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According to Jin Shi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Milan stated that, given the inflation situation that had already emerged before the Middle East conflict, he may lower his expectations for interest rate cuts again this year. Milan mentioned that if he were to draw the dot plot now, he would lean towards cutting rates 3 times, possibly 4 times, but has not made a final decision yet. In March, he expected to cut rates 4 times this year, each by 25 basis points, but the pace of cuts may slow down if price trends become "less favorable."

According to a report by the Korea Herald, the nominee for the governor of the Bank of Korea, Shin Hyun-sung, stated in a written response during a personnel hearing at the National Assembly that central bank digital currency (CBDC) and commercial bank deposit tokens based on its issuance should become the core of the digital currency ecosystem. Shin Hyun-sung expressed basic support for the introduction of a Korean won stablecoin but emphasized that maintaining trust in the currency is the most important.Regarding the issuing entity of the Korean won stablecoin, he believes that South Korea is not a reserve currency country, and compliance capability is crucial. Therefore, he suggested prioritizing the issuance by a bank-centered alliance, allowing non-bank institutions to participate, and gradually expanding later. Shin Hyun-sung holds a cautious attitude towards the claim that stablecoins can enhance foreign exchange trading efficiency, believing that it is still unclear whether blockchain can comply with capital and foreign exchange regulations. He also stated that crypto assets, including stablecoins, have failed to meet the core functions of currency such as a measure of value, medium of exchange, and store of value, asserting that crypto assets cannot replace fiat currency.

According to Jinshi reports, White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated that Powell is not expected to remain as a Federal Reserve governor. Waller will assume the position of Federal Reserve Chair in May.

According to a report by Reuters, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed a lawsuit against the Governor of Illinois and the Attorney General, accusing them of attempting to regulate prediction markets beyond their legal authority.The two agencies stated that the relevant regulatory measures in Illinois are invalid because the state government does not have the authority to govern federally regulated prediction markets. The lawsuit emphasizes the protection of innovative financial instruments from overreach by local governments.

The Governor of Alabama has signed Bill SB 277, creating a legal framework for nonprofit entities similar to DAOs. Alabama becomes the second state in the United States to establish a legal framework for entities similar to DAOs. The bill stipulates that members of a DAO are generally not personally liable for its collective activities.

According to the Financial Times, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has nominated the head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements, the "pragmatic hawk" Shin Hyun Song, as the candidate for the new governor of the Bank of Korea. It is reported that Shin Hyun Song has a negative attitude towards the Lee Jae-myung government's push for a stablecoin pegged to the Korean won, believing that in a country with severe exchange rate fluctuations and vulnerability to capital outflows, stablecoins can easily become a tool for capital flight, and stablecoins pegged to the domestic currency may accelerate this trend.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order prohibiting government-appointed officials from using non-public information obtained during their duties to engage in insider trading for profit in prediction markets, and expanded the ban to include their spouses, family members, and former business partners. The executive order specifies that public officials appointed by the governor may not use "confidential or non-public information" to bet on political or economic events related to their duties. Newsom stated that public service should not become a tool for profit and emphasized the need to draw a clear line between power and interests.

Zhou Xiaochuan, former governor of the People's Bank of China, stated yesterday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 that a good payment system is not a champion of a single technology or performance. Just like instant payment is not necessarily good, the most important thing is "adaptation." He pointed out that regulation needs to combat money laundering and prevent drug trafficking, cross-border gambling, telecom fraud, etc. Several central bank governors mentioned at the forum that digital currencies are now used in payment systems, but fraud also uses digital currencies, and "it is quite severe." Zhou Xiaochuan believes that the ability to combat fraud still needs to be continuously improved.When discussing the topic of regulatory adaptation, Zhou Xiaochuan mentioned stablecoins again. He said that now, as soon as the proceeds from telecom fraud arrive, they are immediately split into hundreds or thousands of accounts to evade compliance checks, which means it is quite difficult to recover losses afterward. "Stablecoins fundamentally bypass compliance checks; everyone needs to think clearly and not follow the trend." Zhou Xiaochuan also emphasized that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can be explored, but it does not mean that "peer-to-peer" and "decentralization" are all positive. One cannot hastily conclude that using correspondent banks and SWIFT messages in the original backend systems is outdated; the key is to adapt to the user's experience.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Milan stated that the Federal Reserve's more active market intervention measures could reduce the size of the balance sheet.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Milan stated that due to the impact of oil, the overall inflation rate forecast for this year has been raised to 2.7%.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Mester stated that the current interest rate level of the Federal Reserve is about 1 percentage point higher than the neutral interest rate.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve Governor Milan stated that the Federal Reserve should lower interest rates to a neutral level this year.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung nominated Shin Hung-song, the head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), to serve as the governor of the Bank of Korea. Shin Hung-song stated last year that the issuance of a Korean won stablecoin is "an effective shortcut to bypass existing foreign exchange controls," which could open the door for capital outflows, and he immediately resigned from his BIS position after the nomination.Previously, Lee Jae-myung had listed the issuance of a Korean won stablecoin as a core campaign issue, but the Bank of Korea has consistently blocked the advancement of related legislation. Several large tech companies in South Korea have been waiting for stablecoin policies to be implemented for months. A report released by the BIS last year pointed out that stablecoins do not possess the functions of stable currencies and could pose risks to financial stability and monetary sovereignty. Industry insiders indicate that Shin Hung-song's stance on stablecoins will be closely monitored after he takes office.

According to Jinshi reports, the Governor of Bank Indonesia stated that the possibility of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates seems to have decreased.

The Governor of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, stated at the press conference on the economic theme of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress that, overall, in the past year, financial risks in key areas of our country have been resolved in an orderly manner, the financial system and financial market have operated smoothly, and risks in key areas have continued to converge. The People's Bank of China, together with relevant departments, has maintained a high-pressure crackdown on illegal financial activities such as illegal fundraising, speculative trading of virtual currencies, and underground banks.In the next step, the People's Bank of China will orderly resolve risks in key areas to prevent financial risks and maintain financial stability, continue to carry out a high-pressure crackdown on illegal financial activities in collaboration with industry regulators and law enforcement departments such as the police, closely monitor and assess the impact of external shocks, and utilize macro-prudential and financial stability policy tools to timely weaken or block risk contagion.

According to Jin Ten, Federal Reserve Governor Milan stated that continuing to cut interest rates is still appropriate, as it is too early to assess the impact of the Middle East war on the U.S. economy. He believes that the events that occurred over the weekend have not changed the forecasts for the labor market or inflation. Despite the surge in oil prices leading investors to lower their expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, Milan still believes that the labor market needs more monetary policy support.

According to Cointelegraph, the Governor of Indiana has officially signed HB 1042 (the Bitcoin Bill) into law. The bill aims to protect Bitcoin rights, prohibit discriminatory tax policies against cryptocurrencies, and allow the use of digital assets in state retirement plans.According to previous reports, the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.

According to Jin10, the governor of the Austrian central bank stated that the European Central Bank should be prepared to quickly adjust interest rates in either direction.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Cook stated that due to investment reasons, the neutral interest rate may be higher than pre-pandemic levels.