Jerome Powell
Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022
Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.
Investors Seeking Inflation Hedge as US CPI Number Reached Highest Level in 40 Years. Is Bitcoin Still a Good Choice?
Prices rose at the fastest pace since 1982 in December, up 7% from a year ago. PwC Global Crypto Lead Henri Arslanian discusses what this means for investors and the crypto markets.
Where's the Price for Bitcoin Headed After Transactions Down From November Peak?
Three days after recording the longest losing streak since 2018, bitcoin is rising from oversold levels and trading above the $40,000 support level. Prime Trust's Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on bitcoin's price volatility and trading activity. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at his confirmation hearing on whether rate hikes and tapering could affect long-term positive sentiment.
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Nomination Hearings for Jerome Powell, Lael Brainard
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing for Jerome Powell Tuesday on his nomination to a second term as Federal Reserve chair. It will hold a separate hearing Thursday to consider the nomination of Fed Governor Lael Brainard to be vice chair. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know and what we can expect.
What to Expect From Federal Reserve's Confirmation Hearings, Bitcoin's Next Support Levels
After suffering the worst first week of the year since 2017, where will bitcoin go from here? CoinDesk Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin's next support levels, how far it could fall, and what to expect from Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard's confirmation hearings next week. Will crypto be on the agenda? Plus, Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses the future of bitcoin's hashrate after a big disruption this week in Kazakhstan.
Sen. Lummis Likely to Oppose Powell’s Fed Nomination on Crypto Grounds
Crypto-friendly U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has expressed significant concerns about the crypto track records of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Fed Governor Lael Brainard, Biden's nominees to head the Federal Reserve for its next term. Lummis is likely to oppose the nominations unless the Fed responds. "The Hash" squad discusses the potential battle brewing in the realm of the Fed and the possible repercussions for crypto regulation across the nation.
