1. After Powell's Speech, the Probability of the Fed Cutting Rates in September Rises to 91.1%

According to CME's "FedWatch": The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in September is 8.9%, while the probability of a 25 basis point cut is 91.1%. The probability of the Fed maintaining rates in October is 4.3%, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut is 48.9%, and the cumulative probability of a 50 basis point cut is 46.8%. -Original

2. Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Governor Cook, Cook Responds That She Will Not Resign

On August 22, Fed Governor Cook responded to Trump's threat of dismissal by stating that she "has no intention of resigning due to threats" and expressed that she would not yield to external pressure. Previously, Trump stated today that if Fed Governor Cook does not resign, he will fire her. -Original

3. U.S. House of Representatives Adds CBDC Ban Clause to Defense Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has added a central bank digital currency (CBDC) ban clause to its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, prohibiting the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency. -Original

4. JPMorgan Reaches $330 Million Settlement with Malaysia Over 1MDB Case

JPMorgan will pay Malaysia 1.4 billion ringgit (approximately $330 million) to resolve all existing and potential claims related to 1MDB. Under the agreement, JPMorgan will make the payment "without admitting any liability," and neither party may file lawsuits regarding this case. Additionally, JPMorgan's Swiss branch was fined 3 million Swiss francs (approximately $3.7 million) for assisting in the laundering of 1MDB funds. The 1MDB scandal involves over $4 billion in funds and has been under investigation for ten years across multiple countries. -Original

5. SEC Crypto Task Force Conducts Nationwide Tour to Gather Opinions

On August 23, according to official news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cryptocurrency special task force is conducting a nationwide tour, holding a series of roundtable meetings. The task force aims to hear from groups that were previously unable to attend roundtables in Washington, as well as voices that may have historically been underrepresented in other policy-making processes. The task force is aware that any regulatory framework will have far-reaching impacts and seeks to ensure communication and engagement are as comprehensive as possible. The schedule for the crypto task force is as follows: August 4: Berkeley, California August 19: Boston September 4: Dallas September 15: Chicago September 25: New York City October 2: Los Angeles October 24: Cleveland October 29: Scottsdale, Arizona November 12: New York City December 5: Ann Arbor, Michigan -Original

6. Philippines Proposes Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

According to @peterizzo, the Philippines has just proposed a bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. -Original

7. South Korea's Top Banks Explore Collaboration with Tether and Circle on Stablecoin Business

In a separate meeting, executives from Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, KB Financial, and Woori Bank will discuss the role of stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar and Korean won in the country. -Original

8. BlockFi's $13.2 Million Settlement Set to Be Approved, Providing Compensation to Investors

BlockFi's $13.2 million class action settlement is set to be approved, as the last objector has withdrawn their opposition. The settlement involves approximately 89,000 U.S. users who held BlockFi interest accounts between 2019 and 2022. BlockFi collapsed due to exposure to FTX, and this settlement provides compensation to affected investors. -Original

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