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Fed’s Kashkari Says Blockchain ‘Has More Potential’ Than Bitcoin

The president of the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis took aim at bitcoin today, criticizing the ease at which new cryptocurrencies can be created.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2017
Federal Reserve

US Dollars on the Blockchain? Fed VP Says Not Yet at MIT Event

The US dollar is not the "low-hanging fruit" for blockchain innovation, according to an executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Business  ·  19 April 2017
Regulation

Fed Governor Voices Caution on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Central bank-issued digital currencies could stifle private-sector payments innovation, a senior Federal Reserve official said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2017
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Staffer Fined for Mining Bitcoins at Work

A Fed staffer has plead guilty to mining bitcoins at work.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2017
Federal Reserve

Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could ‘Change Payments Landscape’

A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.

Tech  ·  27 January 2017
Regulation

Fed Chair Yellen: Blockchain is an ‘Important Technology’

Blockchain is “an important technology” given its potential impact on the global financial system, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 January 2017
Federal Reserve

What We Know About the Federal Reserve’s Blockchain Stance

Is the Fed's recent research paper on distributed ledgers a call to action or just a general reference? CoinDesks investigates.

Business  ·  12 December 2016
Regulation

US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper

The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2016
Federal Reserve

The US Federal Reserve is ‘Paying Close Attention’ to Blockchain

Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a major speech on blockchain today.

Markets  ·  7 October 2016
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech

Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week.

Business  ·  6 October 2016
Regulation

US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have ‘Significant’ Impact

The Federal Reserve isn't working on any blockchain applications of its own at this time, according to Fed chair Janet Yellen.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2016
Regulation

US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve

Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 July 2016
Federal Reserve

Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency

Azteco owner Akin Fernandez explains why he believes a recent presentation at the US Federal Reserve did not properly represent the technology.

Markets  ·  13 June 2016
Federal Reserve

90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event

A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.

Business  ·  6 June 2016
Regulation

Fed Governor Advises Regulators to Be ‘Attentive’ to Blockchain

A member of the US Federal Reserve's board of governors issued new remarks this week on the potential of blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 April 2016