Fed Chair: Banks Are Perfectly Able to Serve Crypto Customers

The Federal Reserve sees a future for crypto in banking, with Chair Jerome Powell saying banks can serve crypto customers—if they manage risks responsibly. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Breaks Silence on Crypto: What the Fed Thinks About Bitcoin Now Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a postmeeting press conference on Jan. 29 following the central … Read more

No Rate Cut: Powell’s Steady Hand Defies Political Pressure; Crypto Gains Amid Equity Retreat

Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would “demand” interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, policymakers defied external pressure Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate without adjustment. FOMC Monetary Policy Unmoved At its first 2025 gathering on Jan. 29, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) observed that “economic activity has continued to … Read more

Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate by 50bps in First Cut Since 2020

On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press release, the central bank remains focused on reaching … Read more