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Congressional body questions Fed’s powers to regulate crypto
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The US congressional research service (CRS) has questioned whether the Federal Reserve should be allowed to regulate cryptocurrencies or whether Congress should decide which crypto firms can have master accounts with the Fed and access to its discount window.
The CRS does not propose policy but outlines topics that Congress may wish to consider. Its paper, published on February 3, covers a range of issues, including the Fed’s independence and its remittances to the Department of the Treasury.
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