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Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Is ‘Not A Fan’ of Bitcoin

Nikhilesh DeOct 30, 2018

Janet Yellen pointed to transaction speeds and market volatility as reasons she's not bullish on bitcoin.

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Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #1: Bitcoin Sign Guy

Pete RizzoDec 31, 2017

The man behind the sign steps into the light to reveal his motives. In a year beset by savage infighting, Bitcoin Sign Guy took a stand, with a small action that not only broke the internet, but raised the spirits of a beleaguered bitcoin community then ravaged by a years-long intellectual war. Were we all Satoshi? Maybe not in 2017. But, we were all "Bitcoin Sign Guy."

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Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Is Now a Bitcoin Owner

Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2018

A member of the crypto community has gifted former Fed chair Janet Yellen some bitcoin in response to her negative comments on the cryptocurrency.

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Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a ‘Highly Speculative Asset’

Stan HigginsDec 13, 2017

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today

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‘Bitcoin Sign Guy’ Nets Almost $15,000 After Fed Chair Appearance Goes Viral

Wolfie ZhaoJul 13, 2017

Blockchain data reveals that it pays to be the Bitcoin Sign Guy.

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‘Buy Bitcoin’ Sign Raised as Fed Chair Janet Yellen Testifies Before Congress

Stan Higgins

As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.

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Fed Chair Yellen: Blockchain is an ‘Important Technology’

Stan Higgins

Blockchain is “an important technology” given its potential impact on the global financial system, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said today.

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US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have ‘Significant’ Impact

Stan Higgins

The Federal Reserve isn't working on any blockchain applications of its own at this time, according to Fed chair Janet Yellen.

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

Pete Rizzo

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

Pete Rizzo

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

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US Senator Calls for Bitcoin Ban in Letter to Top Federal Regulators

Pete Rizzo

US Senator Joe Manchin suggests the US should not fall behind by failing to act aggressively against bitcoin.

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