Fri, November 22

Search Results for: Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Launches CBDC Pilot Program

The dilemma around cryptocurrency is increasing, and the use of Central Bank Digital Currency “CBDC” is surging on more countries’ soil. To weigh this, New York has now been added to the list of the famed states that have been launching CBDCs. The Innovation Center of the Federal Reserve Bank

November 16, 2022 1 min read

Federal Reserve Interest Rates Hike by 0.75% Dampen Bitcoin Recovery Further

For the economy to go forward, Powell said that inflation has to level off. Michael Saylor has justified the company’s choice to invest in Bitcoin. With an increase of 0.75 percent, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to their highest level since 1994. The move to raise interest rates was

June 16, 2022 2 mins read

Federal Reserve Exploring Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Experimentation and technical research have been used to investigate CBDC. The Federal Reserve says it is the safest method of expanding payment alternatives. CBDC, which is expected to be widely accessible, will become the Federal Reserve’s liability instead of ordinary currency, which will be the central bank’s responsibility. Currently, the

April 14, 2022 1 min read

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Gains Momentum Following Trump Victory

US Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed a major legislative plan aimed at the Federal Reserve and made a major revelation while remarking on Trump’s victory. The United States intends to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which she again emphasized. American voters have been diligently following the progress of campaign pledges ever

November 7, 2024 2 mins read

US Senator Lummis Set to Introduce Bitcoin Reserve Asset Bill

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is reportedly preparing to unveil groundbreaking legislation at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, aiming to elevate Bitcoin to a strategic reserve asset on par with gold. This move could change U.S. monetary policy and significantly elevate Bitcoin’s status in the financial landscape. The

July 25, 2024 2 mins read

U.S Federal Court Rejects Fed’s Request to Dismiss Custodia Bank Case

When a federal court in Wyoming rejected requests to dismiss filed by the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Custodia Bank gained ground in its legal struggle against the Fed. In June of 2022, the digital asset bank filed a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve over

June 11, 2023 2 mins read

U.S Fed Reserve Officials in Favor of Further Interest Rate Hike

Despite the disastrous debt limit issue, US Federal Reserve officials are considering more rate rises, including the presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and St. Louis. The debt limit agreement will affect the price of Bitcoin because the US Treasury will issue government bonds to replenish funds depleted

May 22, 2023 1 min read

Fed Reserve Cites Crypto Links in Denying Custodia Bank Membership

In an 86-page report published on March 24. The United States Federal Reserve explained why it had rejected Custodia Bank’s membership application back in January. Among them, the bank’s crypto-related activities also finds a place. The report claims that the Fed’s board has expressed concerns about banks with business strategies

March 26, 2023 2 mins read

U.S Federal Agencies Warn About The Risks Of Cryptocurrencies

Federal bank regulatory authorities in the United States have released a statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies to banking organizations. On Jan. 3, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a joint statement regarding the challenges that

January 4, 2023 2 mins read

Fed Reserve Eyes Payment Facilitation System ‘FedNow’ Launch

Brainard urged U.S. banks and software developers to prepare for the debut. The Vice-chair said the service’s use of cloud computing made it possible. FedNow, a new payment facilitation system that the Federal Reserve plans to roll out, may reduce the need for a central bank digital currency. It is

August 31, 2022 2 mins read