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Policy

Gov. Waller: U.S. Fed to 'Embrace Disruption,' Pitches 'Skinny' Master Account Idea

At its first event on payment innovations, the Federal Reserve's Christopher Waller suggested a compromise over the crypto world's "master account" aims.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Recent Fedspeak Confirms Intentions for Rate Cuts to Contiue: BofA

There appeared to be consensus around growing labor market risks even as sticky inflation remains an issue.

Bank of America headquarters in New York. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/VIEWpress)

Policy

U.S. Fed's Barr Catalogues Dangers to be Dodged in Future Stablecoin Regulations

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, who was the central bank's regulatory chief during the Biden administration, flagged potential stablecoin pitfalls.

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Ripple CEO Bashes Wall Street Bank Opposition of Fed Master Accounts for Crypto

CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose company is seeking a federal bank license and Federal Reserve "master account," called banker pushback "hypocritical."

Brad Garlinghouse at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

The Fed's Next Move on Oct. 29: How a Scenario Few Expect Could Derail U.S. Stocks and Crypto

Markets brace for the Fed’s Oct. 29 FOMC decision amid shutdown and U.S. jobs market and inflation uncertainty, with crypto and stocks vulnerable to sharp downside moves.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaking on Sept. 17, 2025 at FOMC Press Conference

Markets

Trump's Relentless Attacks on Fed May Deepen Policy Lag, Send USD Lower

President Trump’s relentless attacks on the Fed risk triggering reflexive stubbornness among policymakers.

Donald Trump

Markets

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reverse as Fed’s Hawkish Outlook Triggers Market Caution

Ethereum ETFs also saw redemptions, losing $1.89 million, while cryptocurrency prices edged higher.

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Fed Cuts Rate in 'Risk Management' Move as Bitcoin Eyes Possible Upside

The U.S. central bank lowered its benchmark rate range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, citing softening labor markets and economic uncertainty.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell adjusts his glasses at a press conference.

Markets

Analyst Predicts ‘Uptober’ Rally for Bitcoin Regardless of Fed’s FOMC Decision

Two prominent crypto analysts point to bitcoin’s lag versus gold and the S&P 500 as well as the "Uptober" trend as reasons to be bullish on BTC.

Jerome Powell (Natalie Behring/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Bulls Bet on Fed Rate Cuts to Drive Bond Yields Lower, but There's a Catch

Longer-term Treasury yields may rise despite the anticipated Fed rate cuts, potentially offsetting the expected bullish effects on BTC and other risk assets.

U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)