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Happy First Birthday FedNow: But is This a Cause For Celebration?

The Fintech Times

Both offer similar services, but FedNow participants can transfer funds from their Federal Reserve master account, which means they have an extra pool of resources for liquidity management. “Banks have a difficult choice between TCH’s RTP network and the new kid on the block, FedNow.

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Stablecoin Outlook Anything But Stable As Regulation, Legislation Loom

PYMNTS

Companies that seek to issue stablecoins will have to get approval from the Fed, the FDIC and other regulators at least six months prior to launch. The Boston Federal Reserve has been working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore tech infrastructure that would underpin digital dollar issuance.

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

The Feds crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments 18 March 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The Feds move may reshape how crypto firms access banking services, with wide implications for payments and financial innovation. Why is it important?