In the Wash era, crypto investors must abandon the speculative mindset of "buying the dip," and instead focus on the long-term value of crypto assets—Bitcoin's halving cycles, Ethereum's upgrade progress, and real-world applications of crypto projects are the core drivers determining the future trajectory of digital assets.

The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, emphasizing the dual mandate's bidirectional risks, and will carefully assess recent data, evolving outlooks, and the balance of risks when evaluating the magnitude and timing of future rate adjustments. Messrs. Mester and Waller expressed support for a 25 basis point rate cut.

The stablecoin giant Tether has officially announced the launch of its new USD-pegged token, USAT, specifically designed for the U.S. market and tailored to comply with the GENIUS regulatory framework.

The coming year is pivotal for cryptocurrency legislation, with the central question being whether lawmakers can pass a comprehensive digital asset regulatory bill before the midterm elections.

The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, with two members voting to hold rates steady and one member supporting a 50-basis-point rate reduction. Additionally, the Fed resumed bond purchases, committing to buy $40 billion in Treasury securities monthly to maintain adequate reserve supply.

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