2018-7-19 22:20 |
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell criticized cryptocurrencies during a hearing on Capitol Hill. origin »
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The Justice Department alleges that the Russian intelligence officers who were indicted today in the Mueller investigation used cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to purchase and fund their hacking operations.
2018-7-14 02:11 | |
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The latest report from Imperial College London shows cryptocurrencies are poised to be used as a mainstream financial payment method. In the past, many researchers have criticized regarding the long-term potential of virtual digital currencies, but this time it’s the other way round.
2018-7-10 10:22 | |
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Following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 18, global equity market indices have experienced a slight downturn. However, Bitcoin (BTC) has held steady, trading in the mid-$90,000 range at the time of writing.
Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve, recently dismissed speculations that the Fed may add Bitcoin to its reserves. At the end of the its two-day meeting, Powell stated that the Fed isn’t allowed to own Bitcoin and doesn’t desire to get involved in any government initiative to create a stockpile of digital assets. […]
Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.
As the financial markets brace for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, the Bitcoin and crypto community is poised to assess the implications of any Federal Reserve announcements on digital assets such as Bitcoin.
The downtrend in inflation has stalled so far this year, putting in doubt the odds for any Fed rate cuts in 2024.
Bitcoin was one of the cryptocurrencies that reacted to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks during a panel discussion on Tuesday. Powell reiterated the central bank’s commitment to maintaining a restrained monetary policy, despite encouraging economic indicators.
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the Federal Reserve is nowhere near making a recommendation or adopting a CBDC.