FRB Chairman Powell: 'Banks Are Free to Engage in Cryptocurrency Activities'

2025/06/25 11:03 (Updated 2025/06/25 15:01)
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FRB Chairman Powell: 'Banks Are Free to Engage in Cryptocurrency Activities'

Remarks on Cryptocurrency

During his congressional testimony at the House Financial Services Committee on the 24th, Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) expressed approval of the progress in deliberating cryptocurrency regulation bills.

When asked to comment on the adoption of stablecoins for payments and the passage of the 'GENIUS Act' stablecoin regulation bill in the Senate, he stated, 'It is good that these discussions are advancing,' and emphasized, 'The U.S. needs a regulatory framework for stablecoins.'

What are stablecoins?

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain stable values. They are typically backed by fiat currencies or other cryptocurrencies...

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