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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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Puts Up $400M Reward For Stolen Bitcoin; New US Federal Reserve Policy Could Boost Bitcoin Prices

Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Puts Up $400M Reward For Stolen Bitcoin; New US Federal Reserve Policy Could Boost Bitcoin Prices
Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Puts Up $400M Reward For Stolen Bitcoin; New US Federal...
August 04, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Bitfinex announced a reward for anyone who can put the cryptocurrency exchange in touch with the hackers who made a transfer of nearly 120,000 bitcoins...

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Banks Toughen Lending Requirements For Consumers, Businesses
Banks Toughen Lending Requirements For Consumers, Businesses
August 04, 2020  |  Loans

Banks are increasing their standards for loans to businesses and households, according to the Fed’s latest Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices. Get...

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Fed Chair Powell: Economic Recovery Depends On Success In Controlling Pandemic
Fed Chair Powell: Economic Recovery Depends On Success In Controlling Pandemic
July 29, 2020  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday (July 29) that the road to economic recovery is “extraordinarily uncertain” and will be heavily influenced by how...

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New Report: How FIs Are Finding Fraudsters Wherever They May Hide
New Report: How FIs Are Finding Fraudsters Wherever They May Hide
July 24, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Fed Relaxes Requirements For Nonprofits To Borrow From Main Street Lending Program
Fed Relaxes Requirements For Nonprofits To Borrow From Main Street Lending Program
July 17, 2020  |  Loans

It will now be a lot easier for schools, hospitals and social service organizations to access funds using the Main Street Lending Program. Get the...

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Fed’s Brainard: Economic Recovery So Far Could Be Temporary
Fed’s Brainard: Economic Recovery So Far Could Be Temporary
July 14, 2020  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said the road to recovery for the U.S. economy won’t be an easy one, according to The Wall Street Journal...

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How Retailers Are Cashing In On A US Coin Shortage
How Retailers Are Cashing In On A US Coin Shortage
July 14, 2020  |  Retail

As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.”...

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Fights Over Loan Terms Delayed Main Street Lending Program
Fights Over Loan Terms Delayed Main Street Lending Program
July 12, 2020  |  Loans

More than three months ago, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve gave hope to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the...

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