News published on Monetary Brief in April 2025

News from April 2025

Crypto Price Shifts for April 5, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — April 5, 2025

Crypto Price Shifts for April 4, 2025

From Bitcoin to Solana: Here’s how major cryptocurrencies moved today – April 4, 2025.

Crypto Price Shifts for April 3, 2025

Tracking the latest price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on April 3, 2025.

OSFI updates climate risk guidelines in line with CSSB standards

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada has modified its Guideline B-15, focusing on Climate Risk Management.

Crypto Price Shifts for April 2, 2025

Tracking today’s crypto price changes across Binance Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other key cryptocurrencies on April 2, 2025.

US targets Houthi financial network for procuring Russian commodities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken measures against a network involved in providing financial and logistical support to the Houthis.

Treasury Secretary leads effort to prevent Iran from accessing global financial systems

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent led a public-private partnership event aimed at preventing Iran from accessing the global financial system.

Treasury emphasizes public-private partnerships in curbing Iranian threats

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the FinCEN Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism (IMPACT) Exchange Series in Washington, reinforcing the emphasis on economic security and national security.

IBM and Tokyo Electron extend semiconductor research collaboration for next-gen AI

IBM and Tokyo Electron (TEL) have announced the renewal of their collaboration in semiconductor technology research, extending their joint efforts with a new agreement spanning five years.

Tender offer for bluebird bio's shares extended to April 18, 2025

Carlyle, SK Capital Partners, and Beacon Parent Holdings have announced an extension to their tender offer for acquiring bluebird bio's outstanding common stock.

Crypto Price Shifts for April 1, 2025

Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on April 1, 2025.

US Treasury and Justice act against Iranian drone parts procurement network

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, imposed measures against a network involved in procuring unmanned aerial vehicle components for Iran’s Qods...

Reserve Bank of Australia reveals summary of stakeholder feedback on monetary policy consultation

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) disclosed a summary of feedback from stakeholders on the consultation paper, "The Future System for Monetary Policy Implementation".

RBA updates system for monetary policy implementation and overnight standing facility

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced updates to its monetary policy implementation system, known as the 'ample reserves with full allotment' system.

Crypto Market March 31, 2025: Today's price shifts

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 31, 2025.

Federal Reserve Board updates on enforcement actions involving banking institutions

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.

Treasury sanctions Sinaloa Cartel's financial network in crackdown on money laundering

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took significant action against six individuals and seven entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, as announced on March 31, 2025.

Bessent and Bryant collaborate for National Financial Literacy Month initiatives

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, to launch a collaborative effort at the outset of National Financial Literacy Month.

Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses economic ties with German Finance Minister

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting last Friday with German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies in Washington, DC.

Monetary Policy Board maintains cash rate at 4.10%, highlights inflation concerns

The Monetary Policy Board has announced that it will maintain the current cash rate target at 4.10 percent and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at 4 percent.