Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell believes that there is no need for cryptocurrencies if there is a digital dollar. “I think that’s one of the stronger arguments in its favor,” he said. The Fed chair also insists that the U.S. is not in danger of losing its reserve currency status.
Fed Chair Powell Thinks Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Needed When There Is Digital Dollar
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talked about cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and a digital dollar during a congressional hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Wednesday.
During the hearing, Rep. Stephen Lynch from Massachusetts asked if a “swift action” on the Fed’s digital currency would “calm” the markets and whether a digital dollar would be a more viable alternative than having thousands of cryptocurrencies or stablecoins emerge in the payments system.
“I think that may be the case. I think that’s one of the arguments that are offered in favor of dig

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