Federal Reserve's Schmidt: Instant payment systems expected to "surpass" stablecoins

SEC Proposes to End Cryptocurrency Regulatory Gray Area! Chairman Paul Atkins Pushes "Safe Harbor" and New Fundraising Exemption Rules

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins said on Tuesday that the SEC is pushing forward with a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, aiming to end years of market dispute over "which crypto assets are securities" and provide a clearer compliance path for crypto businesses to raise capital and operate in the United States through token classification, investment contract interpretation, and "safe harbor" arrangements. During his speech at the "DC Blockchain Summit" held in Washington on Tuesday, Atkins pointed out that the SEC is implementing a token classification and investment contract interpretation framework that clearly categorizes digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, and those compliant with the GENIUS

Bitcoin dips back below $75,000 on the eve of the Federal Reserve decision

Bitcoin recently touched $75,000 but failed to sustain the level, pulling back to $74,000, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Geopolitical risks and elevated energy prices have driven inflation higher, affecting market expectations for rate cuts and pushing the timeline for cuts to year-end. Technical analysis shows Bitcoin remains strong but has not confirmed a decisive breakout above the $75,000 level, with limited upside potential in the near term.

XRP Today’s News: SEC Declares "Commodity" Not a Security, Exchange Orders Send Strong Buy Signal

On March 18, the SEC Chair announced that XRP was classified as a "digital commodity," ending regulatory uncertainty. On the same day, Coinbase displayed an XRP spot order book reaching a 9:1 buy-to-sell ratio, the strongest buyer signal. This development reduced compliance risks for holders, boosted institutional confidence, and paved the way for future financial product applications.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Proposes Crypto Safe Harbor Framework to Provide Regulatory Exemptions for Token Issuances

U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposed launching a "safe harbor" exemption program to provide flexible compliance pathways for cryptocurrency companies, including "startup exemptions" and "financing exemptions." The SEC plans to release relevant rule drafts in the coming weeks to clarify the regulatory scope of crypto assets, which could attract more institutional capital into the market.

Fed Spokesperson Warns: Powell's Second-to-Last FOMC Meeting Will Feature Biggest Policy Clash in 35 Years

This week's Federal Reserve meeting may see three Trump-appointed governors cast dissenting votes simultaneously, marking the first occurrence since 1988. The article points out that this not only reflects policy disagreements but could also shake the Fed's independence, linking it to politics in the eyes of the public, further impacting market confidence. For the crypto market, while it may appear bullish in the short term, it faces long-term uncertainty risks.

Vitalik Proposes 12-Second Transaction Irreversibility New Rule, Low-Latency Network Provides Strong Security

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new fast finality rule that guarantees Ethereum transactions become irreversible within 12 seconds, aiming to improve the current mechanism that requires 6.4 minutes for final confirmation. This proposal relies on the majority of validator nodes being honest and network latency being below 3 seconds. If these conditions hold, it could effectively enhance user experience.