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The US Federal Reserve is ‘Paying Close Attention’ to Blockchain

Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a major speech on blockchain today.

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Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech

Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week.

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US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have 'Significant' Impact

The Federal Reserve isn't working on any blockchain applications of its own at this time, according to Fed chair Janet Yellen.

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US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve

Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain.

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Markets

Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency

Azteco owner Akin Fernandez explains why he believes a recent presentation at the US Federal Reserve did not properly represent the technology.

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90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event

A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.

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Fed Governor Advises Regulators to Be ‘Attentive’ to Blockchain

A member of the US Federal Reserve's board of governors issued new remarks this week on the potential of blockchain technology.

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San Francisco Fed Chief: Digital Currencies Could Make Crime 'Easier'

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco gave a speech on financial technology earlier this week.

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New York Fed Report Highlights Bitcoin Market Discrepancies

Federal Reserve analysts have published findings they say show bitcoin exchange fees discourage arbitrage and make bitcoin a worse store of value.

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Ben Bernanke: Bitcoin Has 'Serious Problems'

Former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke offered both muted praise and criticism when discussing bitcoin in a new interview.

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