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Fed Chair Powell Says Stablecoin Regulations Need Central Bank Oversight
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying "we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money." Powell further underscored the significance of central banks as the "ultimate source of credibility in money" in all advanced economies. He also argued for the need for strong central bank oversight in stablecoin regulations being crafted by lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee.
Fed Chair Powell Says More Interest Rate Hikes By Year End Are Likely
In prepared remarks before the House Financial Services committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted, "nearly all FOMC participants expect that it will be appropriate to raise interest rates somewhat further by the end of the year." The central bank leader also shares his insights on the Fed's plans for decision making in order to return inflation to 2%.
Fed Chair Powell Says Central Bank Needs ‘Robust’ Role Overseeing U.S. Stablecoins
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified in the House Financial Services Committee, saying Fed staff has been in talks with lawmakers on crypto legislation that is expected to be marked up in July.
Bitcoin Hovers Below $27K as Fed Pauses Rate Hikes for First Time in 15 Months
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below the $27,000 level, following the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes last week. Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist Marc Chandler discusses the Fed’s monetary policy and his outlook on cryptocurrencies amid inflation concerns.
Bitcoin Regains Ground to Reach $25.2K, but Investors Remain Jittery About U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy
Tether’s USDT stablecoin deviated from its $1 peg, while other major cryptos spend their day in red territory.
Soft Science Economics Struggles With Hard Money Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve is talking a pause on raising interest rates to reflect on the impact of its aggressive inflation fighting strategy.
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K After Fed Decision
Cryptocurrencies fell sharply late Wednesday and into Thursday, with bitcoin dropping below $25,000. This comes following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision at which the central bank suspended rate hikes for at least one meeting but signaled it expects further monetary tightening before the end of the year. Path Trading Partners Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Bitcoin Sinks Below 25K, Altcoins Tumble, as Investors Shrug Off Fed Rate Hike Pause
Ether declined more than 3% to $1,650 less than three hours after the Fed ended its more than year-long diet of interest rate increases. ADA plunged more than 5%, while SOL and Matic each dropped over 4%.
Fed Leaves Policy on Hold, Ending Long String of Rate Hikes
The U.S. central bank had previously raised rates at 10 consecutive meetings spanning the previous 15 months.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Fed's June Meeting
Bitcoin (BTC) traders are taking a defensive stance ahead of Wednesday's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with the central bank seen likely to leave interest rates unchanged while keeping the door open for future increases in a move some observers described as a "hawkish pause." Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.