Ben Bernanke: Bitcoin Has 'Serious Problems'
Former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke offered both muted praise and criticism when discussing bitcoin in a new interview.
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Nov 19, 2015 at 9:11 p.m. UTC
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Fed Chair: Bitcoin's Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy
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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Oct 5, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
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Research: Federal Reserve Needs Power Over Bitcoin
A new research paper explores how central banks could seek to proactively regulate digital currency markets to avoid future crises.
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Aug 20, 2015 at 10:08 p.m. UTC
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Fed Official Outlines Bitcoin Risks for Community Banks
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has penned an informal advisory note to community banks regarding digital currencies.
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Jul 23, 2015 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
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Boston Fed Researchers: We’re Bullish on Bitcoin as a Technology
CoinDesk speaks with researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to learn more about their thoughts on bitcoin and its role in payments tech.
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Feb 24, 2015 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
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Federal Reserve Bank VP: We’re a Protocol Just Like Bitcoin
Talking to CoinDesk, St Louis Fed VP David Andolfatto suggests the bitcoin network isn’t that much different from the Federal Reserve.
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Jan 18, 2015 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
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Federal Reserve: Bitcoin Potential 'Boon' for Global Commerce
New US central bank meeting minutes detail a lengthy discussion about bitcoin and its disruptive power.
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May 19, 2014 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
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US Federal Reserve Official Says He's Interested in Bitcoin Technology
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota addressed bitcoin during a town hall meeting today.
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Apr 16, 2014 at 4:18 p.m. UTC
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Federal Bank VP: Bitcoin Threat Means Banks Must 'Adapt or Die'
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.
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Apr 1, 2014 at 12:18 p.m. UTC
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Federal Reserve Chair: US Central Bank Can't Regulate Bitcoin
In an address to the Senate Banking Committee, the US central bank head discussed bitcoin regulation.
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Feb 27, 2014 at 6:16 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2014