Global Macroeconomic Trends & Policy Dynamics

According to Gate market data, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield broke through 5.4% on September 15, reaching its highest level since June 2007.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is set to vote on the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 on Wednesday, September 16. H.R. 8957, introduced in May, would formally establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the Treasury Department, consolidating federal Bitcoin holdings with a mi

Eleanor Terrett announced a new episode of CryptoAmerica featuring Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council. The episode was recorded at the Solana Institute Summit ahead of the Senate's vote on the Clarity Act. The discussions focus on the Clarity Act, which aims to

Experts discussed possible scenarios for the development of the Bitcoin market on the Macro Monday program, which focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and the process of passing the Clarity Act. According to the program’s participants, a critical move in Bitcoin could occur within the next 48 hours, while the Clarity Act is viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto sector. Against the backdrop of a growing probability of a rate hike (80-90 percent in the markets), exp

As of September 15, interest-rate futures market pricing showed that the probability of the FED hiking rates by 25 bps at this week’s September 15–16 FOMC meeting had risen to approximately 87%, up significantly from approximately 70% before the release of the latest inflation data. Goldman Sachs’ chief economist team has reversed its mid-August stance that there would be “no rate hike in September” and now expects a 25-bps rate hike at this meeting. Timeline of Goldman Sachs’ Shift in Interest

According to ChainCatcher, Russia's central bank listed cryptocurrencies as financial market risks in its 2027-2029 outlook report. The regulator cited concerns that Russians increasingly use stablecoins and other digital assets to replace the ruble, noting that crypto investments carry total loss r

Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound, currently trading at around $77,960 on September 15. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said Democrats are still demanding changes to the CLARITY Act and that the negotiations have no end. The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to review the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act on September 16, which would require research into increasing Bitcoin holdings through a budget-neutral strategy within five years. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to Coin

According to Foresight News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the CLARITY Act is crucial for developing digital asset technology in the U.S. The final version grants the Treasury Secretary additional authority to take measures protecting community banks if stablecoins cause deposit

On September 15, Bitcoin (BTC) continued to fluctuate within a range, trading around $77,950. The direct trigger for the rebound was a post by U.S. President Trump on Truth Social saying Iran was “eager to reach a deal” and that Washington remained open to diplomatic engagement. Iranian state media denied the claim, while LiveSquawk cited the ILNA news agency as saying that the U.S. was seeking a “phased” agreement. Trump: Iran Diplomatic Engagement Statement, Official Denial, and Oman Meeting P

According to Nate Geraci, president of ETF Store, cryptocurrency's disruption to the traditional banking business model is the fundamental reason why the CLARITY Act has not yet passed. While various controversies around the legislation exist, including disputes over ethics provisions and BRCA

According to Odaily and Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 0.38% to 6,659.25 points today (Sept. 15), with SK Hynix declining 6.35% and Samsung Electronics falling 4.05%. Japan's Nikkei 225 index also opened lower, down 0.48% to 63,190.37 points.

According to Bitcoin News, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services is scheduled to vote on H.R. 8957 (the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act) on September 16 at 10 a.m. ET. The bill establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the Treasury Department and creates a separate digital asset reserve

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin surged approximately 25% in August 2026, closing near $78,000—marking the strongest monthly performance of the year and the first positive August since 2021. The rally was fueled by U.S. Treasury purchases expanding long-term bond buybacks, which depressed

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) has dipped to $106 per barrel, currently trading at $105.95 per barrel, up 0.4% from the previous trading session's close.

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will review H.R. 8957, the 2026 American Reserve Modernization Act, on September 16 (Wednesday), advancing the bill to committee vote. Proposed by Representative Nick Begich with Democratic co-sponsor Jared Golden, the