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Selling Fed Gold to Buy BTC: A New Plan
Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed a bill that would allow the U.S. to partially sell its gold reserves to invest in Bitcoin. The plan is for the U.S. to acquire 1 million BTC — about 5% of its total supply. At current market prices, such a purchase would cost approximately $90 billion.. 
FTX-Linked Bank Silvergate to Disburse Millions in Fines
Silvergate, a banking partner of the bankrupt entities FTX and Alameda, will pay fines totaling $63 million to the Federal Reserve and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). Of this sum, $43 million will be paid to the Fed and $20 million to the DFPI. Additionally, the SEC seeks to impose another $50 million in penalties on the company. 
U.S. Senator Proposes to Dissolve the Federal Reserve
Senator Mike Lee has proposed a bill called the "Abolish Act," which seeks to dismantle the Federal Reserve System as a government entity. This legislation also aims to repeal the foundational Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which established the Fed. 
The Fed Identifies Key Factors Behind Silvergate Bank's Collapse
According to the Federal Reserve's investigation, Silvergate Bank faced significant challenges due to its exposure to high-risk cryptocurrency deposits and ineffective upper-level management. A significant portion of the bank's deposits were sourced from crypto companies, which lacked traditional insurance and failed to generate substantial interest income. 
Powell on the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut: December Predictions
On November 7, the Fed announced a 25 basis point cut in the interest rate, bringing it to a range of 4.5-4.75%, aligning with market expectations. This move marks the second consecutive reduction in 2024 following a period of sustained high rates. 
Fed Hack Claims Dismissed
The hacker group LockBit, which recently claimed to have breached the U.S. Federal Reserve and stolen over 30 TB of secret documents, only managed to release confidential data from Evolve Bank & Trust. This included information about file domains, virtual machines, and more. 
Paul Tudor Jones Anticipates the US Stock Market Crash
During his recent appearance on CNBC, the billionaire and Tudor BVI hedge fund manager highlighted signs of an impending U.S. market recession. The Bitcoin enthusiast attributes this outlook to the Fed's hawkish policies and prevailing geopolitical events. 6:00 PM (UTC): U.S. Fed to Clarify Its Stand on Interest Rate
The likelihood is high, at 99%, that the interest rate will stay the same. This is because the Federal Reserve is still gauging the effect of the current rate on the economy.
Following the decision, there will be a press conference by Jerome Powell 30 minutes later. Given the potential for market shifts from his remarks, traders are advised to hold off on transactions. Fed Official Calls for Tighter Stablecoin Regulation
Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia held its seventh annual fintech conference.
A significant takeaway was Deputy Chair Michael Barr's pronounced concerns about the risks stablecoins, devoid of federal oversight, might pose to financial stability.
On the topic of CBDCs, Barr remarked that decisions remain on the distant horizon.