Fed Readies Rate Cut; What to Watch on Timing, Magnitude, and Reaction
With inflation easing and growth mixed, attention turns to when and how the Fed eases. Here’s what matters for households and markets.
Stablecoin ‘Genius Act’ Advances; Lawmakers Target Audited Reserves and Fast Redemptions
Bill treats stablecoins as payment rails with receipts, proposing one-to-one reserves, attestations, and swift redemptions.
Court Clarifies Staking and ETFs; ETH Rallies as Policy Uncertainty Eases
A ruling and follow-on guidance separate staking from ETF wrappers; markets respond to clarity with higher liquidity.
Proposal for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Sparks Debate Over Discipline and Transparency
A small, rules-bound strategic reserve is floated; supporters tout discipline, critics warn of volatility and politics.
Justice Department Reorganizes Crypto Enforcement; Evidence-First Standards Urged
DOJ shutters or reshapes a crypto-focused task force; prosecutors urged to favor clear charging standards and technology fluency.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Down January 20, 2025; Focus Turns to Successor and Rulebook
Gensler’s departure on Jan. 20 shifts attention to the next SEC chair and the future of market structure and crypto policy.
Republicans Regain Senate Majority; Oversight and Budget Fights Ahead
GOP wins control of the U.S. Senate, setting the stage for confirmation battles, oversight, and fiscal showdowns.
Trump Declared Winner of 2024 Election; Markets, Policy, and Mandate in Focus
Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential race; focus shifts to policy, appointments, and economic direction.