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Fed Chair: Bitcoin's Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy

US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen said the popularity of bitcoin doesn't relate to the public's perception of its monetary policy.

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Research: Federal Reserve Needs Power Over Bitcoin

A new research paper explores how central banks could seek to proactively regulate digital currency markets to avoid future crises.

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Fed Official Outlines Bitcoin Risks for Community Banks

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has penned an informal advisory note to community banks regarding digital currencies.

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Boston Fed Researchers: We’re Bullish on Bitcoin as a Technology

CoinDesk speaks with researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to learn more about their thoughts on bitcoin and its role in payments tech.

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Federal Reserve Bank VP: We’re a Protocol Just Like Bitcoin

Talking to CoinDesk, St Louis Fed VP David Andolfatto suggests the bitcoin network isn’t that much different from the Federal Reserve.

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Federal Reserve: Bitcoin Potential 'Boon' for Global Commerce

New US central bank meeting minutes detail a lengthy discussion about bitcoin and its disruptive power.

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US Federal Reserve Official Says He's Interested in Bitcoin Technology

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota addressed bitcoin during a town hall meeting today.

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Federal Bank VP: Bitcoin Threat Means Banks Must 'Adapt or Die'

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.

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Federal Reserve Chair: US Central Bank Can't Regulate Bitcoin

In an address to the Senate Banking Committee, the US central bank head discussed bitcoin regulation.

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Federal Agency Responses Reveal US Government Attitudes to Bitcoin

The US Senate committee has revealed the responses it received to its previous requests for information on virtual currencies.

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