Tagged: federal reserve

November 9, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins may potentially become an area of considerable growth, according to Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. During a recent speech covering crypto and other developments for the first time in his new role, Miran said that based on the surveys that he has reviewed, and… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As widely reported, the Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed “skinny” master accounts for payments-focused institutions, including crypto banks, during a Washington conference on October 21, 2025. This stripped-down access to the Fed’s payment rails—excluding perks like interest on balances or overdrafts—marks a decisive shift… Read More

October 22, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that the reserve bank plan is beginning a new phase and crypto will no longer have to be on the fringes while introducing another prototype in order to enhance reserve bank services. Waller added that they intended to send… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Senate has confirmed Stephen Miran, a supporter of the Trump Administration’s tariff policy and “crypto-friendly economist,” to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The vote approving Miran took place Monday, September 15, 2025, and comes just ahead of the central bank’s interest rate meeting this… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Marc Lipschultz, co-CEO of alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital, offered an assessment of the financial landscape, emphasizing the persistence of elevated interest rates. As the U.S. economy grapples with inflationary pressures and policy uncertainties, Lipschultz’s remarks… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we begin to enter the final months of 2025, the cryptocurrency market presents a range of seemingly contrasting narratives. Ethereum, which decisively remains the dominant smart contract blockchain by market capitalization and user base, is grappling with conflicting indicators that have sparked debate among… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant shift in its regulatory approach, the Federal Reserve Board announced on August 15, 2025, that it is discontinuing its dedicated program for supervising banks engaged in cryptocurrency and financial technology activities. This decision marks a notable step in the central bank’s evolving… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the world’s largest smart contract platform (in terms of overall adoption), has reached a key milestone, surpassing $4,869 for the first time. The breakthrough seemingly marks a key moment for the blockchain platform, which has seen a… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a pivotal joint statement outlining operational guidance for banks engaging in cryptocurrency custody services. This development marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Federal Reserve has decided to hold rates steady in a decision that came as no surprise. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to keep rates at 4.25% to 4.5%. The FOMC added that it will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities,… Read More

April 25, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve Board has recently announced the withdrawal of guidance for banks related to their crypto-asset and dollar token activities and related “changes to its expectations for these activities.” These actions ensure the Board’s expectations remain “aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation… Read More

April 10, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech delivered at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr highlighted the transformative potential of bank-Fintech relationships in driving the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into the financial services sector. Barr emphasized that the interplay of… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 6:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Yesterday, the US Federal Reserve issued its FOMC statement regarding interest rates and the committee voted to keep benchmark rates exactly the same. The announcement was anticipated by markets, the bigger question is when the next rate cut will take pace. The Federal Reserve noted… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 6:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Michelle “Miki” Bowman has been selected to become the Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Posting on Truth Social, President Trump issued the following statement: “I am pleased to announce that Michelle “Miki” Bowman will be the… Read More

February 5, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global financial technology firm, announced it is one of the first providers in the fintech industry “certified” to enable send capabilities for credit transfers in the Federal Reserve’s FedNow instant payment service. The addition of send capabilities and real-time alerts will… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

There was little new today emerging from the US Federal Reserve announcement as it decided to hold rates steady, matching market expectations. The Fed decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. The FOMC [Federal Open Market Committee]… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, is holding steady around the $100,000 mark as investors await the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. After a modest 3-4% correction on Tuesday (January 28), the leading cryptocurrency rebounded, reflecting cautious optimism among investors ahead of key policy remarks…. Read More

December 21, 2024 @ 3:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Paused rate cuts and full-blown currency wars await markets and investors in 2025, predicts deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Investors should prepare for heightened volatility in global markets as much-discussed potential trade wars risk morphing into full-blown currency wars under Donald Trump’s leadership, Green warns…. Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 10:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As business enters the year-end slowdown, YouHodler executives say there is still plenty to watch in the markets. Chief of Markets Ruslan Lienkha said we are observing a mild correction in major cryptocurrencies and a more pronounced decline among altcoins. It appears to be driven… Read More

November 10, 2024 @ 9:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s return to the White House raises concerns that he might seek significant influence over the central bank’s policy decisions, warns deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Green spoke ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s end-of-meeting speech on Nov. 7. “There are fears that… Read More