25 stories tagged #Elizabeth Warren

  1. US Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Iran War Fuels Energy Costs
    finance

    US Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Iran War Fuels Energy Costs

    The Federal Reserve's preferred PCE price index surged to 4.1% in May, driven by the US-Israel war on Iran, raising economic and political stakes ahead of midterm elections.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Congress Bans Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance Until 2030 in Housing Bill
    crypto

    Congress Bans Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance Until 2030 in Housing Bill

    Bipartisan legislation prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until 2030, securing private stablecoin market share and addressing surveillance concerns.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Warren Probes Private Equity’s $1 Trillion Bet on AI’s Energy Crisis
    finance

    Warren Probes Private Equity’s $1 Trillion Bet on AI’s Energy Crisis

    Senator Elizabeth Warren investigates private equity utility acquisitions, warning that opaque debt financing for AI data centers could burden consumers and destabilize markets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Elizabeth Warren Slams Crypto Bank Charter Approvals as Illegal
    crypto

    Elizabeth Warren Slams Crypto Bank Charter Approvals as Illegal

    Senator Warren demands OCC answers on crypto bank charters, alleging risks to the U.S. banking system.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. DeFi, Trump Ventures, and Epstein Records Targeted in Clarity Act Amendments
    crypto

    DeFi, Trump Ventures, and Epstein Records Targeted in Clarity Act Amendments

    Last-minute amendments to the Clarity Act target stablecoin rewards, Trump family crypto, DeFi rules, and even Jeffrey Epstein records ahead of the Senate vote.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Senator Warren Demands Meta Reveal Stablecoin Plans Ahead of Crypto Vote
    crypto

    Senator Warren Demands Meta Reveal Stablecoin Plans Ahead of Crypto Vote

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressuring Meta to disclose its stablecoin strategy before the Senate votes on the Clarity Act, citing concerns over competition, privacy, and financial stability.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Senators Warren and Wyden Question Lutnick on Tether Loan to His Family
    crypto

    Senators Warren and Wyden Question Lutnick on Tether Loan to His Family

    Senate Democrats demand answers from Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Tether CEO about a reported loan tied to Lutnick's children and his divestiture.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Kevin Warsh Clears Senate Hurdle, Moves Closer to Fed Chairmanship
    finance

    Kevin Warsh Clears Senate Hurdle, Moves Closer to Fed Chairmanship

    The Senate Banking Committee approved Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on a party-line vote, advancing the nomination despite Democratic opposition.

    2mo ago 1 min read