1. Federal Reserve Officials Say Inflation Will Be Hard to Meet Before 2028, Policy Needs to Remain Tight
On September 29, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated that inflation may remain above the 2% target level before 2028, which is also her reason for opposing interest rate cuts. She pointed out that the Fed has not achieved its inflation target for four consecutive years, and inflation will remain under pressure in the next one to two years, particularly in the services sector. Hammack emphasized that current policy needs to maintain a restrictive stance to address ongoing inflationary pressures. -Original
2. U.S. SEC and CFTC Hold First Joint Roundtable, Emphasizing Coordination in Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a joint roundtable today (September 29) at 1 PM at the SEC headquarters, marking the first time the two agencies have jointly hosted such an event in 14 years. This is the first joint initiative by the sister agencies in 14 years to coordinate regulatory frameworks for shared priorities such as cryptocurrency and prediction markets. The last joint roundtable was held on August 1, 2011, focusing on cross-border issues in swap regulation. Additionally, this is the first time leaders from major Wall Street exchanges have sat down with their digital counterparts to discuss market operations together. This is a remarkable shift for an industry long viewed as marginal and a clear signal that cryptocurrency now has a place in the broader financial system. -Original
3. Wisconsin Introduces Bill to Exempt Crypto Activities from Money Transmission License Requirements
On September 30, it was reported that Wisconsin has introduced Bill AB471, aimed at exempting individuals and businesses from obtaining money transmission licenses for activities such as accepting payments, using self-custody wallets, running nodes, developing software, and staking. -Original
4. BlackRock's IBIT Becomes the Largest Bitcoin Options Trading Platform Globally
On September 30, Bloomberg reported that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed Deribit to become the largest Bitcoin options trading venue in the world. Following the expiration of contracts last Friday, the open interest for IBIT-related options reached $38 billion, exceeding Deribit's $32 billion. Deribit has long dominated the market since its establishment in 2016, and this change marks a shift in the focus of digital asset trading towards Wall Street. -Original
5. Citigroup Integrates Blockchain Platform with USD Clearing System for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments
Citigroup announced the integration of its blockchain platform, Citi Token Services, with the USD Clearing system, aiming to provide interbank 24/7 instant cross-border payment services for institutional clients in the U.S. and the U.K. This initiative will leverage blockchain technology to enhance payment efficiency, support real-time transactions around the clock, and further optimize cross-border capital flows. -Original
6. Whale Transfers 2011 BTC to New Wallet, Possible Further Actions Expected
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Druk Holdings, a government entity of Bhutan, transferred 2011.23 Bitcoins to a new wallet, valued at approximately $230 million at current prices. Analysts believe that this fund may have further actions. -Original
7. Worldcoin Team Transfers 20.66 Million WLD to Kraken
Monitoring data shows that the Worldcoin team wallet has transferred 20.66 million WLD to the Kraken exchange again after a week, valued at approximately $27.07 million. -Original
8. Maple Finance Partners with Elwood to Provide On-Chain Crypto Credit Support for Institutions
Crypto lending platform Maple Finance announced a partnership with fintech company Elwood Technologies to provide support for large financial institutions entering the digital asset credit market. This collaboration will integrate Maple's on-chain lending and asset management platform with Elwood's trading execution, portfolio management, and risk analysis tools to address the infrastructure and operational challenges traditional institutions face in the crypto space. Maple focuses on structured lending products and yield strategies based on public chains, while Elwood, supported by hedge fund manager Alan Howard, provides connectivity and data analysis services for global exchanges, custodians, and fund managers. -Original
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