Federal Reserve

Justice Department drops probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell

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The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns at the central bank's headquarters renovation. The move, announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Friday, shifts scrutiny to the Fed's inspector general and clears a path for Senate confirmation of President Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh. The probe had been criticized as an effort to pressure Powell amid disputes over interest rates.

Silver and gold prices bounce after FOMC meeting

Silver and gold prices rose on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's meeting and other central bank announcements. The uptick came as oil prices and the US dollar weakened. Metals gained traction amid broader strength in risk assets.

Dax closes lower amid fragile iran war ceasefire

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Germany's DAX index fell 1.1 percent on Thursday, closing at 23,807 points. Investors are wary of the fragile two-week ceasefire in the Iran war and Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. US Federal Reserve minutes are also weighing on sentiment.

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Gold prices steady amid Mideast risks before Fed decision

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Arthur Hayes halts Bitcoin buys in liquidity strategy

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February CPI holds steady above Fed's target

Kraken receives first Fed master account for crypto firm

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has granted Kraken Financial a limited-purpose master account, marking the first time a cryptocurrency firm gains direct access to the central bank's payment system. This approval allows Kraken to settle U.S. dollar transactions on Fedwire without intermediaries. The move comes amid a shifting regulatory landscape under the Trump administration but draws criticism from banking trade groups over potential risks.

Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination prompts bitcoin price concerns

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President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair has led to a dip in bitcoin's price, as markets view him as potentially hawkish on monetary policy. Despite Warsh's past praise for bitcoin, analysts warn of short-term volatility if he tightens policy. Experts see long-term benefits for the cryptocurrency under his leadership.

Fintech and crypto groups criticize Fed's proposed skinny master accounts

Industry stakeholders have submitted initial feedback on the Federal Reserve's proposed 'skinny' master accounts, with fintech and cryptocurrency groups arguing the framework is too restrictive. Banking trade groups, meanwhile, request an extension of the public comment period. The proposal, aimed at spurring payments innovation, was introduced by Fed Governor Christopher Waller in mid-October.

Bitcoin rebounds above $70,000 from $60,000 crash amid ongoing Fed nomination volatility

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Bitcoin surged past $70,000 on February 6, 2026, rebounding 17% from Thursday's 15-month low around $60,000 amid the prior sell-off triggered by President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. The recovery liquidated $2.6 billion in leveraged positions and lifted crypto stocks like MicroStrategy (up 14-21%) and MARA Holdings (up 12%), signaling oversold conditions despite lingering market fears.

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