• March 20, 2024

SEC Investigates Ethereum Classification as Security

According to PANews, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action to classify Ethereum as a security. This action involves issuing subpoenas to US companies, requiring them to provide all documents and financial records related to the Ethereum Foundation. The investigation began in September 2022 when the Ethereum blockchain transitioned to a new governance model called 'Proof of Stake'. Although the SEC has not commented on the matter, this move appears to be a significant review of the Switzerland-based Ethereum Foundation. This action could have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly in discussions about whether crypto assets are considered securities.

  • March 20, 2024

Fed Chair Powell Discusses Balancing Employment and Inflation Risks

According to PANews, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the risks of achieving employment and inflation targets are being better balanced as the tense supply-demand relationship in the labor market eases. Inflation has significantly eased in the past year but remains above the Fed's set 2% long-term target, and long-term inflation expectations are still unstable. If appropriate, the Fed will maintain the federal funds rate target range at its current level for a longer period. Powell said that the Federal Open Market Committee believes it is 'inappropriate' to lower the target range before having confidence in inflation consistently moving towards 2%. However, the Fed has not yet gained the confidence to begin cutting interest rates from various data. Powell also mentioned that discussions took place during the meeting about slowing down the reduction of the balance sheet, and that it would be appropriate to slow down the pace of the reduction soon. Slowing down the reduction will ensure a smooth transition, alleviate pressure on the money market, and limit the risk of fluctuations in the money market.