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Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation.

By Jesse Hamilton

Nov 7, 2023 at 3:32 p.m. UTC

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Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve's vice chairman for supervision, says the central bank is far from a decision on a digital dollar. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off

Michael Barr, who leads the central bank’s regulatory efforts, said the Fed remains in the basic research phase and would need actual legislation from Congress to authorize th...

By Jesse Hamilton

Sep 8, 2023 at 1:57 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2023

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Rep. McHenry Questions Regulators on SVB Collapse

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Rep. McHenry Questions Regulators on SVB Collapse

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) questions U.S. Treasury Undersecretary For Domestic Finance Nellie Liang, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, and Feder...

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 29, 2023 at 6:20 p.m. UTC

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Fed Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Federal Reserve Setting Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists

Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chairman for supervision, said the central bank is trying not to stomp on crypto innovation and sees the need for stablecoin controls.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 9, 2023 at 6:02 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2023

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Fed's Barr: Regulators Should Use 'Range of Options' in Fintech

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Fed's Barr: Regulators Should Use 'Range of Options' in Fintech

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr spoke at a DC Fintech Week event to a policy-focused crowd, noting that risk management is a key issue for regulators....

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Oct 13, 2022 at 2:39 p.m. UTC

Oct 13, 2022

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Fed’s Michael Barr: Crypto ‘Unlikely' To Grow Into Money Substitutes

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Fed’s Michael Barr: Crypto ‘Unlikely' to Grow Into Money Substitutes

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr spoke at a DC Fintech Week event, noting that crypto is "unlikely to grow into money substitutes and become a viable me...

By CoinDesk Staff

Oct 12, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 12, 2022

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Regulators Should Use 'Range of Options' in Fintech, Fed's Barr Says

Sometimes just identifying risks is enough to change risky behavior, said Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision.

By Nikhilesh De

Oct 12, 2022 at 7:52 p.m. UTC

Oct 12, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Michael Barr testifies at the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs at the US Capitol on May 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing on the nominations of Michael Barr to be a member and vice-chairman for supervision of the Federal Reserve Board. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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Crypto Oversight Should Resemble Traditional Bank Rules, Fed Official Says

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said crypto activity needs similar oversight to traditional bank activities, in his first speech since taking office.

By Jesse Hamilton

Sep 7, 2022 at 6:09 p.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2022

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