According to Bitcoin Magazine, a media outlet dedicated to bitcoin news launched in 2012, representatives, including legal counsel, from the U.S. Federal Reserve have expressed concerns regarding the publication’s satirical Fednow merchandise. The Fed’s representatives assert that the parodied items, which bear the name, infringe upon its Fednow image and trademarks. Federal Reserve Challenges Bitcoin […]
Bank of America Assesses Significance of Paypal’s USD Stablecoin and Fednow System
Bank of America has provided its analysis of Paypal’s U.S. dollar stablecoin and the Fednow payments system. The bank does not expect the widespread adoption of PYUSD to occur in the near future, noting that the introduction of Paypal’s stablecoin will not lead to “accelerated regulatory clarity.” Nonetheless, Bank of America believes that stablecoins have […]
Federal Reserve Launches Fednow for Instant Payments — JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and 33 Banks Onboard
The Federal Reserve has launched its Fednow Service for instant payments with 35 participating banks and credit unions, as well as 16 service providers. “The Federal Reserve is committed to working with the more than 9,000 banks and credit unions across the country to support the widespread availability of this service for their customers over […]