Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman warns about the “supervisory void” in the digital assets landscape, leaving financial institutions in uncertain territory. She urges global regulators to pay attention to novel banking activities and develop a clear regulatory framework. Lack of clarity risks pushing businesses towards crypto-friendly jurisdictions and may have serious consequences for financial institutions and stability of the digital asset market.
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Bitcoin Bulls vs $30,000 Support: Analyzing Traders’ Positions Amid Crypto Gains and Regulations
Bitcoin bulls have leveraged long positions using margin and futures markets, backed by positive momentum from spot Bitcoin ETF requests, heavy institutional inflow, and improved U.S. regulatory perspectives. This support helps sustain the $30,000 BTC price level in the coming weeks.
$27 Trillion Institutions Eye Crypto: Excitement or Skepticism for Blockchain Future?
At least $27 trillion of assets managed by major U.S. financial institutions, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs, are actively seeking to provide clients with exposure to Bitcoin and crypto. However, only a tiny portion would likely be allocated to crypto investments, and skepticism remains regarding the potential impact of institutional interest on the market and technology.
Balancing Privacy and Efficiency in Retail CBDCs: Pros, Cons, and Conflicts
U.S. Treasury official Graham Steele highlighted the importance of privacy and anonymity in developing a potential retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and suggested that Privacy Enhancing Technologies be considered for preserving user anonymity. Steele also discussed pros, cons, and challenges, including minimizing illegal transactions and ensuring privacy.
Federal Reserve Rate Hikes: Impact on BTC Price and Investor Preferences for Ethereum
US Fed officials consider more rate hikes despite debt ceiling crisis, potentially impacting BTC price. St. Louis President James Bullard suggests raising interest rates twice this year, while Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari believes in raising rates over 6% to curb inflation. Smart money seems more inclined to invest in Ethereum over Bitcoin, indicating a possible shift in investor preferences.
Fed Chair Powell’s Speech Impact: Inflation, Rate Hikes, and Bitcoin Market Volatility
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell participates in the Perspectives on Monetary Policy panel on May 19, with Fed officials leaning towards raising interest rates to control inflation. Market participants, including the cryptocurrency community, closely watch the developments, especially Bitcoin prices, as the market remains volatile and uncertain.