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Chris Black
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Some traditional bankers are unsettled by the wave of crypto and fintech banks getting bank charters. This Nashville bank CEO sees opportunity.

Philip Jefferson

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said in a speech Friday that long-term productivity gains brought on by artificial intelligence could compel the central bank to maintain higher rates to keep prices stable.

HV Bancorp is gaining access to $100 million in fresh funding by agreeing to sell loan participations to MakerDAO, creator of the Dai cryptocurrency.

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President Biden will ask the Senate to confirm Gov. Philip Jefferson for the No. 2 spot on the Federal Reserve Board; World Bank Group executive and Colombian-American Adriana Kugler for a vacant board seat; and Gov. Lisa Cook for a full term.

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