Coinbase Highlights Key US Regulatory Developments Driving Crypto Prices

The latest Coinbase Weekly Market Commentary, dated May 17, highlights the crucial influence of regulatory developments on U.S. cryptocurrency markets. Coinbase stated: “Macro continues to be a key driver for crypto performance, though we think upcoming major catalysts may be regulatory driven.” Upcoming regulatory events include the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decisions on spot … Read more

Fed Chair Powell Briefs Lawmakers on US Central Bank Digital Currency Progress

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update to Congress members regarding the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work. “If we’re going to have a CBDC, Congress needs to authorize it,” he stressed. Moreover, the Fed chair reportedly said that a framework for stablecoins is needed. Fed Chair Powell on US CBDC and … Read more