Federal Reserve’s supervision report shows 99% of banks well-capitalized, stays silent on crypto

Economic growth remains sluggish amid moderate inflation, with energy costs and geopolitical tensions potentially dampening consumer spending. The post Federal Reserve Beige Book shows stable outlook, moderate inflation as energy costs bite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising delinquencies, especially in mortgages and student loans, could signal broader economic stress if trends continue into 2026. The post Federal Reserve reports slight rise in US bank loan delinquencies in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's unconventional approach could destabilize FX markets, challenging traders' reliance on predictable Fed signals and impacting global investments. The post Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could disrupt FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising delinquencies, especially in mortgages and student loans, could signal broader economic stress if trends continue into 2026. The post Federal Reserve reports slight rise in US bank loan delinquencies in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement approach, Mastercard also plans to introduce intraday, weekend, and holiday settlement cycles. Mastercard Moves Toward On-Chain Settlement In its announcement, Mastercard said the stablecoins include Tether’s rival, Circle, and its USDC stablecoin, which Mastercard noted is already supporting early on-chain settlement activity in select markets.  Mastercard also listed stablecoins issued by Paxos, including PYUSD, USDG, and USDP. In addition, the company cited Ripple’s RLUSD and SoFi’s SoFiUSD as part of the initial stablecoin lineup for the network. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance

Warsh's unconventional approach could destabilize FX markets, challenging traders' reliance on predictable Fed signals and impacting global investments. The post Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could shock FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve supervision report signals friendlier banking environment for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The attack exacerbates regional tensions, impacting global markets and highlighting the vulnerability of digital assets to geopolitical unrest. The post Iranian attack kills one in Kuwait and damages international airport appeared first on Crypto Briefing.