digital currencies, crypto dollar, digital fiat, federal reserve
Regulations
U.S. Federal Reserve is Exploring Its Own Digital Currency After China Beat It to the Punch

U.S. Federal Reserve announced that its considering the possibility of its own CBDC. According to their chairperson, Jerome Powell, the
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp