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Mnuchin 'Fine' With Libra Launch, But Crypto Project Must 'Fully' Comply With AML Rules

Steven Mnuchin, secretary of the U.S. Treasury, has no issue with the launch of the Facebook-led Libra project – as long as financial rules are followed to the letter.

By Daniel Palmer

Dec 6, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2019

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What the Fed Reserve's Balance Sheet Expansion Means for Bitcoin

The U.S. Federal Reserve is again expanding its balance sheet – prominent experts believe that could bode well for bitcoin in the long run.

By Omkar Godbole

Nov 28, 2019 at 1:20 p.m. UTC

Nov 28, 2019

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Fed Reserve Evaluating Digital Dollar But Benefits Still Unclear, Says Chairman

Jerome Powell has said his institution is looking into the possibility of developing a digital currency, but the option throws up many policy questions and unclear benefits.

By Daniel Palmer

Nov 20, 2019 at 12:16 p.m. UTC

Nov 20, 2019

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Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report

The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo.

By Danny Nelson

Nov 15, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2019

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US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies

The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire.

By Nate DiCamillo

Nov 4, 2019 at 11:45 p.m. UTC

Nov 4, 2019