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The Federal Reserve’s policies shape the global financial system, influencing inflation, interest rates, and market stability. Federal Reserve news covers rate hikes, economic forecasts, and their impact on both traditional and crypto markets. As digital assets grow, the Fed’s stance on regulation and CBDCs remains a key focus.
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Kevin Warsh signaled support for integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial system during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, Warsh backed the idea that crypto already plays a…
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In the most consequential Federal Reserve news in years, Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh testified before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that the central bank committed a “fatal policy error” on inflation in 2021 and 2022, and that correcting…
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Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh disclosed a diverse portfolio of private technology investments, including stakes in artificial intelligence and digital assets, as he prepares for a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing. According to a filing with the U.S. Office of Government…
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Austan Goolsbee has warned the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates on hold until 2027 if the Iran war keeps oil prices high and inflation stuck above target. Austan Goolsbee has warned the Federal Reserve may need to…
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Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed a divided view among policymakers on whether tensions in the Middle East could push the central bank toward rate cuts before the end of 2026. The US Federal Reserve released details…
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Maxine Waters asks the Kansas City Fed to explain Kraken Financial’s master account approval, access limits, and safeguards after approval.
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Fed unveils a 90-day comment plan to ease Basel III and G-SIB capital rules, modestly cutting requirements for large banks and more for regional lenders. The Federal Reserve voted Thursday morning to formally release a sweeping package of proposed bank…
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With oil surging and inflation sticky, the Fed is set to hold rates, but a hawkish tilt on 2026 cuts could drain dollar liquidity and push Bitcoin toward key support. The Federal Reserve walks into today’s policy meeting with inflation…
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Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds drew in $138.2 million in net inflows over the past day, their highest single-day inflows since Feb. 25. According to data compiled by SoSoValue, BlackRock’s ETHA led the inflows of the day with $81.7 million entering…
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Goldman Sachs has delayed its prediction for the first Federal Reserve rate cut to September 2026, potentially putting pressure on the crypto market. Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for when the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates,…
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The crypto market showed a muted reaction after US CPI data held at 2.4%, leaving investors watching Federal Reserve policy and Bitcoin price levels. The latest inflation data from the United States landed almost exactly where economists expected. February’s Consumer…
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The crypto market remained on edge today, March 6, as the war in Iran continued. It also wavered as the US non-farm payrolls and retail sales dropped and the unemployment rate jumped. Bitcoin (BTC) price remained at $70,000 at press…
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U.S. banking regulators have clarified how tokenized securities should be treated under existing capital rules, stating that blockchain-based versions of traditional financial instruments will generally receive the same regulatory treatment as their conventional counterparts. Regulators clarify capital rules for tokenized…
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The U.S. banking industry is pushing back against the Federal Reserve’s decision to grant crypto exchange Kraken direct access to its core payments infrastructure, warning the move could introduce new risks to the financial system. Kraken’s Wyoming-chartered banking arm, Kraken…
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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned this week that escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could complicate Federal Reserve efforts to cut interest rates in 2026, as geopolitical risk feeds through energy markets and inflation expectations. According…
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The crypto market is facing new pressure after fresh U.S. inflation data showed that price growth is still stubbornly high, raising concerns about tighter financial conditions. The January 2026 Producer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was…