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Just In: Powell Urges ‘Fresh Look’ at Crypto Debanking as Senate Pressures Fed

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Nidhi Kolhapur

In a bold move, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has called for a “fresh look” at debanking, following criticism that the crypto industry is being denied access to banking services.

Powell Agrees to Help End Crypto Debanking

During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, Tim Scott, the committee’s Chair, asked Jerome Powell if he would work together to ensure that financial regulations are fair and don’t impose unnecessary burdens, to which Powell agreed to collaborate with Tim Scott, stating that the Federal Reserve aims to avoid unnecessary burdens.

Powell said that he is “struck” by the increasing number of Bitcoin and crypto firms being debanked.

He also emphasised that it’s important to re-evaluate the issue of debanking.

He stressed the need to revisit the issue, pointing out that while regulators do not deliberately block crypto businesses, regulations can sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

Scott then asked Powell if he would collaborate with lawmakers to address debanking. Powell responded with a firm “yes,” signaling his willingness to work on the issue.

Crypto Debanking Under Scrutiny in Washington

Concerns over crypto debanking are gaining traction in Washington, with lawmakers holding hearings and launching investigations. Just last week, both the House and Senate met to discuss the matter.

Crypto firms often struggle to open and maintain bank accounts in the U.S. Last year, Coinbase sued the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), alleging that it was deliberately blocking banking access for the crypto industry. Meanwhile, Powell recently stated that banks can serve crypto clients as long as they properly manage the risks involved.

Fed Holds Firm

Powell also addressed monetary policy, stating that the Federal Reserve is “in no hurry” to cut interest rates, despite pressure from former President Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs.

“With our policy stance now significantly less restrictive than it had been and the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” he noted.

His comments follow the Fed’s decision last month to keep the federal funds target range at 4.25-4.5%, after three consecutive rate cuts totaling a 1 percentage point reduction. Most investors expect interest rates to remain steady until at least May or June this year.

In a final remark, Powell made it clear that the Federal Reserve will not launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) under his leadership, putting an end to speculation about a government-backed digital dollar.







Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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