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US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies

5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire

US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies

5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire

Do You Know the Newspeak of the Looming ‘NIRP’ Economic Meltdown?

1.11.2019
Negative and zero interest rate policy (NIRP and ZIRP) are becoming a new global norm. Endless printing of paper money is said to make economies stronger, while everyday individuals are seeing their savings worth less and less. These policies were traditionally viewed as last ditch, temporary...

China Is Pushing Blockchain Adoption, Seizing the Momentum From US

30.10.2019
In the wake of China’s recent decision to push blockchain adoption across its borders, industry experts speak out

More Filthy Fiat: Two Dozen Central Banks Ramp up the Printing Presses

29.10.2019
The global economy seems to be heading toward a financial crisis fueled by central planners that could devastate markets worldwide. This year onlookers are witnessing the largest synchronization of central banks printing massive amounts of fiat or participating in other forms of stimulus....

Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies

29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...

3 Major Signs That Precede the Fall of World Reserve Currencies

24.10.2019
The story of reserve currencies is long and stretches far back into ancient times. As modern history shows, however, the average lifespan of fiat reserve assets is just around 100 years. This means that even the U.S. dollar’s period of dominance is probably nearing its end very soon...

The Federal Reserve Makes a Big Move Into the US Treasury Bill Market

23.10.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is all set to wade into the US Treasury Bill market in a big way and could end up owning as much as 12% of the existing market. The estimates have been provided by forecasting firm Oxford Economics. Considering the current threats to the economy and dangers of...

Fed Research Considers Negative Interest Rates Effective Policy Tool

20.10.2019
A research paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco shows how negative interest rates could become an important policy tool for fighting future economic downturns. The paper examines the market response to the introduction of negative interest rates by five major central banks....

Fed Governor Warns: Facebook’s Libra Users Lack Clear Rights

17.10.2019
The Fed’s Lael Brainard warns that Libra users’ rights with respect to the token’s underlying assets and the system overall remain unclear

Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound

17.10.2019
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live

Where US Regulators Stand on Crypto Assets

16.10.2019
The U.S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U.S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS. Also read:...

The Fed Plans to Inject $60 Billion per Month Into the Economy

15.10.2019
On October 11, the U.S. Federal Reserve explained that it would inject more easing into the economy by purchasing Treasury bills at an initial $60 billion per month for the next two months. The purchasing rate could decrease or increase, but the central bank expects the easing plan to last until...

US Congressmen Ask Fed to Consider Developing ‘National Digital Currency’

3.10.2019
"We are concerned that the primacy of the U.S. Dollar could be in long-term jeopardy from wide adoption of digital fiat currencies."

Trump Pressures Fed for More Rate Cuts as Mega Banks Drain the Balance Sheet

2.10.2019
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates even further as a spike in oil prices has offset the Federal Reserve’s ‘normalization’ tactics like rate-cutting and overnight repos. Additionally, the mega bank JP Morgan Chase (JPM) is being blamed...

Facebook Will Create ‘Shadow Banking’ System, Major U.S. Banks Warn

1.10.2019
Facebook’s Libra will potentially create a “shadow banking” system, according to the banks at the Federal Advisory Council

Central Banks in Panic Mode – Extreme Tactics Like Helicopter Money Discussed

30.9.2019
Central banks worldwide continue to inject more stimulus into the economy as they predict the onset of a new financial crisis. In the face of a sluggish economy, monetary easing, negative interest rates, and ‘normalizing’ the balance sheet is the name of the game these days. Now central...