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US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

The US Federal Reserve has warned security compromises could cause problems for banks using digital currency.

 3075   |    4
Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

MAR 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

On March 3, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen announced the Fed is likely to increase interest rates this month. As a result, bitcoin price is also likely to increase, as the value of reserve currencies including the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan falls.

 20146   |    6
U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

JAN 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen emphasized At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco the importance of the Blockchain and hinted that the Fed is exploring the potential of the technology.

 5413   |    3
Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

DEC 16, 2016 | Joseph Young

Banks and financial institutions including the Fed are doing exactly the opposite of what people needs to maintain financial security.

 4150   |    4
Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

DEC 10, 2016 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve described the potential of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the settlement of payments, assets and clearing.

 2674   |    1
U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

NOV 15, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Consumers want a repeal of the Durbin Amendment which cost them an estimated $4 billion annually as they use a debit card to make a purchase.

 2441   |    2
Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

OCT 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

World’s leading central bank, the Federal Reserve of the United States, is going to investigate the future of advanced digital payment technologies, including “Fintech" and Bitcoin’s Blockchain technology.

 2749   |    1
San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

JUL 25, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) has published an article covering the risks of bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

 172
JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve published a paper about the growth of virtual currencies; NASDAQ is expected to be the first major exchange operator and other news.

 149
JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Case Wallet raised US$1.5 million, Polish payment processors and at least one bank have closed the accounts of several local bitcoin exchanges and more news

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After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

MAY 05, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

Ron Paul started talking about the serious problems of the Federal Reserve system in the 1970s.

 679
What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

FEB 28, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

The recent vote in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave itself more power over the Internet reminds me very much of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. You know – the legislation that created an institution so egregious that nearly 100 years later, Satoshi Nakamoto was compelled to completely reinvent money so that we could finally be rid of it.

 40
The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

DEC 29, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C. has issued a report entitled Bitcoin: Technical Background and Data Analysis. The recently released report, dated October 7, is a technical analysis of Bitcoin and the Bitcoin protocol. While mostly accurate, it contains a number of assumptions and self-serving statements suggesting that, despite a great deal of empirical research and terabytes of data, the Federal Reserve lacks a fundamental understanding of Bitcoin.

 118
Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

MAR 03, 2014 | Michael K. Hamilton

Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen told Congress last week that the Fed has no authority to regulate Bitcoin.

 16
Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

MAR 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

On March 3, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen announced the Fed is likely to increase interest rates this month. As a result, bitcoin price is also likely to increase, as the value of reserve currencies including the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan falls.

 20146   |    6
U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

JAN 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen emphasized At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco the importance of the Blockchain and hinted that the Fed is exploring the potential of the technology.

 5413   |    3
Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

DEC 16, 2016 | Joseph Young

Banks and financial institutions including the Fed are doing exactly the opposite of what people needs to maintain financial security.

 4150   |    4
US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

The US Federal Reserve has warned security compromises could cause problems for banks using digital currency.

 3075   |    4
Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

OCT 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

World’s leading central bank, the Federal Reserve of the United States, is going to investigate the future of advanced digital payment technologies, including “Fintech" and Bitcoin’s Blockchain technology.

 2749   |    1
Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

DEC 10, 2016 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve described the potential of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the settlement of payments, assets and clearing.

 2674   |    1
U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

NOV 15, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Consumers want a repeal of the Durbin Amendment which cost them an estimated $4 billion annually as they use a debit card to make a purchase.

 2441   |    2
After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

MAY 05, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

Ron Paul started talking about the serious problems of the Federal Reserve system in the 1970s.

 679
JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve published a paper about the growth of virtual currencies; NASDAQ is expected to be the first major exchange operator and other news.

 149
San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

JUL 25, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) has published an article covering the risks of bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

 172
JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Case Wallet raised US$1.5 million, Polish payment processors and at least one bank have closed the accounts of several local bitcoin exchanges and more news

 129
What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

FEB 28, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

The recent vote in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave itself more power over the Internet reminds me very much of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. You know – the legislation that created an institution so egregious that nearly 100 years later, Satoshi Nakamoto was compelled to completely reinvent money so that we could finally be rid of it.

 40
The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

DEC 29, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C. has issued a report entitled Bitcoin: Technical Background and Data Analysis. The recently released report, dated October 7, is a technical analysis of Bitcoin and the Bitcoin protocol. While mostly accurate, it contains a number of assumptions and self-serving statements suggesting that, despite a great deal of empirical research and terabytes of data, the Federal Reserve lacks a fundamental understanding of Bitcoin.

 118
Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

MAR 03, 2014 | Michael K. Hamilton

Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen told Congress last week that the Fed has no authority to regulate Bitcoin.

 16
Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

Bitcoin Price to Climb Beyond $1,300 With Expected US Fed Rates Increase

MAR 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

On March 3, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen announced the Fed is likely to increase interest rates this month. As a result, bitcoin price is also likely to increase, as the value of reserve currencies including the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan falls.

 20146   |    6
Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

Time to Opt for Bitcoin Savings as Federal Reserve Keeps Injecting Cash into Banks

DEC 16, 2016 | Joseph Young

Banks and financial institutions including the Fed are doing exactly the opposite of what people needs to maintain financial security.

 4150   |    4
US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

US Fed Governor: Digital Currency Could “Make It Easier To Hide Illegal Activity”

MAR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

The US Federal Reserve has warned security compromises could cause problems for banks using digital currency.

 3075   |    4
U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

U.S. Federal Reserve Explores The Potential of Blockchain, Lacks Vision

JAN 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen emphasized At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco the importance of the Blockchain and hinted that the Fed is exploring the potential of the technology.

 5413   |    3
U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

U.S. Consumers Want Government Out of Debit Card Payments, As Merchants Are Pocketing Savings

NOV 15, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Consumers want a repeal of the Durbin Amendment which cost them an estimated $4 billion annually as they use a debit card to make a purchase.

 2441   |    2
Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

Federal Reserve Report Focuses on Blockchain, Pigeonholes It As “Specific Type of Distributed Ledger”

DEC 10, 2016 | Joseph Young

Federal Reserve described the potential of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the settlement of payments, assets and clearing.

 2674   |    1
Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

Federal Reserve Begins Study on Digital Payments and Blockchain Technology

OCT 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

World’s leading central bank, the Federal Reserve of the United States, is going to investigate the future of advanced digital payment technologies, including “Fintech" and Bitcoin’s Blockchain technology.

 2749   |    1
San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

San Francisco Fed Outlines Virtual Currency Risks

JUL 25, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) has published an article covering the risks of bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

 172
JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24 DIGEST: Federal Reserve Publishes Study on Virtual Currency; NASDAQ to Pioneer Bitcoin Tech

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Federal Reserve published a paper about the growth of virtual currencies; NASDAQ is expected to be the first major exchange operator and other news.

 149
The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve Publishes Another Paper on Bitcoin

DEC 29, 2014 | Carlo Caraluzzo

The Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C. has issued a report entitled Bitcoin: Technical Background and Data Analysis. The recently released report, dated October 7, is a technical analysis of Bitcoin and the Bitcoin protocol. While mostly accurate, it contains a number of assumptions and self-serving statements suggesting that, despite a great deal of empirical research and terabytes of data, the Federal Reserve lacks a fundamental understanding of Bitcoin.

 118
JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19 DIGEST: Case Wallet Raises US$1.5 Million; Polish Exchanges Suffer in Bitcoin Crackdown

JUN 19, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Case Wallet raised US$1.5 million, Polish payment processors and at least one bank have closed the accounts of several local bitcoin exchanges and more news

 129
What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

What Net 'Neutrality' and the Federal Reserve Have in Common

FEB 28, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

The recent vote in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave itself more power over the Internet reminds me very much of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. You know – the legislation that created an institution so egregious that nearly 100 years later, Satoshi Nakamoto was compelled to completely reinvent money so that we could finally be rid of it.

 40
After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

After 40 Years of Looking, Ron Paul Finds Bitcoin

MAY 05, 2015 | Amanda B. Johnson

Ron Paul started talking about the serious problems of the Federal Reserve system in the 1970s.

 679
Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

Fed says it cannot regulate Bitcoin, would rely on existing legislations

MAR 03, 2014 | Michael K. Hamilton

Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen told Congress last week that the Fed has no authority to regulate Bitcoin.

 16

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