U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has denied claims by economist Nouriel Roubini and former Trump administration official Stephen Miran that the Treasury manipulated the issuance of securities to lower real borrowing costs. Yellen assured in a Bloomberg interview that no such strategy had ever been discussed or implemented. Roubini and Miran’s paper argued that Treasury […]
US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may not be a significant issue now, it could become more concerning as sanctions intensify. Yellen: We Are Very Attentive to the […]
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns of Challenges in Controlling Deficits and Interest Expense
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stressed the importance of managing U.S. borrowing needs amid higher long-term interest rates, emphasizing the need to boost revenue in budget negotiations. “We’ve raised the interest-rate forecast. That does make a difference. It makes it somewhat more challenging to keep deficits and interest expense under control,” Yellen told Bloomberg […]
US Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Crypto Oversight Gaps
Four U.S. lawmakers have pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding crypto oversight gaps. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), which Yellen chairs, has issued “repeated warnings about the lack of oversight of the digital asset markets,” the lawmakers detailed, questioning Yellen how the council believes existing laws should apply bitcoin, ether, and non-security crypto assets. […]
Janet Yellen Calls for Crypto Regulation in Congressional Testimony, Citing Financial System Risks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in her forthcoming appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, is set to emphasize the potential dangers the cryptocurrency industry presents to financial stability, advocating for legislative action to regulate digital assets effectively. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Act on Crypto Regulation Amid Financial System Concerns U.S. Treasury Secretary […]