Cryptocurrencies

Brainard Lays Out Cost Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency

  • CBDC could foster retail payments innovation and inclusion
  • Cautions new private money could pose financial-stability risk
Fed to Issue Report on U.S. Digital Currency
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The Federal Reserve is stepping up its research on digital currencies, Governor Lael Brainard said, amid growing demand for digital payments.