CLAIM: The Federal Reserve is launching a new program that will give it the power to monitor, freeze and even seize private bank accounts based on a person’s behavior or political beliefs. THE FACTS: A post circulating widely on social media claims a new government program will give the Federal Reserve broad powers to monitor and seize people’s personal bank …
CLAIM: The Federal Reserve is launching a digital currency app, FedNow, that will eliminate physical cash. It’s not a form of currency, nor is it a move towards eliminating cash, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System stated. In recent days, social media users have misrepresented the service, claiming it is a step towards “getting rid of physical …
