Federal Reserve Board

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Period: 17 Feb 2006 - 02 Sep 2024

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Fed's Waller: CBDC 'solution in search of a problem'

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Fed's Waller: CBDC 'solution in search of a problem'

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller is the latest central bank bigwig to pour cold water on CBDCs, declaring himself "highly sceptical" that there is a compelling need for a digital dollar.

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Fed extends FedNow comment period by a month

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Tuesday that it will extend until September 9, 2021, the comment period for its proposal to govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow Service.

Fed official warns CBDCs could be embarrassing fad

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Fed official warns CBDCs could be embarrassing fad

The Federal Reserve's supervision chief has become the latest central bank bigwig to weigh in on CBDCs, comparing them to the parachute pants made famous in the 1980s by MC Hammer - a fad that could in future seem embarrassing.

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Federal Reserve Board invites comment on proposed rule to govern funds transfers over FedNow

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday invited comment on a proposed rule to govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve Banks' FedNow Service.

Fed chair Powell opens up digital dollar debate

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Fed chair Powell opens up digital dollar debate

The US Federal Reserve is inching ahead with its CBDC research, promising a discussion paper this summer as it seeks to secure a "better understanding" of the opportunities and risks associated with a digital dollar.

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Atlanta Fed sets up payment inclusion committee

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the formation of a Special Committee on Payments Inclusion focused on finding solutions for cash-reliant individuals to become better connected to the economy, including to innovative financial services.

Central bankers split on CBDC future

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Central bankers split on CBDC future

The debate over the value of CBDCs continues to simmer, with central bankers on either side of the pond weighing in with very different opinions.

Fed consults on debit card standards and fintech access to payment network

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Fed consults on debit card standards and fintech access to payment network

The US Federal Reserve is to push through new rules to ensure that merchants can choose between multiple networks for routing card-not-present transactions, as well as guidelines for allowing newly-chartered fintechs direct access to the Fed's payment network.

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Fed seeks public comment on requests for accounts and payment services

The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday invited public comment on proposed guidelines to evaluate requests for accounts and payment services at Federal Reserve Banks ("Account Access Guidelines").

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Fed defines synthetic identity fraud

Synthetic identity fraud is reported to be the fastest-growing type of financial crime (Off-site) in the United States, accounting for billions in losses annually.

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Federal Reserve announces ISO 20022 specifications for initial launch of FedNow

The Federal Reserve has released message specifications for the initial launch of its FedNow Service for instant payments based on the standard set by the International Organization for Standardization, or ISO.

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Federal agencies seeks views on financial institutions' use of artificial intelligence

Five federal financial regulatory agencies are gathering insight on financial institutions' use of artificial intelligence (AI).

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