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Congress Urged to Investigate Fed Chair Over $2.5B Scandal

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is at the center of a spiraling scandal as Congress faces mounting pressure to launch a full-scale investigation into a $2.5 billion Fed project meltdown. $2.5B Federal Reserve Project Sparks Allegations of Deception and Mismanagement Accusations of fiscal mismanagement and alleged deception have intensified scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, … Read more

Treasury Secretary Bessent Leads Search for Next Fed Chair as Powell’s Term Nears End

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is actively involved in selecting a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term concludes in May 2026, with President Donald Trump expected to announce a successor imminently. Powell Successor Expected Soon; Bessent Warns of Market Risks Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is playing a pivotal role in the process of … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling Shields Fed Chair Powell From Removal: Report

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According to a report from Reuters, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is still positioned to serve his full term despite pressure from President Donald Trump, shielded by a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the Fed’s independence and limiting presidential power over its leadership. Since Trump took office and even during his campaign, the 47th … Read more

Crypto Scores Major Win as Fed Scraps Reputation Risk in Supervision

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The Federal Reserve’s pivotal policy change strips away reputational risk limits, opening powerful new avenues for U.S. banks to expand crypto services and fuel digital asset growth. Fed’s Shift on Reputation Risk Accelerates Crypto’s Banking Integration A major regulatory shift is paving the way for stronger integration of cryptocurrencies into the U.S. banking system, marking … Read more

From Bombers to Basis Points: Traders Eye Fed Rate Cut in July Amid Rising Tensions

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As the globe fixates on America’s involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the probability of a July quarter-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has edged up by a percentage point, reaching 15.5%. Rate Cut Radar Lights Up After U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Just two days ago—after the latest Federal … Read more

Interest Rate Showdown: Trump vs. Powell, Massie vs. the Fed

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a blistering critique of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week, intensifying his demand for lower interest rates as Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) reinforced concerns about the central bank’s fading influence. Trump Slams Fed as Nation Ranks 35th in Global Interest Rates President Donald Trump is once again targeting Federal … Read more

Fed Signals End to Ambiguous Crypto Rules, Clearing Road for Innovation

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The Federal Reserve is accelerating efforts to eliminate regulatory gray zones, pledging precise digital asset guidance to unlock innovation in crypto and next-gen financial technologies. Fed Targets Ambiguity in Digital Asset Rules as Part of Broader Overhaul Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman emphasized on June 6 at Georgetown University’s Psaros Center … Read more