Remember these key time points—they could trigger major market volatility. 1. CLARITY Act Vote (Crypto Market Structure Bill) Beijing Time: September 16 (Wednesday) at 2:15 AM Senate procedural vote (cloture), requiring 60 votes to proceed to formal debate—not the final approval vote. 2. Circle Arc Public Chain Mainnet Launch Official Date Beijing Time: September 16, 11:30 PM – September 17, 1:30 AM According to the official announcement, the chain will open its public mainnet on September 16. The exact block time hasn’t been disclosed separately, but the activity window can be used as a reference. Validators include BlackRock, DTCC, Visa, Mastercard, etc., and Gas fees will use USDC. 3. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision (Market widely expects a 25 basis point hike) Decision Announcement: Beijing Time, September 17 (Thursday) at 2:00 AM Chairman Walsh Press Conference: Beijing Time, September 17 at 2:30 AM