Olli Rehn, a member of the European Central Bank’s governing council and Governor of the Bank of Finland, has cautioned about potential threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence. […]
Trump Attempts to Fire Fed Governor: A Fight Over America’s Central Bank
President Donald Trump has taken aim at Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, aiming to remove her over allegations of mortgage fraud. The move has sparked a legal storm […]
Bank of Russia Tightens Rules on Crypto Operations to Mitigate Risks
The Bank of Russia (CBR) is implementing new regulations for crypto-related operations, aiming to minimize risks for banks and their customers involved in these activities. The regulator has […]
Yellen Emphasizes Fed’s Political Roots, Potentially Impacting Crypto Market
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored the Federal Reserve’s independence as a political arrangement, drawing attention to public trust as the sole source of its legitimacy. This statement […]
Singapore Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Four Months
Singapore’s core and overall inflation rates witnessed a sharp decline in July, falling below analyst predictions and marking the lowest point in four months. Core inflation, excluding housing […]
Jackson Hole Summit Ends in Uncertainty as Fed Faces Competing Priorities
The 2025 Jackson Hole conference left policymakers with no clear path forward after failing to resolve crucial economic challenges. The Federal Reserve’s top officials met last week, facing […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Identifies XRP and Bitcoin as Potential Cash Alternatives
Malaysia’s central bank has acknowledged the potential of XRP and Bitcoin as alternatives to traditional cash and bank deposits. This recognition appears in a recent official document by […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Names XRP as Potential Cash Alternative
Crypto analyst Xaif highlighted a significant development in the Malaysian central bank’s document, which acknowledged Bitcoin and XRP as potential substitutes for cash and traditional bank deposits. This […]
Fed Exploring Crypto Holdings: New Policy Proposal for Regulatory Understanding
The U.S. Federal Reserve is exploring a potentially groundbreaking policy change: allowing some cryptocurrency holdings for its staff. This proposal, spearheaded by Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, could […]
Ueda to Attend Jackson Hole Meeting: Impact Expected on Crypto Markets
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will participate in the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, where discussions on monetary policy will be crucial for global markets. The event […]
ECB: US-EU Trade Deal to Weigh On Growth, Uncertainty Remains
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that the recent trade deal with the U.S. is expected to have a dampening effect on economic growth […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Examines XRP as a Payment System Alternative
In a recent working paper, the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) explored the potential for private tokens like XRP to serve as alternatives to traditional bank deposits. The […]
Mysterious Reserve Decline: South Korean Won Strength Amidst Declining Reserves
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a decline in March, despite the strengthening of the South Korean won against the US dollar. This seemingly contradictory situation highlights the […]
South Korea’s Central Bank to Discuss Stablecoin Issuance
The South Korean central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is preparing for a crucial meeting on August 23rd in Seoul, specifically at Jung-gu Bank Hall. This gathering […]
Brazil’s Central Bank to Integrate Drex Data for Real-Time Interest Rate Decisions
Brazil’s central bank will incorporate transaction data from its digital currency, Drex, into its interest rate decisions. Henrique Videira, executive at the central bank, announced this new approach […]