The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.25%-3.5% before the end of June

SEC Major Reform: Proposal to Allow Listed Companies to File Financial Reports Semi-Annually, Europe and UK Already Leading the Way

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to allow listed companies to disclose financial reports semi-annually, no longer mandating quarterly reports. This reform aims to reduce compliance costs for listed companies but may raise investor concerns about information asymmetry. While there are precedents in Europe and the UK, opposition voices worry it could impact decision-making foundations. This reform may encourage more crypto enterprises to go public and optimize the regulatory environment.

SEC Unveils Dual Regulatory Reform, OTC Quote Restrictions and Quarterly Reports Risk Disappearing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed two regulatory measures: First, revising Rule 15c2-11 to apply only to equities, explicitly excluding other asset classes, which would have a positive impact on the cryptocurrency market; Second, considering the elimination of mandatory quarterly financial reports in favor of semi-annual reporting, which could reduce corporate costs but raises concerns about transparency and market volatility. Both proposals are currently under review.

The Federal Reserve is likely to remain silent this week, with short-term rate cut forecasts in focus.

Gate News reported that on March 17, "Fed whisperer" Nick Timiraos stated that the Federal Reserve may be more inclined to remain silent this week, but market expectations are forcing the Fed to outline its policy path. Two former Fed chairs told him they hope to avoid making predictions about rate cuts in the near term. Whether current Fed officials will adopt the same approach has become the core focus of this meeting. Hawks and doves may stick to their respective policy positions by pointing to the same economic shock.

Bitcoin Surges to $75,500, Ethereum Approaches $2,400, Morgan Stanley: Soaring Oil Prices Don't Shake June and September Rate Cut Forecasts

Bitcoin has recently surged to $75,500, while Ethereum has broken through $2,380, with futures market liquidations reaching $570 million. Morgan Stanley economists predict the Federal Reserve will still cut rates in June and September despite rising oil prices. While market expectations for rate cuts have diminished, they still remain, and investors need to be vigilant about volatility risks in the crypto market.

Why Did Bitcoin Rise Today? BlackRock Invests $600 Million, Risk-Aversion Sentiment Shifts Due to US-Iran Tensions

Bitcoin surpassed $75,000 due to multiple factors including BlackRock's IBIT attracting $600 million in inflows, gains exceeding 11% since the U.S.-Iran conflict, and technical short squeeze dynamics. Gold ETF outflows indicate institutions are rotating funds toward Bitcoin. The key focus remains on interest rate policy signals from the March FOMC meeting.

Morgan Stanley maintains its forecast for Fed rate cuts in June and September, with market expectations now pushed back to December

Morgan Stanley maintains its view that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in June and September, despite surging oil prices reducing market expectations for rate cuts. The chief economist believes there is still a possibility of rate cuts, though facing risks of delays. The market currently expects a smaller scale of rate cuts.