Federal Reserve
Larry Summers: I Think We’re Taking Very Substantial Risks on the Inflation Side
Speaking at Consensus 2021, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said current fiscal stimulus policy and actions by the Federal Reserve are contributing to an environment of substantial inflation risk.
Fed's Brainard Says Global Growth of CBDCs Highlights Need for US to Develop Standards
Speaking at CoinDesk's Consensus 2021, Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lael Brainard says the design of any central bank digital currency (CBDC) like a digital dollar would need to safeguard household payments and prevent illicit activity.
"Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge? Former New York Fed Reserve Director on Inflation, FOMC Minutes and Digital Dollar "
"First Mover" talks to Cornerstone Macro's partner and former New York Federal Reserve Director Benson Durham about the inflation debate, the Fed's monetary policy and bitcoin as an inflation hedge ahead of the release of the latest Fed meeting minutes.
Former Fed Regulator Michael Hsu Appointed Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appointed Michael Hsu, a former Federal Reserve banking regulator, as Acting Comptroller of the Currency. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De on what we know about Hsu’s background and what his appointment might mean for the crypto sphere.
Federal Reserve Proposes Guidelines for ‘Novel’ Banks to Access Fed Payments
The Federal Reserve is developing guidelines that would, if passed, provide crypto banking companies like Avanti access to the federal payments system. CoinDesk’s Nik De breaks down the significance of the proposal. Plus, a discussion of the IRS’s recent “John Doe” summons on Kraken.
Fed Chair Powell Says Dogecoin, GameStop Symbolize Some Froth in Stock Markets
In response to a question about the GameStop and Dogecoin frenzies at a press conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there's "a bit of froth" in the equities market. "The Hash" panel discusses what Powell's comments mean for the markets, how inflation will impact crypto, and why many young people are turning to day-trading.
The Fed Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Near Zero; Powell Calls Markets "Frothy"
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described the markets as "frothy" Wednesday and indicated that low federal interest rates, along with high rates of Covid-19 vaccinations, are driving the markets. Nik De reviews Powell's remarks as well as President Biden's and how they are being received in the crypto industry.
Federal Reserve’s Two-Day Meeting on Monetary Policy
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we can expect to hear from Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, at this week’s two-day meeting on monetary policy.
US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?
Stimulus Checks, Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Investment: Bitcoin's Week in Review
It's been a big week for bitcoin: stimulus checks, a doveish Federal Reserve meeting and multiple reports from major financial institutions, but bitcoin's price has remained steady. "All About Bitcoin's" week in review panel catches up on the week's biggest events in the crypto sphere.