FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | June 16, 2025

Markets Eye U.S. Data and Global Central Bank Rate Decisions This Week

This week, markets will closely monitor key macroeconomic events. The U.S. will release the June NY Fed Manufacturing Index on Monday, followed by May retail sales, import prices, and industrial production on Tuesday, alongside a Senate vote on the GENIUS Act. Initial jobless claims data arrives Wednesday. On Thursday, interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Swiss National Bank, and Bank of England will be announced, while U.S. stock markets will be closed for one day.

FSB Chairman Cautions That Cryptocurrency Market is Nearing Risk Threshold for the Global Financial System

On June 15, FSB Chairman Klaas Knot warned that the cryptocurrency market could soon pose systemic risks to the global financial system. Speaking in Madrid, he stressed the need for regulatory frameworks to evolve alongside the rapidly developing crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin Market Cap Soars 656% Since 2022, But Cycle Trend Holds Steady

Glassnode highlighted on X that Bitcoin’s growth trend remains consistent. Historical data shows gains of 1076% (2015–2018), 1007% (2018–2022), and 656% (2022–present), indicating a steady, long-term upward trajectory for Bitcoin’s market performance.

Young Investors View Owning a Whole Bitcoin as a Symbol of Prestige and Financial Security

On June 15, Bitwise’s Jeff Park noted that young investors now see owning a full Bitcoin as a symbol of prestige and long-term security, replacing traditional goals like homeownership. This reflects Bitcoin’s evolving role—not just as a hedge or speculative asset, but as a social signal of financial autonomy and independence in the modern era.

Analyst Says Bitcoin's Break from Treasury Yields Signals Structural Change

Analyst Darkfost's observations on Bitcoin's unusual behavior in the current market cycle. Traditionally, when the US dollar index and Treasury yields rise together, capital tends to move away from risk assets like Bitcoin, leading to price corrections. However, Bitcoin has recently decoupled from this trend—continuing to rise even as Treasury yields hit historic highs. Instead, Bitcoin's price surges when the US dollar weakens.

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Rules Take Effect August 1, Boosting Global Market Growth

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced that the Stablecoin Regulation, effective August 1, allows licensed issuers to peg stablecoins to various fiat currencies. The law aims to attract global issuers, boost liquidity, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role in the global stablecoin market.

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