News published on Monetary Brief in March 2025

News from March 2025

Moody's sponsors MIT iQuHack 2025 focusing on quantum computing challenges

Moody's recently sponsored the MIT iQuHack 2025, a significant event in the quantum computing community.

SoftBank acquires silicon design firm Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion

SoftBank Group Corp. has announced its acquisition of Ampere Computing, a prominent silicon design company, in an all-cash deal valued at $6.5 billion.

Federal Reserve maintains interest rates amid economic expansion

The Federal Reserve has released a statement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicating that economic activity continues to expand at a steady pace.

NCUA reports growth in credit union shares and deposits for Q4 2024

According to the National Credit Union Administration's latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review, federally insured credit unions showed growth in shares and deposits at the median for the year ending in the fourth quarter of 2024, though loans...

Crypto Price Movements on March 17, 2025

From Bitcoin to Solana: Here’s how major cryptocurrencies moved today – March 17, 2025.

NCUA releases 2024 annual report highlighting achievements and future priorities

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the agency's activities and achievements over the past year.

Philadelphia Fed appoints new members to advisory council

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has appointed three new members to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).

Tom Barkin to deliver lecture at Washington and Lee University

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is set to speak at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

Crypto Price Movements on March 16, 2025

Tracking the latest price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 16, 2025.

New Binance docuseries explores the making of Blockchain Week in Dubai

Binance has announced the release of the first episode of its docuseries, "Building the Future: Inside Binance Blockchain Week," which provides audiences with an insight into the planning and execution of Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024.

Reserve Bank unveils new $5 note honoring First Nations connection

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the theme for the redesigned $5 banknote, which will honor the deep connection First Nations peoples have to their land.

Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of Japan renew currency swap agreement

The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Japan have renewed their Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement for another three years.

Bowman nominated by Trump as Vice Chair for Supervision

Governor Michelle W. Bowman expressed her gratitude to President Trump for her nomination as the Vice Chair for Supervision.

Crypto Price Movements on March 15, 2025

Tracking today’s crypto price changes across Binance Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other key cryptocurrencies on March 15, 2025.

Crypto Price Movements on March 14, 2025

Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on March 14, 2025.

March 13, 2025: What happened in crypto today?

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 13, 2025.

Federal Reserve approves merger of Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application submitted by Renasant Corporation, based in Tupelo, Mississippi.

March 12, 2025: What happened in crypto today?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — March 12, 2025

Federal Reserve ends enforcement action with Lake Shore entities

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of an enforcement action involving Lake Shore MHC and Lake Shore Bancorp Inc., both based in Dunkirk, New York.

Binance receives record-breaking $2 billion crypto investment from MGX AI

Binance announced that it has secured its first institutional investment from MGX AI, marking a significant development in blockchain's role in global finance.