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NEW YORK—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning some broker-dealers to strengthen policies and controls that guard against money laundering, including by taking more care to conduct customer due diligence when opening accounts.

WASHINGTON—The Digital Dollar Project has completed a pilot study as part of the latest private sector efforts in support of the exploration and experimentation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States.

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.—During the annual economic policy conference here, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sounded a cautiously optimistic tone about the economy and indicated additional interest rate increases may be needed.