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Fed's Bowman Urges Banks to Embrace Blockchain, AI

8/20/2025

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman urges banks to embrace technologies such as blockchain and AI.
She stresses the importance of regulators comprehending new financial products to maintain banks' economic roles.
Bowman advocates for continuous communication between regulators and the financial sector to support technology integration.
The Fed has concluded a program monitoring banks' cryptocurrency usage, indicating a shift in its approach to emerging technologies.

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman urges banks to embrace technologies such as blockchain and AI.
She stresses the importance of regulators comprehending new financial products to maintain banks' economic roles.
Bowman advocates for continuous communication between regulators and the financial sector to support technology integration.
The Fed has concluded a program monitoring banks' cryptocurrency usage, indicating a shift in its approach to emerging technologies.