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The U.S. is starting to get serious about a central-bank-backed digital currency, with recent comments from top officials laying out the strongest support yet.
Driving the news: On Tuesday Fed chair Jerome Powell told Congress that developing a digital dollar is a "high priority project for us," but added that there are "significant technical and policy questions."
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Thursday filed to go public via a $1 billion direct listing.
Why it matters: This comes in the midst of a crypto boom, and the listing may further legitimize the industry.
Trump supporters rally near Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 15. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
President Trump didn't have to punish his critics in Congress — his allies back in the states instantly and eagerly did the dirty work.
Why it matters: Virtually every Republican who supported impeachment was censured back home, or threatened with a primary challenge.