1. The Federal Reserve raises the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%~4%, in line with market expectations

The Federal Reserve announced an increase in the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%~4%, in line with expectations.   -Original

2. The U.S. House of Representatives Tax Committee passes a proposal to exempt small Bitcoin network fees from taxation

The U.S. House of Representatives Tax Committee has passed a proposal to exempt small Bitcoin network fees from taxation.   -Original

3. The Federal Reserve's dot plot indicates that 16 out of 19 officials expect another rate hike in 2026

On the 17th, the Federal Reserve announced a rate increase of 25 basis points, marking the first hike for 2026. The latest dot plot from the Federal Reserve shows that out of 19 officials, 18 submitted predictions, with 16 believing that another rate hike should occur this year. Specifically, 4 officials believe that there should be a cumulative rate increase of 75 basis points in 2026, 12 officials believe there should be a cumulative increase of 50 basis points, 2 officials believe there should be a cumulative increase of 25 basis points, 0 officials believe the rate should remain unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% this year, and 0 officials believe there should be a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points. (Source: Jinshi) AI Interpretation: The Federal Reserve's rate hike directly shatters the market's illusion of a shift towards looser monetary policy. The dot plot shows that the vast majority of officials support further tightening, clearly indicating a strong stance against inflation. This policy path will continue to drive up financing costs, directly suppressing capital market valuations. The continuation of a high interest rate environment has become a foregone conclusion, and capital flows will further concentrate towards safe-haven assets.   -Original

4. Spot gold retraces some gains to 4327.05 USD/ounce, fluctuating after the Federal Reserve's rate decision

Spot gold retraced some gains after the Federal Reserve's rate decision, recently rising 0.8% to 4327.05 USD/ounce. AI Interpretation: The Federal Reserve's rate decision serves as a core barometer of monetary policy, directly determining liquidity expectations in global capital markets. The market fluctuations triggered by this decision reflect an immediate reaction to adjustments in the interest rate path. The retracement of gold prices indicates that investors are taking profits after the policy announcement and reassessing holding costs in a high interest rate environment. This market performance confirms the absolute dominance of the Federal Reserve's policy over precious metal pricing, and in the short term, gold prices will continue to fluctuate sharply around interest rate expectations.   -Original

5. The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee votes to pass the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act

The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee voted to pass the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, which requires the U.S. Treasury to find budget-neutral ways to increase its BTC holdings and mandates the U.S. to hold BTC for 20 years.   -Original

6. Deutsche Bank plans to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody services this year

Deutsche Bank plans to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody services for institutional clients later this year.   -Original

7. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis submits a motion to reconsider the Bitcoin Clarity Act

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis has officially submitted a motion to request a reconsideration of the Bitcoin Clarity Act.   -Original

8. The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF sees an outflow of 450 million USD in a single day, marking the largest single-day outflow since June

The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF experienced an outflow of 450 million USD in a single day, marking the largest single-day outflow since June, with the non-passage of the Clarity Act leading to declines in the prices of regulatory-sensitive tokens.   -Original

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