federal reserve

Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, after a series of financial panics led to the desire for central control of the monetary system in order to alleviate financial crises.

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This Week in Stablecoins: Winning a Seat at the Banking Table
This Week in Stablecoins: Winning a Seat at the Banking Table
October 24, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Stablecoins are arguably giving cryptocurrency mainstream legitimacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Stablecoin Push for Bank Charters Intensifies
Stablecoin Push for Bank Charters Intensifies
October 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Paths are being paved for stablecoins to move more fully into mainstream payments, with growing use in cross-border settlements, corporate treasury flows and real-time commerce....

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Fed Governor Waller Says Fed to Take Active Role in Payments Change
Fed Governor Waller Says Fed to Take Active Role in Payments Change
October 21, 2025  |  Digital Payments

The Federal Reserve reportedly wants to further embrace payments innovations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Federal Banking Regulators to Propose Lowering Community Bank Leverage Ratio
Federal Banking Regulators to Propose Lowering Community Bank Leverage Ratio
October 15, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Federal banking regulators are reportedly preparing to propose a plan that would reduce the community bank leverage ratio from the current 9% to 8%, which...

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Wells Fargo Shifts Focus to Growth and Returns After Removal of Regulatory Constraints
Wells Fargo Shifts Focus to Growth and Returns After Removal of Regulatory Constraints
October 14, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

A little over four months after the removal of an asset cap that had been imposed by the Federal Reserve, Wells Fargo aims to shift...

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Fed Sets Sights on Near-Continuous Fedwire Settlement by 2029
Fed Sets Sights on Near-Continuous Fedwire Settlement by 2029
October 14, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

The Federal Reserve is closing the gap between business hours and real-time money movement. It will just take a while to get it done. Get...

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Households Pump the Brakes on Credit as Economic Uncertainty Looms
Households Pump the Brakes on Credit as Economic Uncertainty Looms
October 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Americans are walking a careful line as they navigate inflation and household balance sheets, leveraging credit where needed but showing signs of restraint. Get the...

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Federal Reserve Nears End of Quantitative Tightening Process
Federal Reserve Nears End of Quantitative Tightening Process
October 07, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve reportedly may be getting close to ending the reduction of assets on its balance sheet, a quantitative tightening process that began in...

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller: Private Sector Better Able to Innovate on Stablecoins
Fed Governor Christopher Waller: Private Sector Better Able to Innovate on Stablecoins
September 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke in favor of stablecoins from private sector issuers Monday (Sept. 29), while Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel outlined reasons for...

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