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US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Grilled Over FedCoin Digital Currency Progress
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell spoke before the US House Financial Services Committee. He was questioned regarding the central bank’s digital currency efforts, China, and Libra. He said that they are working hard on the digital currency.
US Congressmen Ask Federal Reserve to Create National Digital Currency
Two members of the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee recently asked the Federal Reserve if it has any plans to create a U.S. dollar digital currency.
VeChain Releases New Official Block Explorer and Sync Ledger Wallet Interface
The VeChain Foundation has announced the release of a new official block explorer and sync ledger wallet interface, which are in-house developed solutions maintained by the major development team.
Bitcoin Price to Rally Higher as President Trump Signs $900 Billion Stimulus Bill
President Trump has signed the $900 billion pandemic relief bill, adding to the Fed's mounting debt catalyst for the Bitcoin (BTC) price to continue its sensational rally.
Winklevoss Sees US Stimulus Negotiation Fail as a “Wakeup Call And an Endorsement of Bitcoin”
Bitcoin billionaire Cameron Winklevoss thinks that this is the perfect opportunity to invest in Bitcoin, as the dollar keep depreciating and US politicians are unable to reach a consensus on a stimulus package budget.
Christie’s Auction House Sells NFT Crypto Art ‘Block 21’ for Over $130K
One of the most prestigious auction houses in the world, Christie’s has sold a digital portrait of the Bitcoin (BTC) code “Block 21” for over $130,000.
US House of Representatives Passes Blockchain Innovation Act On to the Senate
Two bills introduced by Rep Darren Soto—the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act—have passed the Lower House and are on their way to the Senate.
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Confirmed in Senate as new US Treasury Secretary
After being nominated by President Joe Biden, the United States Senate has now confirmed former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as Treasury Security.
Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.
Perianne Boring: Fostering Blockchain Through Regulatory Uncertainty
Perianne Boring is the President and Founder of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world's first and largest blockchain trade association. Boring began her career as a legislative analyst in the U.S. House of Representatives, advising on finance, economics, tax, and healthcare policy. Prior to forming the Chamber, Boring was a television host and anchor of an international finance program that aired in more than 100 countries to over 650 million viewers.
White House Budget Urges Legislation to Return Secret Service to Treasury Due to Crypto Crime Surge
Cryptocurrencies, and other technological advancements, projected as a threat to the international financial marketplace, the department believes has contributed to more groups of criminal organizations and more links between financial and electronic crimes combined.
Ripple Supporters Appeal to the White House to Classify XRP as a Digital Currency
In a move to support Ripple, XRP advocates have decided to file a petition with the White House asking it to declare the asset a virtual currency.