#federal-reserve

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Federal Reserve Integrates AI Agents with Economic Database via New Connector

The Federal Reserve has launched the FRED MCP Connector, enabling AI agents to directly access its economic database as automated traffic reaches 50% of total site usage.

October 2, 2026, 04:25 PM·Crypto Briefing
Money

FedNow Expands Into Cross-Border Instant Payments

The Federal Reserve is expanding its FedNow service to support cross-border instant payments through new message formats and correspondent banking networks.

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Crypto

Bond Market Volatility Influences Bitcoin Outlook

Rising global bond yields are pressuring risk assets, with market participants closely monitoring Bitcoin's stability amid shifting financial conditions.

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Money

Fed Review Debunks Social Media Role in SVB Collapse

An independent Federal Reserve review finds that social media did not trigger the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, pointing instead to internal vulnerabilities and poor supervision.

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Grayscale Views Fed Rate Hike as Minimal Risk for Bitcoin

Grayscale analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike will have a limited impact on bitcoin, citing a mid-cycle adjustment rather than a fundamental market shift.

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Money

US Long-Term Unemployment Hits 27% Amid Job Growth

Despite strong job growth in August, the share of long-term unemployed Americans rose to 27%, highlighting structural challenges in the US labor market.

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Money

US Treasury Yields Surge Amid Rate Hike Expectations

Treasury yields surged to multiyear highs on September 10 as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike to 70% ahead of the September 15–16 meeting.

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Fed Tapering Reserve Management Purchases

The Federal Reserve purchased $2.12 billion in Treasury bills as part of a winding-down Reserve Management Purchase program.

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