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The US Federal Reserve has put forward a set of proposed rules governing stablecoins, the dollar-pegged digital tokens widely used in crypto markets. The proposal would set out requirements for banks and other institutions dealing with stablecoins, covering issues such as reserves, risk management and supervision. Details of the draft rules remain limited, and the measure is expected to go through a comment period before any final adoption.
- 2Fed watchdog flags data breaches by retiring staff member●Fed watchdog flags apparent data breaches by retiring staff member
The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog has flagged apparent data breaches involving a retiring staff member, according to a Reuters report. The disclosure raises questions about how the US central bank handles sensitive information during staff departures, and is likely to prompt scrutiny from lawmakers and oversight bodies concerned with data security at the nation's top banking regulator.
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Reporter Ken Klippenstein published a story alleging that US federal authorities have targeted critics of artificial intelligence policy under foreign agent regulations, suggesting the government views some domestic AI skepticism as potentially foreign-influenced activity. The report is drawing attention and debate online about free speech, government overreach, and how national security powers are being applied to technology policy debates.
- 4Fed Watchdog Flags Classified File Breach by Ex-Staffer●Fed’s Watchdog Warns of Classified File Breach by Former Staffer
The Federal Reserve's inspector general has warned of a breach involving classified files by a former staff member. The alert raises questions about how sensitive documents were handled after the employee's departure and whether security protocols at the US central bank were followed. Bloomberg reported the warning, though few further details about the individual or the material involved have been made public.