Federal Reserve Policy Meeting – Potential Rate Cut on the Horizon
The U.S. Federal Reserve will convene its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on 16–17 September, with markets closely monitoring the potential for an interest rate cut. Historical trends suggest that digital assets often react strongly to changes in U.S. monetary policy, as lower rates can improve liquidity conditions and increase investor appetite for risk assets. Market participants are advised to monitor developments closely, as any shift in policy could influence short-term volatility across major cryptocurrencies.
Malaysia Confirms Taxation of Crypto Mining
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Malaysia has confirmed that income derived from cryptocurrency mining activities will be treated as taxable business income. This clarification places mining earnings under the same framework as other forms of taxable business revenue, underscoring the government’s intent to establish a clear regulatory and fiscal environment for digital assets.
For further details on how crypto taxation is structured in Malaysia, including implications for individual and corporate participants, you can explore our in-depth coverage below.
WLFI Token Launch Faces Governance Intervention
The launch of the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token on 1 September 2025 has been overshadowed by controversy, as billionaire Justin Sun’s wallet got frozen. The freeze was caused by allegations of of unusual selling pressure and market manipulation. Sun has denied any wrongdoing, stating he acquired his tokens legitimately as an early investor and arguing that the freeze contradicts blockchain principles of fairness and ownership. WLFI governance has not provided a timeline for whether the frozen holdings will be released, leaving the situation unresolved.