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Crypto Update | What the Banking Crisis Means for Interests Rates and Bitcoin

With all eyes on the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting Wednesday and its potential implications for bitcoin, CoinDesk's "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

Mar 21, 2023 at 7:14 p.m. UTC

Mar 21, 2023

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Finance

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Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors

The Treasury Secretary sought to ease concerns that the bank’s collapse could lead to a domino effect.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Mar 12, 2023 at 4:04 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2023

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Podcasts

Binance Sets Up Recovery Fund After FTX Collapse; Janet Yellen Warns of Weakness in Crypto

The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

By Zack Seward Jennifer Sanasie William Foxley Wendy O

Nov 15, 2022 at 12:20 a.m. UTC

Nov 15, 2022

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

Policy

Regulations

FTX Collapse Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report

The U.S. Treasury Secretary said the crypto sector is in need of "very careful regulation" while some lawmakers are already preparing to propose tougher rules.

By Sandali Handagama

Nov 14, 2022 at 12:57 p.m. UTC

Nov 14, 2022

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CDCROP: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen at the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual meeting 2022 in Washington D.C. (Helene Braun)

Policy

Stablecoins

Janet Yellen Stresses Need for Central Bank Digital Currency Work

The U.S. Treasury Secretary also reiterated the need for regulation in light of the recent turmoil in the crypto industry.

By Helene Braun

Oct 13, 2022 at 3:35 p.m. UTC

Oct 13, 2022

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CDCROP: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Markets

Economy

Janet Yellen Sees No Recession, Calls US Economy ‘Exceptionally Strong’

The Treasury Secretary stressed job growth during a press conference after the release of 2Q GDP data.

By Helene Braun

Jul 28, 2022 at 8:18 p.m. UTC

Jul 28, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

US Treasury Opens Door for Public Comments on Biden’s Crypto Order

The U.S. agency will accept comment letters by Aug. 8 on the president’s March order to establish a regulatory regime for crypto.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jul 12, 2022 at 8:40 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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The U.S. Treasury Department is closely monitoring crypto markets. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Regulations

US Treasury Secretary Talks Crypto With Bank Chiefs

While Secretary Janet Yellen prepared to meet with Wall Street banking CEOs, an official from the Treasury Department said the crypto market turmoil shows a need for regulations.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 16, 2022 at 4:22 p.m. UTC

Jun 16, 2022

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Terra

How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader

Regulators have an opportunity to map out thoughtful, strategic policy on stablecoins and beyond.

By Jake Chervinsky

May 27, 2022 at 10:17 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2022

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Yellen Call for 'Responsible' Crypto Innovation Is Right

Pennsylvania Congressman Glen Thompson has proposed a thoughtful, well-formulated blueprint for "crypto regulation" that aligns with U.S. Treasury Department’s proposals.

By Adelle Nazarian

May 13, 2022 at 1:41 a.m. UTC

May 13, 2022

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