A digital dollar could ‘require years of development’ before rollout, Yellen says

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that developing a central bank digital currency – the digital dollar- could be years in the making, should the US pursue that end. Yellen made the observation on Thursday during a presentation at the American University’s Kogod School of Business Center for Innovation in Washington.

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Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver her first speech focusing on cryptocurrencies and the digital assets industry on Thursday. Excerpts of Yellen's remarks reveal her views on how to oversee the industry according to guidelines set forth in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden.

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Treasury's Yellen to Deliver First Speech on Crypto in US Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has scheduled her first speech devoted entirely to digital assets and their place in the U.S economy. The Thursday remarks are expected to track closely with the sentiments already expressed in President Joe Biden's recent executive order.

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Secretary Yellen recognizes ‘benefits of crypto’ despite lingering skepticism

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen speaks to CNBC's Squawk Box shares her views on the state of digital assets amid calls for imposed regulations.

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Yellen’s Positive Remarks About Biden’s Crypto EO Push Bitcoin Past $41,000

It only took an unintentionally flattering remark from a high-ranking US official to propel Bitcoin above the $41,000 level. Bitcoin (BTC) advanced early on Wednesday, boosting the entire crypto market, as US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s inadvertently disclosed remarks indicated that US President Joe Biden’s long-awaited crypto directive will take a constructive approach to regulating the digital asset sector.

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House members urge US treasury secretary to clarify definition of broker in infrastructure law

“We must ensure requirements imposed on the digital asset ecosystem are both crafted and implemented in such a way to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of financial innovation,” said the letter to Janet Yellen.

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US Treasury Secretary Yellen Outlines Plans to Regulate Stablecoins in Collaboration With the Fed, SEC, CFTC

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will convene a meeting with the Biden administration’s working group on financial markets to discuss stablecoin regulation. “In light of the rapid growth in digital assets, it is important for the agencies to collaborate on the regulation of this sector and the development of any recommendations for new authorities,” said […]

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Janet Yellen Torches Bitcoin Again, Calls it ‘Extremely Inefficient’ As A Payment Option

U.S. Treasury Secretary is rooting for a digital dollar, but remains unconvinced about Bitcoin, which she describes as an inefficient asset. The post Janet Yellen Torches Bitcoin Again, Calls it ‘Extremely Inefficient’ As A Payment Option first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Joe Biden’s Treasury Secretary Nominee Asserts Bitcoin’s Potential

Mrs. Janet Yellen has made a follow-up comment about cryptocurrencies since the previous one in her recent confirmation hearing. In what seems like a contrary statement, the Treasury secretary nominee is now asserting the potential of digital currencies.

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Yellen Clarifies Her Stance On Crypto, Says Digital Assets Have “Potential”

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Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system

Janet Yellen added that she planned to encourage the use of digital assets for “legitimate activities.”

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Is Janet Yellen Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes

As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space?

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The Janet Yellen Era is Around the Corner

How that affects the digital currency realm is a major question. Good-bye Secretary Mnuchin Unless something obstructs the inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States on Jan. 20, Steven Mnuchin’s term as Secretary of the Treasury is ending.

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Janet Yellen and the Fed Will Continue to Push Bitcoin to New Highs in the Next 5 Years: Celsius Network CEO

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hasn’t been really good for cryptocurrencies. As we reported, the Treasury said in a statement on Monday, “There is strong support across the G7 on the need to regulate digital currencies.

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Janet Yellen is Bullish for Bitcoin, Macro Investor Explains Why

Bitcoin rallied to over $19,000 in the same week that saw President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to appoint Keynesian economist Jenet Yellen as the next US Treasury Secretary. Anthony Pompliano, the co-founder/partner at New York-based Morgan Creek Digital Assets, noted that Ms.

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Janet Yellen Says in Time of Crises People “Sell Those Things and Try to Immediately Switch to Digital Cash”

The former chairwoman of the US Federal Reserve said that Fed was not very enthusiastic regarding a digital currency because: “Whenever there are concerns about any other form of deposit. . .

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