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The U.S. Federal Reserve's instant payment system, FedNow, has highlighted Dropp, a micropayments platform built on Hedera Hashgraph, in its Service Provider Showcase.
This section connects financial institutions with providers that can assist in implementing instant payment products using FedNow. Dropp offers a digital solution for merchants to accept payments at reduced costs, leveraging DLT and banking tech.
While this suggests the Federal Reserve's growing interest in DLTs, FedNow clarifies that the showcase is merely for convenience and doesn't imply endorsement. 
US stablecoin legislation negotiations have stalled, with House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry blaming the White House. McHenry noted that the parties were closer than ever to a bipartisan deal after 15 months of talks.
However, Rep. Maxine Waters criticized the current stablecoin bill as "deeply problematic," voicing concerns about state regulators approving stablecoin issuances without Federal Reserve input. She also feared companies like Amazon and Facebook issuing their own digital currencies. 
CBDC Emerges as a Key Talking Point in the Presidential Race
The US presidential election is just a year and a half away, but the debate about the role of central banks and the Federal Reserve System in introducing CBDC is already intensifying. Some presidential candidates have made their stance clear, unequivocally stating that they will not tolerate the introduction of digital dollars. 
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. 
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. 
The Federal Reserve enforced the closure of Farmington State Bank, a lender that has ties with both FTX and Alameda Research.
But what led to this? The bank's silent move towards a digital-centric strategy without keeping the Federal Reserve in the loop.
To thicken the plot, Farmington had previously, in March 2022, secured a substantial $11.5 million funding from Alameda Research. 
The purpose of this program is to impose restrictions on certain cryptocurrency-related activities and create a more level playing field for banks involved in serving the digital asset industry.
It which aims to ensure consistency in crypto-related regulations for all banks under Federal Reserve supervision.
The activities that fall under the purview include custody, lending, trading, issuance, and distribution of crypto, including stablecoins. 
