Monetary Policy

According to Fox Business, a crypto reporter highlighted on X that key economic data, Federal Reserve remarks, and updates on the Clarity Act status will dominate this week. Markets will closely monitor CPI and PPI inflation readings, which could influence expectations for the Fed's next interest ra

The crypto market reached a total capitalization of $2.28 trillion on July 11, adding $170 billion in value since July 1, with bitcoin trading just above $64,100. The rally began when Federal Reserve commentary lifted bitcoin back above $60,000 on July 1, followed by recovering exchange-traded

According to CoinDesk, the UK Financial Conduct Authority has finalized cryptocurrency regulations providing guidance on capital requirements, market access, disclosure, and conduct frameworks for crypto firms. The Bank of England has removed previously proposed holding limits on fiat-backed

According to a CoinShares report on July 11, Bitcoin is facing three major pressures: the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, uncertainty over the Iran situation, and setbacks in advancing the Clarity Act. The June FOMC minutes showed the Fed held rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% while removing dovish l

According to Jangul research firm, the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate path and Middle East geopolitical risks emerged as key variables for crypto markets this week. The Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% in June's FOMC meeting, while some board members reviewed the need for

The European Parliament advanced the digital euro initiative on Thursday with 416 votes in favor, 169 against, and 22 abstentions, moving the central bank digital currency (CBDC) into interinstitutional negotiations with eurozone member states. The vote enables the Parliament to finalize

According to the European Parliament official statement, on Thursday (July 9), the EU Parliament approved the digital euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) with 416 votes in favor, 169 against, and 22 abstentions, allowing it to enter final negotiations with member states on implementation

QCP Capital published a market analysis examining Bitcoin's recovery toward $64,000, supported by a 10 basis point decline in Japan's 10-year government bond yield. The Singapore-based digital asset trading company attributed the bond yield decline to a proposal encouraging Japan's Government

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to $63,000 on July 10, but the bulls then showed weakness. US May PCE inflation came in at 4.1%, and the Kalshi prediction market puts the probability of rate hikes within the year at 54%. As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, the US military has attacked 90 targets inside Iran, and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is again under threat. US-Iran Conflict Escalates: US Attacks 90 Targets, Iran Strikes Back Across the Four Countries in the Persian Gulf Accord

On July 7, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree establishing a regulated cryptocurrency market framework, according to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. The measure covers stablecoin payments, tax incentives, a crypto mining framework, and

Bitcoin (BTC) retraced its early-week gains, currently around $62,420 on July 9. EU officials plan to revise the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to include non-EU stablecoin issuers. Russia proposes criminal penalties for illegal crypto exchanges, with a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots According to CoinTelegraph, EU officials are planning to amend the MiCA framework amid the US implementing stablecoin legislation. European news outlets repor

Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to around $62,000 on July 9, after the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) released the minutes of the June 16-17 FOMC meeting. The 12 voting members unanimously approved maintaining the federal funds rate target range at 3.50%-3.75% and officially removed the phrase "accommodative bias" from the statement, directly triggering a sell-off in U.S. stocks. FOMC June Meeting Minutes Highlights: Interest Rate 3.50%-3.75%, Removal of Accommodative Bias (Source: Federal Reserve website)

On July 7, 2026, local time, U.S. Central Command announced the completion of a new large-scale military strike against Iran, hitting over 80 targets including Iran's air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar stations, and more than 60 small boats of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The U.S. Treasury simultaneously revoked the previous 60-day sanctions exemption on Iran's oil sales. Explosions were reported in multiple locations in southern Iran, including Qeshm Isla

According to Wintermute, Bitcoin rose nearly 10% over the past week to about $64,023, touching a two-week high above $64,500, with the market maker describing the move as a "textbook relief rally." The firm attributed the rebound to three factors: easing macroeconomic conditions, a more dovish

Bitcoin (BTC) edged slightly lower after a rebound, temporarily trading around $63,570 on July 8. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its 2026 regulatory agenda, proposing revisions to rules for crypto exchanges and broker-dealers, as well as easing corporate filings. EU lawmakers adopted a digital asset policy stance after the transition period of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), assessing DeFi, staking, crypto lending, and NFTs. Macro Events & Crypto Hotsp

According to Yonhapinfomax, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song on July 1 proposed a 'Unified Ledger' framework as the blueprint for future monetary systems. The model comprises institutional central bank digital currency, commercial bank deposit tokens, and tokenized assets, intended to

According to BMO FX strategy head Mark McCormick, on June 6, the financial market has exited the "Goldilocks" phase of low inflation and stable growth, entering a new investment environment dominated by high interest rates, persistent inflation pressure, and tighter liquidity. McCormick stated in a

From 12:30 to 12:45 (UTC) on July 6, 2026, BTC dropped 0.44% in 15 minutes, with a price range of 61,777.2-62,184.5 USDT and a volatility of 0.66%. This time window was in the transition into Western markets, with relatively thin liquidity, coupled with the overall weak pattern of a 3.01% drop on the day, amplifying short-term selling pressure. The main driver of this abnormal movement was the continuous capital outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs. In June, the net outflow of ETFs reached -$4.5 billi