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Fed's Governor Proposes Access to Central Bank’s Payment Infrastructure for Crypto Firms
- Only federally chartered banks currently access master accounts directly, while crypto firms are restricted.
- The proposal drew attention from fintech leaders such as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose company is seeking a Fed master account.
Tuesday, 21/10/2025 | 15:52 GMT by
Jared Kirui
XRP Price Surges After Federal Reserve September Cut as Jerome Powell Signals More Easing Ahead
- Federal Reserve delivers first rate cut of 2025, sparking cryptocurrency rally, including Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin.
- XRP gains 1.5% to $3.08 while Bitcoin price climbs toward $118,000 milestone.
- Institutional developments, including new ETF launches, fuel optimism for digital assets.
Thursday, 18/09/2025 | 07:14 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
US Banks No Longer Have to Notify of Crypto Activities: Fed Withdraws Draconian Rules
- The Federal Reserve has withdrawn two rules that previously required banks to notify in advance of any crypto or stablecoin activities.
- The first rule, issued in 2022, focused on crypto-assets, while the second, introduced in 2023, centred on stablecoins.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 06:28 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Fed Chair Backs Stablecoin Oversight, Warns on Tariff-Driven Inflation
- Jerome Powell has renewed his call for a clear legal framework for stablecoins, emphasizing their growing role in global transactions.
- Fed also voiced concerns about the broader economy, warning that President Trump’s tariff policies could fuel inflation.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 20:45 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Surge As Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
- The Fed highlighted the concerns about slower economic growth and persistent inflation pressures.
- Amid the announcement, cryptocurrencies market surged, with XRP leading by double-digit growth in the past day.
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 | 18:23 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up Today? BTC Price Surges After Trump Media and Fed Decisions
- Bitcoin surged past $105,000, reacting to the latest Fed interest rate decision.
- The BTC price rally was also fueled by Trump’s fintech and crypto push.
- Let’s check why Bitcoin is surging and what the newest BTC price predictions are.
Thursday, 30/01/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Retail Investors Flock to Stocks from Forex After Fed Rate Cut. Here's Why
- According to an eToro survey, millennials are leading this shift, increasing local and international equity ownership.
- Commodities and crypto are also trending, while cash assets are losing ground.
Wednesday, 25/09/2024 | 13:11 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50bps, Signals New Easing Cycle
- The central bank has expressed confidence in inflation moving toward the 2% target.
- The rate cut, occurring in the lead-up to the US presidential election, could reportedly affect global currencies.
Wednesday, 18/09/2024 | 19:07 GMT by
Jared Kirui
The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut: A Strategic Shift
- The Fed is poised to cut interest rates, lowering costs on mortgages, credit cards, loans.
- Favorable market reactions expected as the Fed takes on inflation, uncertain job markets.
- Further interest rate cuts could reshape spending patterns, enhance economic conditions.
Wednesday, 18/09/2024 | 06:30 GMT by
Louis Parks
Debit Card Fees and the Power Struggle Between Merchants and Banks
- The quiet war on plastic.
Monday, 20/05/2024 | 15:00 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Is the Fed Alone in Pushing Rates Higher or is Volatility to Blame?
- The unsettling symbiosis.
Monday, 06/11/2023 | 16:32 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Can the US Market Survive Another Fed Rate Hike in 2023?
- How will the market dynamics play out?
Friday, 29/09/2023 | 16:30 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Is the Fed’s 2% Inflation Target Achievable Without a Financial Shock?
- A look into US monetary policy.
Monday, 25/09/2023 | 15:20 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Can One More Fed Rate Hike Affect You?
- Understanding the ramifications of rate hike.
Thursday, 14/09/2023 | 10:02 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
BlackRock Is Betting the Fed Rate Hikes Are Over, Should You?
- A look into BlackRock's position.
Tuesday, 05/09/2023 | 13:26 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
US Fed Announces Internal Investigation after Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
- Fed Board wants to examine if SVB was adequately supervised and regulated.
- The bank's collapse led to broad stock market sell-offs, including a 60% slump in First Republic Bank shares.
Tuesday, 14/03/2023 | 09:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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