Janet Yellen

FTX Downfall Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report
FTX Downfall Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report
In the aftermath of crypto exchange FTX's fall from grace, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the industry needs "very careful regulation," Bloomberg reported Saturday....
FTX Downfall Exposed 'Weaknesses' in Crypto, Janet Yellen Says: Report

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Yellen Stresses Importance of Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets; Tether Cuts Commercial Paper Holdings to Zero
Yellen Stresses Importance of Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets; Tether Cuts Commercial Paper Holdings to Zero
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated the importance of building a regulatory framework for digital assets. Stablecoin issuer Tether reduced its commercial paper hol...
Yellen Stresses Importance of Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets; Tether Cuts Commercial Paper Holdings to Zero

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

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at Thursday's press conference discussing GDP data. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at Thursday's press conference discussing GDP data. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University in April 2022 (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)
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.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at American University in April 2022 (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

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

Treasury Secretary Yellen Advises Against Bitcoin for Retirement Savings
Treasury Secretary Yellen Advises Against Bitcoin for Retirement Savings
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning against using bitcoin as a retirement savings vehicle, characterizing it as a “very risky” move. “The Hash” team discusses their tak...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Advises Against Bitcoin for Retirement Savings

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How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader
Regulators have an opportunity to map out thoughtful, strategic policy on stablecoins and beyond.
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