monetary policy Archives

What Is a CBDC: A Beginner’s Guide to Central Bank Digital Currencies

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is the digital form of a country’s sovereign fiat money. Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, a CBDC is issued and regulated by a nation’s monetary authority, bridging traditional banking with modern ledger technology.

AI Models Favor Bitcoin Over Fiat in Bitcoin Policy Institute Study

Bitcoin, News, Technology & Security

By Andrew Collins Mar 4, 2026

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.

Arthur Hayes Says Fed Could Ease Policy if US-Iran Conflict Escalates

Markets & Trading, News

By Andrew Collins Mar 2, 2026

Arthur Hayes argues that prolonged US military engagement with Iran could prompt monetary easing, potentially expanding liquidity and influencing crypto markets.

By Michael Turner Feb 19, 2026

Altcoins, DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News

Bundesbank Pushes Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Counter Dollarization

By Michael Turner Feb 19, 2026

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.

By Matthew Clarke Feb 11, 2026

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

European Parliament Backs Digital Euro to Bolster Monetary Sovereignty

By Matthew Clarke Feb 11, 2026

European lawmakers endorsed the European Central Bank’s digital euro project, framing it as a strategic tool to strengthen monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign payment providers.

By Matthew Clarke Jan 30, 2026

DeFi & FinTech, News, Regulation & Policy

Trump Set to Nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

By Matthew Clarke Jan 30, 2026

President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, according to multiple media reports.

By Michael Turner Jan 15, 2026

Bitcoin, Markets & Trading, News

Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin Rebound Tied to Dollar Liquidity Shift

By Michael Turner Jan 15, 2026

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues Bitcoin could regain momentum as US dollar liquidity expands, even as gold and tech stocks dominated investor attention in 2025.

By Michael Turner Jan 12, 2026

Bitcoin, News

Bitcoin Holds Steady amid DOJ Probe of Fed Chair

By Michael Turner Jan 12, 2026

The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising questions over central bank independence and reinforcing Bitcoin’s hedge narrative.