Monetary Policy

Bitcoin surged past $72,000, reaching its highest level in three weeks, following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. President Trump agreed to pause airstrikes for two weeks, while Iran committed to temporarily reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came le

英央行總裁Bailey警示美英穩定幣規範即將角力，擔心美元穩定幣廣泛跨境使用時英國作為兌換義務金融中心將出現擠兌風險。他主張必須有國際標準，批評GENIUS法案為單邊框架，英國將於2026年底前公布穩定幣規則，強調跨境協調的重要性。

According to ECB President Christine Lagarde, speaking on Friday (May 8) at the Banco de Espana LatAm Economic Forum, euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary-policy transmission that outweigh any benefit to the euro's global standing. Lagarde argued that the

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a landmark speech on May 8, 2026, at the Central Bank of West African States Conference in Dakar, Senegal, addressing the rapid growth of tokenized assets in the United States. Cook confirmed that tokenized assets in the U.S. have more than doubled in mar

According to Bloomberg, ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary policy transmission, questioning their necessity. She stated that while such stablecoins could lower financing costs and enhance the euro's global appeal, t

根據多位聯準會官員於 2026 年 5 月 7 日發表的公開聲明，多名聯儲官員警告美國通脹風險正在重新升溫，利率可能在較長時間內維持高位，並不排除再次加息的可能性；比特幣（BTC）周三一度突破 82,000 美元創三個月新高後，周四回落至約 81,000 美元附近。

義大利央行（Banca d’Italia）副總裁 Chiara Scotti 5 月 5 日呼籲歐盟評估開發「代幣化版本」的 SEPA（單一歐元支付區）系統、應對私人代幣化貨幣（電子貨幣代幣、銀行數位代幣化存款）對傳統銀行體系的侵蝕。Cointelegraph 報導整理、Scotti 指出設計「公部門與私人形式貨幣可互通」的基建是中央銀行維持貨幣管控、同時不阻礙創新的關鍵優先事項。 SEPA 是什麼？歐盟跨境支付的基礎建設 SEPA（Single Euro Payments

Multiple banks revised down their Federal Reserve rate-cut forecasts on May 5, 2026. Despite the shift in monetary policy expectations, Bitcoin's price showed little reaction, continuing to trade independently of traditional rate-cut narratives.

South Korea is pushing a won-pegged stablecoin after $115B flowed into dollar-backed tokens, raising FX and policy concerns. The Bank of Korea favors a bank-led rollout with strict oversight, warning of risks to monetary stability and reporting compliance. Competing KRW stablecoin

According to ChainCatcher, Italy's central bank deputy governor Chiara Scotti suggested on May 5 that Europe should assess the feasibility of extending the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to tokenized payments to maintain the euro's central role in digital finance. Scotti noted that SEPA's scale, s

South Korea is pushing a won-pegged stablecoin after $115B flowed into dollar-backed tokens, raising FX and policy concerns. The Bank of Korea favors a bank-led rollout with strict oversight, warning of risks to monetary stability and reporting compliance. Competing KRW stablecoin

美伊和谈释放积极信号但战争准备同步推进，霍尔木兹海峡控制权面临转折；美国就业数据或强化鸽派预期，BTC 时隔三月重回 80,000 美元上方。

According to market expectations and recent statements, Kevin Warsh will take over as US Federal Reserve chairman in June, replacing Jerome Powell. Historical data shows Bitcoin typically experiences a price correction lasting several months after a new Fed chair takes office, followed by a stronger

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, on April 30, the RBA released a draft vision for Australia's Account-to-Account (A2A) payment systems designed to support stablecoins and tokenised fiat assets as digital assets gain mainstream adoption. The public consultation is open until

According to the Federal Reserve's official release, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% on April 29, as policymakers weighed inflation and economic uncertainty. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 8 to 4 to maintain rates steady, with dissenting votes from Stephen

Crypto leader Lark Davis says Jerome Powell just pulled the ultimate HODL. Powell’s speech before latest FOMC meeting garners mixed reactions. Could the Fed announce rate cuts, or will the next chair deliver? It is no secret to the crypto community that geo-political and

According to CoinDesk, US 30-year Treasury yields hit 5% on April 30, reaching their highest level since July 2025. Multiple crypto analysts view the development as bearish for Bitcoin, citing how higher Treasury yields and Fed tightening provide investors with real returns outside risk assets,

美联储连续第三次维持利率不变，8:4罕见分裂投票凸显内部分歧。鲍威尔卸任主席但留任理事，本文解析其对加密市场的深层影响。

According to the Federal Reserve's latest decision yesterday (April 29), the Fed kept interest rates unchanged but shifted its inflation language from "somewhat high" to "high," signaling that interest rate cuts expected later this year may be delayed. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that rising energ

4 月 30 日，比特幣一度下探至 75,000 美元附近，隨後微幅回升。4 月 29 日，聯邦公開市場委員會（FOMC）以 8 比 4 的投票結果決定將聯邦基金利率目標區間維持在 3.5% 至 3.75%，為自 1992 年 10 月以來首次出現四名委員持反對票。分析師稱本次波動主因在於投票分歧及聲明語氣。