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Senate Banking Committee to Hold Nomination Hearings for Jerome Powell, Lael Brainard
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing for Jerome Powell Tuesday on his nomination to a second term as Federal Reserve chair. It will hold a separate hearing Thursday to consider the nomination of Fed Governor Lael Brainard to be vice chair. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and what we can expect.
What to Expect From Federal Reserve's Confirmation Hearings, Bitcoin's Next Support Levels
After suffering the worst first week of the year since 2017, where will bitcoin go from here? CoinDesk Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin's next support levels, how far it could fall, and what to expect from Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard's confirmation hearings next week. Will crypto be on the agenda? Plus, Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses the future of bitcoin's hashrate after a big disruption this week in Kazakhstan.
Financial Stability Group Warns of Stablecoin, DeFi Risks in Annual Report
Top U.S. financial system regulators highlighted crypto’s growing risk in their annual stability annual report.
Fed Speeds Up Stimulus Withdrawal, and Bitcoin Jumps
The Fed will reduce its bond purchases by $30 billion every month to wind them down early next year, doubling from the current pace of withdrawal of $15 billion every month.
Most Influential 2021: Jerome Powell
The Federal Reserve chairman is likely the most influential man in crypto, as he is in all markets.
Sen. Lummis Likely to Oppose Powell’s Fed Nomination on Crypto Grounds
Crypto-friendly U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has expressed significant concerns about the crypto track records of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Fed Governor Lael Brainard, Biden's nominees to head the Federal Reserve for its next term. Lummis is likely to oppose the nominations unless the Fed responds. "The Hash" squad discusses the potential battle brewing in the realm of the Fed and the possible repercussions for crypto regulation across the nation.
Sen. Lummis Likely to Oppose Powell’s Fed Nomination on Crypto Grounds
The Wyoming senator is likely to vote against President Biden’s nominees to head the U.S. Federal Reserve, and will rally other senators against them, said a Lummis aide.
Bitcoin Turns Lower as Fed Chair Suggests Inflation No Longer ‘Transitory’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s turnabout suggests the U.S. central bank might move more quickly to tighten monetary policy – potentially a negative for speculative assets including bitcoin.
