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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.
Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Remains Resilient
"It's hard to read too much into the price action currently while we're still stuck in this range," one observer said.
US June Consumer Price Index Rose Faster Than Expected
Financial markets from stocks to bonds to cryptocurrencies have been fixated on inflation readings as the economy reheats.
Fed's Bullard Says Time Is Right to Scale Back Stimulus; Bitcoin Unmoved
The Fed's taper talk presents downside risk to liquidity-addicted financial markets.
Fed Says 'Surge' in Crypto Prices Reflects Increased Appetite for Risk
The central bank's monetary policy report to Congress gave crypto a rare shoutout Friday.
Bitcoin Under Pressure?
Bitcoin is trading under pressure as currency markets price in prospects of an upbeat U.S. nonfarm payrolls release, which could amplify concerns of an early unwinding of stimulus by the Federal Reserve. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.