The Fed's Stablecoin Rulebook: Backing, Capital, and a Tying Ban
The Federal Reserve has proposed rules to implement the GENIUS Act for the payment stablecoin issuers it supervises.
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Fed Unveils Stablecoin Rules Under the GENIUS Act as Barr Urges Stronger Safeguards
The Federal Reserve Board requested public comment on two proposals to regulate payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act on 24 September 2026.
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Bitcoin Holds Near $76,000
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75%-4% target range on 16 September 2026, its first hike since July 2023.
Hot August Core Inflation Puts a Fed Rate Hike Back on the Table
US core consumer prices rose 0.3% in August 2026, above the 0.2% forecast and July's 0.2% reading.
Even Fully Backed Stablecoins Can Face Runs When Fees Spike, Fed Warns
A Federal Reserve staff paper finds fully backed stablecoins can still face sudden runs when blockchain congestion drives transaction fees too high.
Custodia's Six-Year Fed Fight Reaches the Supreme Court With Industry Backing
The Blockchain Association filed a Supreme Court amicus brief on 12 August 2026 backing Custodia Bank's challenge to the Federal Reserve's denial of master account access.
Warsh's Fed Extends Its Pause as Three Officials Push to Hike Rates
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on 29 July 2026, extending its pause.
Citadel Bets on a Surprise Fed Rate Hike as Bitcoin Traders Expect a Hold
Citadel Securities forecasts a surprise 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark to a 3.75% to 4% range.
Congress Slips a Fed Digital-Dollar Ban Into a Housing Bill
US House and Senate leaders agreed on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on 16 June 2026, attaching a ban on a Federal Reserve digital dollar.
Bitcoin Falls to $82,000 as Warsh Fed Chair Speculation Triggers Market Selloff
Bitcoin traded at $82,300 on 30 January 2026, its lowest level in two months.
Fed Rate Cuts Could Trigger $7.4T Liquidity Surge into Bitcoin, Stocks
The Federal Reserve’s planned rate cuts could shift $7.4 trillion from money market funds into riskier assets like stocks and Bitcoin by 2026.
Trump’s Fed Power Grab Threatens Market Stability
Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sparked fears over the future of U.S. central bank independence.
Powell’s Last Jackson Hole Speech Could Shape Markets and Crypto
As Jerome Powell prepares for his final Jackson Hole address, traders worldwide wait for signals on rate cuts, inflation, and the Fed’s future—decisions that could ripple into crypto markets.
Fed Eases Grip on Crypto: Specialized Oversight Program Ends
The U.S. Federal Reserve is phasing out its special supervision program for crypto and fintech, signaling growing confidence in handling these sectors through regular bank oversight.
Trump Explores New Fed Leadership as Powell’s Term Winds Down
Frustrated by weak job data and Jerome Powell’s resistance to rate cuts, Donald Trump is preparing to nominate a new Federal Reserve governor.
What to look for this week in crypto?
The crypto market faces a big week ahead, shaped by U.S. economic data, corporate earnings, ETF moves, and Bitcoin’s technical signals.
FED says YES to crypto
The Federal Reserve has opened new doors for banks to work with crypto, marking a major change in its policy.
Trump attacks FED
President Trump’s attack on Fed Chair Jay Powell shook global markets, sending the dollar lower while boosting gold, Bitcoin, and safe-haven currencies.
Why the FED needs to save USA now?
While the U.S. may come out on top in the trade war with China, it's facing a much tougher challenge in the capital war—one that could reshape global financial power if the Federal Reserve doesn't act quickly and decisively.
Fed signals that printing is coming
The US Federal Reserve is ready to step in if markets become unstable—a move that could also ripple into the crypto space.
Bitcoin Tumbles as Top Fed Official Backs Further Rate Hikes
Bitcoin value dipped following comments from a senior Federal Reserve official supporting further rate hikes, amidst expectations of decreased dollar liquidity as the U.S. Treasury replenishes funds, potentially impacting risk assets negatively.
US Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Boost Bitcoin: Blackrock CEO Weighs In!
Blackrock CEO Laurence Fink expresses concern over the U.S. debt ceiling dispute eroding trust in the U.S. dollar, a scenario analysts suggest could potentially benefit Bitcoin, given its perceived role as a hedge against inflation and debt-related uncertainties.
FATF Slams Qatar Over Crypto Control Lapses
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has criticized Qatar Central Bank for weak enforcement of virtual asset regulations, while acknowledging its progress in beneficial ownership data collection, and highlighted Qatar's exploration of a central bank digital currency.
Pakistan Plans to Launch a Currency like Bitcoin
Pakistan's State Bank plans to launch a digital currency resembling Bitcoin soon.
