#Janet Yellen recognizes ‘unacceptable levels of inflation’ in US

#Janet Yellen recognizes ‘unacceptable levels of inflation’ in US

“Janet Yellen recognizes ‘unacceptable levels of inflation’ in US” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that inflation has reached “unacceptable” heights, even as she defended Biden administration-backed spending bills that Republican lawmakers allege have contributed to the problem. “We currently face macroeconomic challenges, including unacceptable levels of inflation,” Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee three days…

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#Biden’s inflator in chief Brian Deese is an awful pick

#Biden’s inflator in chief Brian Deese is an awful pick

“Biden’s inflator in chief Brian Deese is an awful pick” There might be worse ­choices to lead President Joe Biden’s fight against inflation — Vice President Kamala Harris immediately comes to mind.   But the role of Brian Deese in Biden’s new and belated “laser focus” on inflation is more proof that Sleepy Joe either doesn’t…

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# US Treasury Secretary reaffirms need for stablecoin regulation following UST crash

# US Treasury Secretary reaffirms need for stablecoin regulation following UST crash

” US Treasury Secretary reaffirms need for stablecoin regulation following UST crash “ United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen called on U.S. lawmakers to develop a “consistent federal framework” on stablecoins to address risks to financial stability. In a Tuesday hearing of the Senate Banking Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual…

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#Janet Yellen calls for crypto regulations to cut risks, fraud

#Janet Yellen calls for crypto regulations to cut risks, fraud

“Janet Yellen calls for crypto regulations to cut risks, fraud” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions. In practice, one result would be that users would get documentation of their crypto dealings for use in filing…

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# Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets

# Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets

” Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets “ United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen listed stablecoins as one of the major policy concerns in the digital asset space for regulators, currently subject to “inconsistent and fragmented oversight.” Speaking to attendees at American University in Washington, D.C. on…

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# Secretary Yellen recognizes ‘benefits of crypto’ despite lingering skepticism

# Secretary Yellen recognizes ‘benefits of crypto’ despite lingering skepticism

” Secretary Yellen recognizes ‘benefits of crypto’ despite lingering skepticism “ Janet Yellen, the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury, spoke Friday morning on CNBC’s flagship business and politics show Squawk Box, on an array of topics from the growth of the renewable energy sector amid Russia’s economic isolation, the rising levels of inflation…

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