The term "monetary policy" refers to the actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit to help promote national economic goals. The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 gave the Federal Reserve responsibility for setting monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve controls the three tools of monetary policy--open market operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirement. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is responsible for the discount rate and reserve requirements, and the Federal Open Market Committee is responsible for open market operations. Using the three tools, the Federal Reserve influences the demand for, and supply of, balances that depository institutions hold at Federal Reserve Banks and in this way alters the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which depository institutions lend balances at the Federal Reserve to other depository institution
Changes in the federal funds rate trigger a chain of events that affect other short-term interest rates, foreign exchange rates, long-term interest rates, the amount of money and credit, and, ultimately, a range of economic variables, including employment, output, and prices of goods and services.
#FOMCMeeting What is the FOMC and when does it meet?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System. The FOMC is composed of 12 members--the seven members of the Board of Governors and five of the 12 Reserve Bank presidents. The Board chair serves as the Chair of the FOMC; the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is a permanent member of the Committee and serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee. The presidents of the other Reserve Banks fill the remaining four voting positions on the FOMC on a rotating basis. All of the Reserve Bank presidents, including those who are not voting members, attend FOMC meetings, participate in the discussions, and contribute to the assessment of the economy and policy options. See the current list of FOMC members. The FOMC schedules eight meetings per year, one about every six weeks or so. The Committee may also hold unscheduled meetings as necessary to review economic and financial developments. The FOMC issues a policy statement following each regular meeting that summarizes the Committee's economic outlook and the policy decision at that meeting. The Chair holds a press briefing after each FOMC meeting to discuss the FOMC's policy decisions and to provide context for those decisions. The Chair also discusses the economic projections submitted by each FOMC participant four times each at the press conference following the last scheduled FOMC meeting of each quarter. A full set of minutes for each FOMC meeting is published three weeks after the conclusion of each regular meeting, and complete transcripts of FOMC meetings are published five years after the meeting. By law, the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy to achieve its macroeconomic objectives of maximum employment and stable prices. Usually, the FOMC conducts policy by adjusting the level of short-term interest rates in response to changes in the economic outlook. Since 2008, the FOMC has also used large-scale purchases of Treasury securities and securities that were issued or guaranteed by federal agencies as a policy tool in an effort to lower longer-term interest rates and thereby improve financial conditions and so support the economic recovery. $BTC $ETH $XRP
Vietnam legalises crypto under new digital technology . Vietnam legalises crypto under new digital technology law
A new law legalises crypto assets and sets regulatory standards, while also offering incentives for AI and semiconductor development.
Vietnam has officially legalised crypto assets as part of a landmark digital technology law passed by the National Assembly on 14 June. Set to take effect on 1 January 2026, the law creates a regulatory framework classifying digital assets as virtual or crypto assets.
Neither category includes securities or digital fiat currencies. The government will now develop specific business rules and oversight mechanisms while enforcing cybersecurity and anti-money laundering standards to meet international expectations.
The new law also highlights Vietnam’s ambition to become a leader in digital technology innovation. It offers extensive incentives for enterprises in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
Vietnam’s authorities have recently taken action against significant crypto scams. In February 2025, police arrested four people behind a fraudulent mining platform, which defrauded over 200 victims. In December 2024, Hanoi police stopped a scam involving the fake Quantum Financial System cryptocurrency, which had stolen over $1 million.
These efforts demonstrate Vietnam’s commitment to protecting investors and strengthening the digital asset ecosystem.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s latest 1,112 Bitcoin purchase has finally tipped its total Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC, surpassing Coinbase as the seventh-largest publicly traded company with a Bitcoin treasury. On Monday, Metaplanet announced that it had purchased the Bitcoin
BTC : $108,517
stack for 16.88 billion Japanese yen $117 million. The firm now holds 10,000 Bitcoin, beating Coinbase’s 9,267 Bitcoin, according to data.
The average price of Metaplanet’s 10,000 BTC now stands at 13.9 million Japanese yen, approximately $96,400 per Bitcoin. It comes just two weeks after Metaplanet became the eighth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
Trump Media Announces SEC Declares Bitcoin Treasury Filing Effective
Trump Media is unleashing a groundbreaking bitcoin treasury arsenal with SEC clearance, fueling an aggressive multi-billion-dollar expansion across fintech, media, and decentralized finance dominance.
U.S. estimates suggest the government holds around 200,000 BTC approx. $20 billion.
On June 13, the SEC declared their S‑3 registration effective—clearing the way to hold BTC on their balance sheet alongside cash & equivalents $759 million.
In 2025, Cardano $ADA is expected to range from a low of $0.66 to a high of $1.88 with a stretched bullish target of $2.36. The predicted average price for 2025 is $1.21, suggesting potential for significant growth for ADA.
Condition: the important 50% Fibonacci level of $0.824 is convincingly cleared in 2025.
Cardano's ADAs remains at a critical inflection point. Community governance conflict and macro pressures have driven short‑term volatility, while whale accumulation and inclusion in major indices offer bullish counterweights.
Technical indicators suggest volatility prevails: below $0.64 could mean further downside, while reclaiming $0.70–$0.72 levels opens the door for a rally. Medium- to long-term forecasts vary widely—from realistic targets around $1 to aggressive highs above $2—contingent on ecosystem development, alt-season resurgence, and successful execution of upgrades like Chang and Hydra.
If you're evaluating ADAs:
For short-term trader, Watch support/resistance bands closely and follow governance developments.
For mid/long-term holders: It presents potential upside, but volatility and market cycles may delay sustained gains.
#IsraelIranConflict The ongoing tension between Iran and Israel is now turning into open conflict. Recent attacks and retaliations have thrown the region into uncertainty. Both countries are blaming each other, while ordinary civilians are suffering the most. The international community must intervene immediately to prevent the conflict from escalating further and to restore peace in the region.