[18/6, 21:49] +1 (802) 302-4877: *At least three publicly traded American companies announced on Tuesday that they will allocate a total of nearly 800 million dollars to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), while another company reported raising 50 million dollars to acquire the Hyperliquid token (HYPE).*\n\n*The company DDC Enterprise Ltd, which sells prepared meals for heating and consumption, indicated that it signed three purchase agreements totaling 528 million dollars, which will be fully used to expand its Bitcoin holdings. Part of this operation is backed by the venture capital arm of Animoca Brands.*\n[18/6, 21:53] +1 (802) 302-4877: *The Bitcoin financial services company, Fold Holdings Inc, also announced on Tuesday that it obtained an equity financing line of 250 million dollars, the net proceeds of which are "primarily intended" to fund new Bitcoin purchases.*\n\n*For its part, the Bitcoin mining equipment rental company, BitMine Immersion Technologies, completed the purchase of Bitcoin worth 16.3 million dollars using the funds obtained in a recent stock offering.*\n\n*Eyenovia, a developer of technology for digital eye exams, reported that it will reserve 50 million dollars to acquire HYPE, the token of the decentralized crypto derivatives exchange. The company also announced that it will change its name to "Hyperion DeFi" and will begin trading under the symbol HYPD.*
*China envisions a "multipolar" monetary system where multiple currencies back the global economy, according to Pan. This vision contrasts with the current system where a few currencies, such as the US dollar and the euro, play a dominant role in the global financial system.*
*In particular, the US dollar may have become less attractive to investors in 2025, partly due to the haphazard implementation of tariffs by US President Donald Trump in recent months.*
*The governor of the central bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, has promised to expand the presence of the digital yuan, reaffirming the country's vision regarding its central bank digital currency (CBDC).*
*China is establishing an international operations center in Shanghai for the digital yuan, also known as e-CNY. Pan made these statements during the Lujiazui Forum, a professional forum that brings together financial regulators and high-level executives from both national and international backgrounds.*
*Today in the crypto world, the central bank of China is establishing an international operations center to expand the global reach of its digital yuan. In Iran, the cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex was reportedly hacked by a group linked to Israel. Meanwhile, several publicly traded companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to increase their cryptocurrency reserves.*
*On Tuesday, Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, stated in a memorandum to employees that with the expansion of generative artificial intelligence and intelligent agent technologies, Amazon's total workforce will be reduced in the coming years.*
*Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, stated that Meta Platforms has offered signing bonuses of up to 100 million dollars to employees of his company in order to attract talent.*
*Ericsson has partnered with M1 to implement automation through artificial intelligence in Singapore.*
*Morgan Stanley indicated that the earnings potential of Deutsche Bank's private banking business could exceed market consensus.*
*Honda has launched an urban mobility startup called Fastport.*
*TSMC has surpassed a yield rate of 60% in its 2 nm manufacturing process, significantly outpacing Samsung.*
*On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in a context of rising inflation expectations and economic growth slowdown, although it continues to hint at the possibility of two rate cuts this year. As the market anticipated, which did not expect any measures this week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the target range for the benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, a level that has been sustained since December of last year.*
*In addition to the decision on rates, the committee presented the expected “dot plot,” which indicates that two rate cuts could still occur before the end of 2025. However, the committee reduced its projections for cuts in 2026 and 2027 to only one per year, leaving the total expected cuts at four (a cumulative reduction of one percentage point).*
*The dot plot shows that Fed officials still have divergent views on the future of rates. Each point represents the projection of an official. The chart reveals a widely dispersed distribution, with a median projection for the federal funds rate in 2027 of approximately 3.4%.*
*U.S. stocks rose slightly at the close on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations. The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its sixth day; after Iran's refusal to surrender, investors speculate that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict in the Middle East.*
*The Dow Jones rose 72.00 points, an increase of 0.17%, closing at 42,287.80 points; the Nasdaq gained 50.27 points, equivalent to 0.26%, closing at 19,571.36 points; and the S&P 500 index advanced 10.18 points, an increase of 0.17%, finishing at 5,992.90 points.*
*After a solid market performance in May, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq benchmark indices (19521.9593, 0.87, 0.00%) were near their all-time highs. However, the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has led investors to opt for safe-haven assets. Currently, the S&P 500 is 2.5% below its highest recorded level, while the Nasdaq, dominated by technology stocks, is 3.3% below its all-time high.*
*Until 11:00 a.m. Chicago time, the major cryptocurrency market stands as follows:*
*BTC: Current price 104,813.64 USD, with an increase of 0.25% in 24 hours.* *ETH: Current price 2,507.13 USD, with a decrease of 0.08% in 24 hours.*
*【Summary of key news from the crypto market – Morning of June 18 00:00 - 11:00】* *Keywords: JD Chain, Zhou Xiaochuan, Ripple*
*1. The weekly figure for initial jobless claims in the U.S. was 245,000.* *2. The CEO of JD Chain announced that they are negotiating with regulated global exchanges to launch JD's stablecoin.* *3. Reuters: Three of the leading Chinese Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers are establishing factories in the U.S.* *4. Zhou Xiaochuan: Dollar stablecoins could support dollarization, although their economic impact remains debated.* *5. Ripple filed a new letter in its litigation with the SEC to support its motion for summary judgment.* *6. The Central Financial Committee of China expressed support for financial institutions to use technologies such as blockchain to develop supply chain finance.*
*Oil prices rose more than 1%, reversing the morning's decline. Brent futures, the international benchmark, rose above $77 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was priced just above $76.*
*In this context, attention is focused on the Fed's scheduled policy decision at 2 p.m. ET, when the central bank is expected to keep interest rates steady. The focus is on the "dot plot" to clarify whether two rate cuts are still expected this year. Investors will be watching Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for insights on economic pressures amid tariffs and Trump's trade policy.*
*Meanwhile, weekly unemployment claims remained near their highest level in eight months.*
*U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the possibility of the United States joining the hostilities between Israel and Iran keeping investors on edge as they await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later that same day.*
*The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.6% in early trading.*
*Markets are on alert for any signs that the United States has joined the conflict in the Middle East, which has caused movements in stocks since it erupted last week. President Trump said, “Our patience is running thin” and met with his national security team on Tuesday, increasing speculation that the United States could join Israel's offensive. Iran has warned that it will respond firmly if the United States crosses a red line by getting involved and has reportedly prepared missiles to attack U.S. bases in the region if this occurs.*
The CEO of Coinbase held a meeting with British officials in London and discussed the development of the cryptocurrency industry in the country.
🌐 According to him, now is a crucial moment in which the UK can strengthen its position as a leader in this field. In an era where the adoption and interest in cryptocurrencies are on the rise, the country has the opportunity to take the lead and establish itself as a global benchmark.
📈 He highlighted the fundamental role that regulators must play in ensuring a safe and reliable environment for cryptocurrency investors and users. It is imperative for the UK to establish clear and effective regulations that foster the growth of the industry.
🤝 The CEO of Coinbase urged officials to continue their collaboration with