News published on Monetary Brief in March 2025

News from March 2025

UC Berkeley student balances civil engineering studies with weekly outdoor painting sessions

Jake Merioles, a sophomore at UC Berkeley, shares his experience of balancing engineering studies with his passion for painting.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over Robert Levinson case

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has imposed sanctions on three officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).

Crypto Market March 26, 2025: Today's price shifts

Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on March 26, 2025.

Boston Fed president visits Manchester to assess business outlook

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan M. Collins recently visited Manchester, New Hampshire, meeting with local business leaders to discuss economic hopes and concerns.

Banking sector urged to address data interoperability challenges

Achieving interoperability within banking systems is increasingly necessary to maintain a competitive edge amidst regulatory challenges, market shifts, and interconnected risks.

Small businesses face plateau in post-pandemic recovery, Fed survey reveals

Small businesses in the U.S. are experiencing a plateau in their post-pandemic recovery efforts, as reported by a recent survey conducted by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks.

Crypto Price Overview: March 25, 2025

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 25, 2025.

Bank of Canada reduces policy interest rate amid trade tensions and economic uncertainties

The Bank of Canada recently released a summary of its Governing Council's deliberations, which led to a monetary policy decision made on March 12, 2025.

Cleveland Fed reports seasonal trends affect interpretation of PCE inflation

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has released a report indicating that the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, often experiences fluctuations throughout the year.

Cleveland Fed introduces SORCE indexes for regional economic insights

The Cleveland Federal Reserve is introducing a new initiative called the Survey of Regional Conditions and Expectations (SORCE) indexes.

Valwood Park Federal Credit Union returns to member control after NCUA conservatorship

Valwood Park Federal Credit Union, located in Carrollton, Texas, has returned to the control of its members.

CFOs' economic optimism declines amid tariff concerns

Economic optimism among chief financial officers has decreased in the first quarter of 2025, according to the CFO Survey.

Martin G. Morgado joins advisory council at New York Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Martin G. Morgado to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), effective immediately.

Crypto Price Overview: March 24, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — March 24, 2025

CNMV issues warnings on financial and crypto unregistered entities

The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) has issued alerts regarding entities operating without the necessary registration, including some providing cryptocurrency services.

Clerical jobs hit hard by tech advancements from 1980-2015: Cleveland Fed report

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has released a report highlighting the impact of information technologies on clerical workers in major metropolitan areas from 1980 to 2015.

Carlyle invests €250 million into European ophthalmology leader Sanoptis

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a strategic investment of €250 million in Sanoptis, a European leader in ophthalmology services.

Crypto Price Overview: March 23, 2025

From Bitcoin to Solana: Here’s how major cryptocurrencies moved today – March 23, 2025.

Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses key issues in March 2025 meeting

The Financial Stability Oversight Council convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss various issues affecting the financial sector.

Treasury removes sanctions on Tornado Cash amid ongoing concerns over North Korean cyber threats

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the removal of economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, as stated in their recent filing in the case Van Loon v. Department of the Treasury.