Monetary Policy

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey warned on May 9 at a meeting hosted by the Bank of England in the UK that the US and the UK are about to enter a “tug-of-war” phase on stablecoin regulation, and that the UK worries it could face bank-run (run-on) risks if it adopts stablecoins. The Block reported on Bailey’s remarks: “We know what happens if stablecoins are subject to a run—they all come here (to the UK),” suggesting that dollar stablecoins promoted by the GENIUS bill in the US, if b

According to ECB President Christine Lagarde, speaking on Friday (May 8) at the Banco de Espana LatAm Economic Forum, euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary-policy transmission that outweigh any benefit to the euro's global standing. Lagarde argued that the

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a landmark speech on May 8, 2026, at the Central Bank of West African States Conference in Dakar, Senegal, addressing the rapid growth of tokenized assets in the United States. Cook confirmed that tokenized assets in the U.S. have more than doubled in mar

According to Bloomberg, ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary policy transmission, questioning their necessity. She stated that while such stablecoins could lower financing costs and enhance the euro's global appeal, t

According to public statements issued on May 7, 2026 by multiple Federal Reserve officials, several Fed officials warned that US inflation risks are heating up again; interest rates may remain at high levels for a longer period, and the possibility of further rate hikes is not ruled out. After Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke through $82,000 on Wednesday to hit a three-month high, it fell again on Thursday to around $81,000.

On May 5, Chiara Scotti, deputy governor of the Banca d’Italia (Bank of Italy), urged the EU to assess the development of a “tokenized version” of the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) system, and to address how private tokenized money (tokenized e-money, bank digitized tokenized deposits) could erode the traditional banking system. Cointelegraph compiled the report’s details, with Scotti noting that infrastructure designed to make “public-sector and private-form currencies interoperable” is a key priority for central banks to maintain control over money without hindering innovation. What is SEPA? The infrastructure for cross-border payments in the EU SEPA (Single Euro Payments

Multiple banks revised down their Federal Reserve rate-cut forecasts on May 5, 2026. Despite the shift in monetary policy expectations, Bitcoin's price showed little reaction, continuing to trade independently of traditional rate-cut narratives.

South Korea is pushing a won-pegged stablecoin after $115B flowed into dollar-backed tokens, raising FX and policy concerns. The Bank of Korea favors a bank-led rollout with strict oversight, warning of risks to monetary stability and reporting compliance. Competing KRW stablecoin

According to ChainCatcher, Italy's central bank deputy governor Chiara Scotti suggested on May 5 that Europe should assess the feasibility of extending the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to tokenized payments to maintain the euro's central role in digital finance. Scotti noted that SEPA's scale, s

South Korea is pushing a won-pegged stablecoin after $115B flowed into dollar-backed tokens, raising FX and policy concerns. The Bank of Korea favors a bank-led rollout with strict oversight, warning of risks to monetary stability and reporting compliance. Competing KRW stablecoin

Positive signals from the U.S.-Iran peace talks, but war preparations continue in parallel; control of the Strait of Hormuz faces a turning point. U.S. employment data may further reinforce dovish expectations, and BTC has returned above $80,000 for the first time in three months.

According to market expectations and recent statements, Kevin Warsh will take over as US Federal Reserve chairman in June, replacing Jerome Powell. Historical data shows Bitcoin typically experiences a price correction lasting several months after a new Fed chair takes office, followed by a stronger

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, on April 30, the RBA released a draft vision for Australia's Account-to-Account (A2A) payment systems designed to support stablecoins and tokenised fiat assets as digital assets gain mainstream adoption. The public consultation is open until

According to the Federal Reserve's official release, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% on April 29, as policymakers weighed inflation and economic uncertainty. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 8 to 4 to maintain rates steady, with dissenting votes from Stephen

Crypto leader Lark Davis says Jerome Powell just pulled the ultimate HODL. Powell’s speech before latest FOMC meeting garners mixed reactions. Could the Fed announce rate cuts, or will the next chair deliver? It is no secret to the crypto community that geo-political and

According to CoinDesk, US 30-year Treasury yields hit 5% on April 30, reaching their highest level since July 2025. Multiple crypto analysts view the development as bearish for Bitcoin, citing how higher Treasury yields and Fed tightening provide investors with real returns outside risk assets,

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the third consecutive time, with a rare 8-4 split vote highlighting internal disagreements. Powell is stepping down as chair but remaining as a governor; this article analyzes his deeper impact on the crypto market.

According to the Federal Reserve's latest decision yesterday (April 29), the Fed kept interest rates unchanged but shifted its inflation language from "somewhat high" to "high," signaling that interest rate cuts expected later this year may be delayed. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that rising energ

On April 30, Bitcoin once dipped to around $75,000, then rebounded slightly. On April 29, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), with a vote of 8 to 4, decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, marking the first time since October 1992 that four committee members cast dissenting votes. Analysts say the main drivers of this volatility were the split in voting and the tone of the statement.