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Fed’s Michael Barr: Crypto ‘Unlikely' to Grow Into Money Substitutes

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr spoke at a DC Fintech Week event, noting that crypto is "unlikely to grow into money substitutes and become a viable means to pay for transactions" due to the high volatility. Plus, he explains why stablecoins could post potential risks to financial stability.

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Politiche

Regulators Should Use 'Range of Options' in Fintech, Fed's Barr Says

Sometimes just identifying risks is enough to change risky behavior, said Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Slips as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as investors await the latest consumer price index (CPI) data and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting out this week. Plus, insights into launching the Bitwise Web3 ETF and institutional activity.

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Mercati

Bitcoin and Ether Fall Slightly as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

The market downturn is likely influenced by some de-risking ahead of Thursday's release of inflation data, one crypto analyst says.

El gráfico de la cotización de bitcoin en las últimas 24 horas muestra una ligera caída hacia US$19.000. (CoinDesk)

Mercati

Valkyrie Funds, Ark Invest Say Crypto Has Hit ‘Bottom’ Amid Recession Woes

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie, joined “First Mover” to discuss the state of crypto, the economy and their respective crypto-focused separate managed accounts.

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest (left) and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie (ARK Invest/Valkyrie).

Mercati

Powell’s Interest-rate Antibiotics Could Succeed, but Not Without Risk

Rate hikes are potentially lethal, but could successfully cure inflation and ultimately revitalize the economy.

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Mercati

El crecimiento del empleo en EE. UU. se desacelera menos de lo esperado y bitcoin cae debajo de los US$20K

El informe mensual de empleo publicado por el Departamento de Trabajo se ha convertido en uno de los indicadores económicos más importantes a observar mientras la Reserva Federal evalúa el estado de la economía.

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

Opinioni

What the Black Plague Can Teach Us About Today's Jobs Report

History may explain why the U.S. labor force remains strong amid attempts by the Federal Reserve to slow the economy.

Death takes its toll from capital in "Der Rychman," a 15th century work by Hans Holbein. (nga.gov)

Opinioni

O que a peste negra pode nos ensinar sobre o relatório de empregos atual

A história pode explicar por que razão a força de trabalho dos EUA permanece forte no meio das tentativas da Reserva Federal de abrandar a economia.

Death takes its toll from capital in "Der Rychman," a 15th century work by Hans Holbein. (nga.gov)

Opinioni

Cosa può insegnarci la peste nera sul rapporto sull'occupazione di oggi

La storia potrebbe spiegare perché la forza lavoro statunitense rimane forte nonostante i tentativi della Federal Reserve di rallentare l’economia.

Death takes its toll from capital in "Der Rychman," a 15th century work by Hans Holbein. (nga.gov)