Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech
Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week. On 7th October, Brainard will speak at the Institute of International Finance Annual Membership meeting, where is expected to address blockchain in the context of the US central bank's larger, ongoing study on electronic payments. The news coincides with broader efforts by global central banks to better understand the technology, with institutions including the De Nederlandsche Bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bank of England. Notably, the speech won't be....
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