FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | February 14, 2025

Trump Predicts Tariffs in Many Countries Will Remain Steady

President Trump announced that tariffs in numerous countries will stay the same, with no planned exemptions or reductions.

Cautious Optimism in Market Sentiment as Bitcoin Displays Short-Term Strength

Greeks.Live macro researcher Adam shared that market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with Bitcoin expected to hold its strength over the short term.

JPMorgan Analyst Suggests Tether Could Sell Assets to Comply with US Stablecoin Rules

JPMorgan analysts suggest Tether might need to sell non-compliant holdings, such as Bitcoin and precious metals, to meet proposed US stablecoin regulations. The House’s STABLE Act requires 66% compliance, while the Senate’s GENIUS Act sets a higher standard at 83%.

Slowing U.S. Inflation Could Push Fed Rate Cut to Fall

MainSky Asset Management’s Schulte observed that slower US inflation progress may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts until fall or later. January’s unexpectedly high inflation data increased Treasury yields, with Schulte suggesting that only discussions of a potential rate hike from the Federal Reserve might shift this outlook.

One in Four South Koreans Report Owning Cryptocurrencies, Survey Finds

A recent Hashed Open Research survey revealed that 25% of South Koreans own cryptocurrencies. The study surveyed 2,000 residents aged 20–69, with the highest participation rate (54%) among those aged 30–39. Additionally, 3.6% hold crypto assets exceeding 100 million won, and 25% own between $689 and $3,443. Over half (57%) of the investors use their salaries, primarily attracted by crypto’s high short-term returns.

Survey Shows Most Economists Expect Bank of Japan Rate Hike in Second Half of Year

A recent survey by the Japan Center for Economic Research found that the majority of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in the second half of the year. Of the 36 economists surveyed, 30 predict the rate will remain at 0.5% in the first half of 2025, while six project a rise to 0.75%.

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