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According to Cointelegraph, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that cryptocurrency platform Abra has agreed to a settlement over allegations that the firm did not register the offers and sales of its lending product.In an August 26 notice, the regulator stated that Abra, “without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations,” has agreed to pay civil penalties to be determined by a court and an injunction prohibiting the firm from violating securities laws. The SEC filed charges against the lending platform for failing to register the offers and sales of Abra Earn and operating as an unregistered investment company.The SEC alleged that Abra marketed its Earn service as a way for investors to earn interest “auto-magically” but instead generated income for itself. The platform began offering Abra Earn to US investors in July 2020, facilitating roughly $600 million in assets globally at its peak.“Abra allegedly sold its own securities while skirting applicable Investment Company Act provisions that provide a number of important protections to investors, including minimizing conflicts of interest,” said SEC enforcement associate director Stacy Bogert. “This matter reflects yet again, that in conducting enforcement investigations, we are governed by economic realities, not cosmetic labels.”This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

According to Odaily, Federal Reserve's Barkin has announced a 'test and learn' approach to handling interest rate cuts. The decline in inflation, which initially began in the goods sector, has now spread to other parts of the economy. This development has bolstered confidence that the downward trend in inflation will continue.

According to Odaily, ANZ has indicated that the Bank of Japan might increase interest rates in October. This potential move is significant as it could impact global financial markets. Additionally, ANZ highlighted that the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy direction will be heavily influenced by the non-farm payroll report for September. This report is crucial for understanding the labor market's health and could determine the Fed's next steps in monetary policy.

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According to Odaily, European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Robert Holzmann has stated that a rate cut in September is not a certainty. Holzmann emphasized that he does not wish to see an early rate cut. He noted that if the Federal Reserve were to reduce rates, it would make it easier for the ECB to follow suit. Holzmann also mentioned that the battle against inflation has largely been won.

According to Odaily, the Governor of the Bank of Thailand has announced that the list of approved virtual banks will be released in 2025. The central bank is also prepared to adjust its monetary policy based on changing circumstances.

According to Odaily, Grayscale's official data reveals that the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management (AUM), reaching $2,031,244,957.38. The trust currently has 359,630,100 shares in circulation and holds a total of 31,894.3102 BTC.Additionally, as of August 23, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has an AUM of $14,539,594,686.38. The GBTC has 286,290,100 shares in circulation and holds a total of 228,298.5815 BTC.

According to Odaily, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the significance of U.S. employment data in his speech at the Jackson Hole conference, particularly in relation to the upcoming monetary easing cycle. Stephen Stanley from Santander Bank noted in a report that this underscores the importance of the August employment data, which is set to be released on September 6.Stanley pointed out that after the unexpectedly sluggish job growth in July, a similar trend in August would not be entirely surprising. More broadly, Powell and other Federal Reserve officials have recently expressed concerns about the cooling conditions in the labor market. Therefore, stronger employment data for August could potentially dispel the notion of a 50 basis point rate cut next month. Stanley believes that the employment report may be more critical than the core CPI data for August.

According to BlockBeats, on August 23, Corpay's Chief Market Strategist Karl Schamotta emphasized a key statement from Powell's speech, indicating that they will 'do everything possible to support a strong labor market while making further progress on price stability.'Schamotta interprets this as Powell acknowledging growing concerns among policymakers about the direction of the labor market. Powell did not mention a 50 basis point rate cut for September, which aligns with market expectations.

According to BlockBeats, on August 23, former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm stated in an interview that there are strong arguments for a 50 basis points rate cut. She believes this move would help the Federal Reserve 'recalibrate' and stabilize the unemployment rate, which has become excessively low.Sahm emphasized that the Federal Reserve's mission is to achieve full employment. She noted that the goal should not be to avoid a recession at all costs but to seek the least possible weakening of the labor market to bring inflation down to target levels. In her view, the balance has now shifted.Sahm also mentioned that a more significant rate cut would reassure those who believed that the policy should have started easing in July, indicating that the Federal Reserve is back on track.