According to BlockBeats, Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, highlighted that U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to announce a rate cut following this week's policy meeting. This approach mirrors the pattern of his three predecessors, Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, and Janet Yellen, who all concluded their terms with a hawkish stance. Powell is continuing this tradition, aiming to maintain his anti-inflation credibility and political independence upon leaving office. The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady in June and July. However, it may signal its intentions this week by revising economic and interest rate forecasts. Historical data indicates that the S&P 500 index rose an average of 16% during the final 12 months of the previous three Fed chairs' terms.

People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said the e-CNY center seeks to promote the internationalization of the digital yuan. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/358691/chinas-central-bank-unveils-e-cny-center-to-boost-global-reach-cites-stablecoins-impact-on-cross-border-payments?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

The SEC has opened public comments for Franklin Templeton’s proposed XRP and Solana ETFs, potentially setting the stage for the first altcoin-based spot ETFs in the U. S. <p>The post SEC Begins Review of Franklin Templeton’s Proposed XRP and Solana ETFs first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2025/06/18/sec-opens-review-xrp-sol-etfs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sec-opens-review-xrp-sol-etfs

S. crypto industry hit a milestone this week as the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill that creates a clear regulatory framework for U. S source: https://coinpedia.org/news/stablecoin-focused-crypto-portfolios-to-watch-eth-sol-and-xrps-role-explained/

The Federal Reserve's (Fed) Open Market Committee, comprising 12 officials, is scheduled to announce its decision on interest rates at 18:00 UTC on Wednesday, followed by Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference half an hour later.The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates that the central bank is again likely to hold ground and keep interest rates unchanged in the range of 4.25%-4.50% despite President Donald Trump's repeated demands for lower borrowing costs source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/06/18/here-is-what-bitcoin-traders-are-focusing-on-for-wednesdays-fed-meeting

JPMorgan has begun piloting its new blockchain-based deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base network. <p>The post JPMorgan Drops a Bombshell on Coinbase’s Booming Base Network first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2025/06/18/jpmorgan-bombshell-on-base-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jpmorgan-bombshell-on-base-network

Odaily Planet Daily News: Alex Svanevik, CEO of the on-chain analysis platform Nansen, posted on the X platform that there are currently some problems with the claiming of Nansen Points, which may involve HYPE, STRK, and Ledger connections. The Nansen team is working on repairs and will update the progress later.

According to PANews, the South Korean government plans to invest 16.1 trillion won in the artificial intelligence sector over the next five years. This initiative, reported by Yonhap News Agency and presented to the Presidential National Policy Planning Committee by the Ministry of Science and ICT, aims to secure a stable supply of 50,000 GPUs and establish AI data centers. The government also intends to support the development of AI models accessible to all citizens.

Gemini flagged a whistleblower tied to fraud who may still receive a $1. 5 million award, despite an arbitrator ruling he lied to regulators. source: https://decrypt.co/325742/gemini-files-complaint-against-cftc

1. Coinbase CEO: Stablecoins are a viral flywheel for crypto users to get started; 2. Liu Qiangdong: I hope to apply for stablecoin licenses in major currency countries around the world to achieve exchange between global companies and reduce payment costs by 90%; 3. Central Bank Governor: New technologies such as blockchain and distributed ledgers will promote the vigorous development of central bank digital currency stablecoins; 4. Eyenovia raised $50 million to launch the HYPE reserve strategy, becoming the first US-listed company to hold HYPE; 5. Ark Invest sold $44.76 million of Circle shares again on Tuesday, selling nearly $97 million for two consecutive days; 6. A suspected Cumberland address deposited 14,000 ETH to Binance; 7. The United States plans to relax bank capital regulations and ease restrictions on U.S. debt transactions; 8. Binance C2C Quick Zone supports the direct purchase of Binance Alpha tokens using local currencies and payment methods; 9. ElizaOS founder accuses X Demanding a high license fee to unblock the account is an act of extortion, and said it is considering whether to use legal means; 10. Bitcoin spot ETF had a total net inflow of US$216 million yesterday, continuing net inflow for 7 consecutive days; 11. Defx completed a US$2.5 million seed round of financing, with Pantera Capital and others participating.

Archetyp, the largest dark web drug market, was shut down after international raids, marking a major blow to online crime. Over five years, it processed $250 million in transactions using Monero. Authorities seized $7.8 million in drugs, hardware, and cryptocurrency.

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, has reportedly secured one of the most lucrative financial windfalls of any presidential relative, thanks to his prominent role in the family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial

Meta has offered OpenAI engineers up to $100 million to join its new AI team, but none have accepted. OpenAI’s staff are staying due to belief in the company’s mission, despite Meta’s big pay offers.

President Trump has issued a third extension for TikTok’s US sale, confident China will eventually approve the deal. The move reflects TikTok’s rising political influence among young voters ahead of 2024. Yet with legal and trade issues unresolved, the outcome remains uncertain.

Thailand has approved a five-year income tax exemption on crypto trading profits from 2025 to 2029, applying to sales through licensed platforms. The move aims to spur blockchain innovation while maintaining investor protection through regulatory oversight.

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