FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | September 5, 2025
2025-09-05 03:58:14SEC Prepares to Roll Out New Crypto Rules, Simplify Disclosures
The U.S. SEC unveiled a new regulatory agenda addressing cryptocurrency issuance and trading. Proposals include exemptions, safe harbor provisions, and potential listing of crypto assets on national exchanges and alternative trading systems. Simultaneously, the SEC seeks to simplify disclosure requirements, reducing compliance costs for Wall Street.
U.S. Layoffs Jump to 88,736 in August, Highest Since Pandemic Era
U.S. layoffs hit a record high of 88,736 in August 2025, marking the largest surge since the pandemic's onset in 2020. The total number of layoffs for the year reached 892,362, a 66% increase from 2024 and 17% higher than last year's total. This troubling trend will be a key focus for the Federal Reserve in its September meeting as it gauges the economic outlook.
Trump Signs Order Enforcing US-Japan Trade Agreement
On September 5, President Trump signed an executive order to enforce the US-Japan trade agreement. Under the terms, the U.S. will apply a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, with certain industry products receiving separate treatment.
Federal Reserve’s Williams: Tariffs Haven’t Led to Lasting Inflation
Federal Reserve’s Williams stated that tariffs have not contributed to sustained inflation, which is reassuring.
Gold Could Gain as Market Predicts Federal Reserve Rate Cut in September
The market is pricing in a Federal Reserve rate cut for September, supported by strong expectations before the August non-farm payroll report. Investment banks believe the report could influence market trends, with gold potentially seeing further upward movement.
Bitcoin Trades Within $104,000–$116,000 Range as Demand Weakens
Glassnode's analysis reveals Bitcoin consolidating within a range of $104,000 to $116,000, with cooling demand reflected in futures and ETF fund flows. A breakout above $116,000 could reignite upward momentum, while a drop below $104,000 could lead to further declines, targeting the $93,000–$95,000 range.
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