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According to Bloomberg, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs plans to issue municipal bonds backed by Bitcoin, with a total scale of approximately $100 million. This product has received a Ba2 rating from Moody's Investors Service (two notches below investment grade).The principal and interest of the bonds will be repaid using funds generated from the Bitcoin collateral, providing additional returns when Bitcoin prices rise, and there are price-triggered liquidation clauses to ensure repayment; the related debt is not supported by state government credit or taxes.

According to Investing.com, one of the three major credit rating agencies in the United States, Moody's, has officially launched the Token Integration Engine, a platform designed to integrate analytical data into blockchain networks and distribute credit ratings on them.Yuval Rooz, co-founder of Canton Network and CEO of Digital Asset, stated that the platform will enable clients to access credit rating data in digital markets and on-chain financial workflows. In addition, Moody's Ratings has been operating a node on the Canton Network.

Moody's Analytics stated in a report that the Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week and may raise rates to 1% around mid-year. The report noted that the conflict in the Middle East has increased the risk of inflation re-accelerating, but the uncertainty brought by this conflict will lead the Bank of Japan to remain on hold for the time being.The report also pointed out that if the yen weakens further, it may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates earlier later this year. However, slowing wage growth and unstable performance in actual economic data make it difficult to justify a radical rate hike path above 1%.

According to Gate's market data, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.11%, the S&P 500 up 0.13%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.1%. S&P Global (SPGI.N) fell 5.7% as its 2026 profit outlook was below market expectations, causing index providers and analytics companies' stocks to follow suit, with Moody's (MCO.N) down 6.89%. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) rose 2.1% due to additional acquisition compensation expenses from Paramount.

According to Cointelegraph, Moody's latest cross-industry outlook report indicates that stablecoins are transitioning from crypto-native tools to the core of institutional market infrastructure.The report released on Monday shows that, based on industry estimates of on-chain transactions (not merely interbank fund flows), the settlement volume of stablecoins is expected to grow by approximately 87% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching about $9 trillion. Moody's believes that fiat-collateralized stablecoins and tokenized deposits are becoming "digital cash" used for liquidity management, collateral transfer, and settlement in an increasingly tokenized financial system. Moody's places stablecoins alongside tokenized bonds, funds, and credit products, viewing them as part of the integration of traditional and digital finance.In 2025, banks, asset management companies, and market infrastructure providers are set to launch blockchain settlement networks, tokenization platforms, and digital custody pilots to streamline issuance, post-trade processes, and intraday liquidity management. As enterprises build large-scale tokenized and programmable settlement infrastructure, the report estimates that by 2030, these initiatives will attract over $300 billion in investments in digital finance and infrastructure. In this landscape, stablecoins and tokenized deposits are increasingly becoming settlement assets for cross-border payments, repos, and collateral transfers.Moody's emphasizes that for stablecoins to become reliable institutional settlement assets rather than a new source of systemic fragility, security, interoperability, and clarity in governance and regulation are equally important.

According to The Block, credit rating agency Moody's has proposed a new framework for assessing stablecoins. This framework will evaluate the creditworthiness of stablecoin debt and assign ratings to it. Moody's framework essentially means that two stablecoins claiming 1:1 backing with the US dollar, even if they are backed by the same assets, may receive different ratings due to the different assets used to support these stablecoins.Moody's stated, "We will address market value considerations by estimating the market value risk of each qualifying reserve asset (depending on its type and maturity)." "The analysis will yield estimated interest rates applicable to the value of each asset. We also recommend considering the operational risk, liquidity risk, technological risk, and other factors of the stablecoin to arrive at the final rating."

According to Jin10 data reports, after a record-breaking shutdown period, the U.S. government has resumed operations, marking the imminent release of key indicators for analyzing the health and development trajectory of the U.S. economy."This period has felt like flying blind in the fog," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. "We have completely lost our navigational tools." Zandi noted that data from private institutions has prepared people for the potential outcomes of official data; however, if the actual data deviates from expectations, the market may experience significant volatility. "If the official data aligns with expectations, then everyone will be happy," he said, "but if the released data—whether positive or negative—deviates from our expectations, it could raise questions in the market about the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve's policies during the government shutdown."

ChainCatcher news, according to Gelonghui reports, international credit rating agency Moody's recently warned that the crypto wave driven by stablecoins poses an increasingly severe challenge to monetary sovereignty and financial stability in emerging markets. The report points out that as cryptocurrencies like stablecoins accelerate their global adoption, emerging markets face the risk of weakened monetary sovereignty, with stablecoins pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar widely penetrating the market, potentially eroding central banks' traditional ability to control interest rates and exchange rates. Moody's particularly emphasizes that if individuals shift their bank deposits to stablecoins or crypto wallets, the banking system may face deposit outflows, which would not only affect liquidity but could also undermine overall financial stability.Data shows that in 2024, the number of global digital asset holders has reached approximately 562 million, a year-on-year increase of 33%, with the fastest growth in emerging markets such as Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The main driving forces are the convenience of cross-border remittances, the demand for mobile payments, and the practical considerations of hedging against local currency inflation, contrasting sharply with the demand in developed economies driven by clear regulations and investment channels. Moody's warns that if regulatory gaps are not filled in a timely manner, the crypto wave may further amplify the monetary and financial security risks in emerging markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Finbold, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi stated that the agency's latest machine learning leading indicators show that as of August, the probability of an economic recession in the U.S. over the next year is 48%. He noted that although this reading is below the 50% threshold, historically, when the probability approaches or exceeds the mid-40% range, it often coincides with or follows a recession. Zandi also mentioned that the slowdown in employment and consecutive downward revisions of data have put the economy at a critical point.

ChainCatcher news, according to aastocks, one of the world's largest rating agencies, Moody's, stated that the clarity of the Hong Kong "Stablecoin Regulation" is expected to enhance market confidence and promote the long-term application of stablecoins. This has a positive credit impact for Hong Kong banks that become licensed stablecoin issuers and Hong Kong securities firms holding virtual asset trading licenses.If they become licensed banks, large banks will gain a first-mover advantage due to their good reputation, sound liquidity management, and mature compliance infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, global credit rating giant Moody's has completed a test with tokenization startup Alphaledger to embed municipal bond credit ratings on the Solana blockchain. This experiment integrates Moody's rating data directly into tokenized securities on the blockchain via API, providing institutional investors with real-time and reliable credit information.This initiative is expected to drive the development of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with Boston Consulting Group and Ripple predicting that the market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033. Moody's stated that it will continue to explore the application of its ratings in the digital financial ecosystem, potentially expanding to other fixed income products such as corporate bonds in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, Moody's analyst Katrina Ell stated that the court's ruling to block the Trump administration's tariff increases seems positive for emerging markets severely affected by high reciprocal tariffs, but the uncertainty about what will happen next makes it difficult to draw any conclusions beyond that."We cannot assume this is a sustained positive development," said the head of Asia-Pacific economics. The ability to limit Trump's execution of policies that have caused market turmoil may ease tensions, but how any legal challenges will play out remains to be seen. "Right now it feels like a soap opera," Ell said, highlighting the issue that the market is most concerned about is how to navigate the uncertainty.Given that the latest developments do little to eliminate uncertainty, investors are likely to remain in a wait-and-see mode until the situation becomes clearer.

ChainCatcher news, Robert Kiyosaki posted on the X platform that Moody's downgrade of the U.S. debt rating indicates a potential recession in the U.S. economy, with interest rates likely to rise, leading to an increase in unemployment rates. Markets such as bonds, real estate, and banks face risks, and it could even resemble the economic depression of 1929.He suggests that people become entrepreneurs, invest in cash-flow-generating real estate, and hold assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He believes that economic crises also contain opportunities, making entrepreneurship and purchasing assets at low prices potentially easier.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. National Economic Council Director Hassett criticized Moody's decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating, calling it an outdated view, and stated that the Trump administration is committed to reducing federal spending.Hassett said, "There is no doubt that U.S. Treasury bonds are the safest investment on the planet. No other country's (bonds) makes me more willing to hold than U.S. Treasuries, so Moody can do whatever they want." Hassett added, "This is a retrospective approach, punishing our Biden administration for its reckless spending."Hassett also stated, "We are cutting spending, we are deregulating. We have supply-side growth, so we have every reason to believe we will have the best economy in the world. If you have the best economy in the world, you will also have the best debt. That's my assessment of it."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi news, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Bostic, stated that Moody's downgrade of the U.S. rating will affect the entire economy and financial markets. The downgrade will impact the cost of funds and may affect the entire economy. We will observe the impact of the downgrade on the demand for U.S. Treasury bonds.The Federal Reserve will have to determine how the downgrade will affect an already unstable outlook. Given the condition of household balance sheets and recent inflation, it is currently unclear whether consumers can bear the full cost of tariffs. We need to wait three to six months to see how uncertainty gradually dissipates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Bostic stated that Moody's downgrade of the U.S. rating will affect the entire economy and financial markets. The downgrade will impact the cost of funds and may affect the entire economy. We will observe the impact of the downgrade on the demand for U.S. Treasury bonds. Considering the state of household balance sheets and recent inflation, it is currently unclear whether consumers can bear the full cost of tariffs. We need to wait three to six months to see how uncertainty gradually dissipates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson stated that due to the recent truce in trade between the U.S. and some countries reducing the likelihood of an economic recession, investors should buy during the decline in U.S. stocks triggered by the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating last Friday.The strategist believes that after Moody's downgraded the U.S. rating, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield above the critical level of 4.5%, the likelihood of a market pullback is greater.However, Wilson wrote in a report: "We will be buyers of this decline." Wilson noted that an encouraging sign is that the corporate earnings season seems to have ended, and the uncertainty around tariffs has not had a significant impact. He stated that even if trade data weakens slightly in the coming months, the recent upward revision of corporate profits indicates that the stock market will continue to rise.

ChainCatcher news, Moody's has downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing an expanding deficit, rising interest expenses, and a lack of political will to control spending. As a result, major cryptocurrency prices have fallen, with Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) all down about 3%.

ChainCatcher message, "If the U.S. government implements these higher tariffs without significant exemptions, the economy will have a hard time digesting this. A recession seems more likely to occur," said Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics. Zandi stated, "In many ways, the tariffs announced by Trump are even worse than the worst-case scenario he envisioned. If they stick to it, I would buckle up and prepare for the impact."

ChainCatcher news, Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi stated that he believes the risk of an economic recession is "uncomfortably high" as the market reacts to Trump's tariff agenda.Zandi said, "The risk of recession is uncomfortably high and is rising." "I think the probability is less than 50%, but it really depends on the president and what he does here." Zandi mentioned that if Trump continues to push his tariff plan, including reciprocal tariffs on other countries, and these tariffs last for three to five months, it would be enough to "push the economy into recession." "It would be a very strange recession, right?" "I mean, it's a designed recession," Zandi remarked.