Here’s a quick breakdown of the most significant developments:
1. Powell’s Announcement on Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell clarified that the recent 50-basis point rate reduction shouldn’t be interpreted as a signal for aggressive future cuts. Instead, he emphasized that the next rate cut would likely be smaller—around 25 basis points. This came as a surprise to the market, which had been expecting more aggressive quantitative easing measures to be rolled out.
2. Japan’s Crypto Regulation Review
Japan has indicated it will reassess its cryptocurrency regulations, a move that could lead to a friendlier tax environment for crypto investors and potentially pave the way for the launch of a crypto ETF in the country. This review is seen as a positive step for crypto traders in Japan, as it may attract more institutional interest and expand market accessibility.
3. Trump’s WLFI DeFi Platform Whitelist Opens
Former President Trump’s DeFi platform, WLFI, has opened its whitelist registration for participants. To join, users are required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) process. The whitelist is open to non-U.S. residents as well as accredited investors within the U.S. This could draw significant attention to the platform as it starts gaining traction in the DeFi space.
4. $EIGEN Set for Major Exchange Listings
Several major centralized exchanges have announced the upcoming listing of $EIGEN, with the token unlock scheduled for September 30th at 4 AM UTC. The listing times are set for key exchanges, including Bybit at 4 AM, Binance at 5 AM, and OKX at 6 AM (UTC). Anticipation is building around the token’s debut, and this could be a major event for traders.
5. $ENA Governance Proposal for Ethereal Exchange
A new governance proposal has surfaced for Ethereal Exchange, a decentralized exchange (DEX) based on the USDe token. The Ethena team has revealed plans to deploy liquidity on other DEXs such as Hyperliquid. Additionally, $sENA holders are expected to receive 15% of the Ethereal governance tokens, which could strengthen their influence over the platform’s development.
6. StormX ($STMX) Merger with EARNMrewards
StormX has announced its merger with #EARNMrewards, unveiling plans to swap the $STMX token for $EARNM. This strategic move is likely to expand the utility and rewards ecosystem, giving token holders more earning potential across both platforms.
These updates are shaping the crypto landscape—be sure to stay tuned as these events unfold!
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