On September 26, the People's Bank of China established a "Digital Renminbi Operation Center" in Shanghai, focusing on cross-border payments, Blockchain services, and digital asset platforms, echoing the recent discussions on stablecoin policies in China.
The People's Bank reveals eight major measures, and state media calls for accelerating the development of stablecoins.
On June 18, at the "2025 Lujiazui Forum," the President of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, proposed eight major measures to promote the development of the digital renminbi (e-CNY). Among them, it was clearly mentioned that a digital renminbi operation center should be established, emphasizing the vision of a "multipolar" currency system, allowing multiple currencies to jointly support the global economy.
Subsequently, on June 23, the Chinese state media "Securities Times" published an article urging China to "quickly" develop a stablecoin pegged to the renminbi, paving the way for future cross-border payments and international applications.
( The People's Bank of China promotes the digital renminbi, Governor Pan Gongsheng hinted: traditional payment

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Monetary Authority released the "Fixed Income and Currency Market Development Roadmap," proposing ten measures to develop Hong Kong into a global FIC product center, covering the Primary Market, Secondary Market, and offshore RMB business, emphasizing innovative technology and enhancing Liquidity, with the goal of elevating Hong Kong's international financial status.

Yesterday, Ether fell below $4,000, entering a Bear Market. Gold bull Peter Schiff pointed out that the crypto assets will face an ice age, encouraging a shift towards gold. Bitcoin, priced in gold, also dropped by 20%. At the same time, gold and silver reached new highs, and Schiff emphasized the poor performance of Bitcoin.

US stocks fell for three days, and the crypto market suffered heavy losses, with liquidations reaching up to $1.15 billion within 24 hours. Bitcoin fell below 109K, and Ether dropped to $3815, with the market capitalization decreasing to $3.73 trillion. US labor data showed a decline in unemployment claims, but economic uncertainty is suppressing hiring. Investors are following the upcoming PCE inflation index announcement.

On September 23, U.S. President Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, opening his remarks in an impromptu manner and poking fun at the broken teleprompter: "Who is responsible for operating this machine? There will definitely be trouble today." He emphasized that this situation allowed him to "speak more sincerely from the heart," earning laughter and applause from the audience. He then greeted the leaders, ambassadors, and first ladies present before diving into the main topic: demonstrating how he would "make America great again" and fiercely attacking the "chaos and failures" left by the Biden administration.
The U.S. economy is "hot": Trump showcases economic data
Trump claims that since his re-election (implying his hypothetical second term), the United States has quickly shaken off the "four years of chaos" of the Biden era:
The United States has become the "hottest country in the world"
Inflation has been defeated
Energy and food prices have fallen sharply.
The stock market "set a historical record high 48 times"
The wage increase is the "fastest in 60 years."
He emphasized particularly,

The Crypto Assets market has recently experienced a pullback, with over 90% of major coins' prices falling. Bitcoin has dropped below $110,000, while Ether has decreased to $3,800. Solana and Avalanche have shown mixed performance, with Solana's decline reaching 21.42%, whereas Avalanche has accumulated a gain of nearly 20%. Investor sentiment leans bearish, with funds flowing towards stablecoins and Bitcoin, as the market faces volatility risks.

The Australian government released a regulatory draft for the crypto industry on September 25, requiring crypto asset exchanges to obtain an "Australian Financial Services License" and to be governed under the Financial Services Act. The draft establishes specific laws for wrapped tokens, public chains, etc., with maximum penalties for violations reaching up to 16.5 million AUD, and is open for public consultation until October 24.

Disney has sparked a public outcry due to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, with investors questioning whether it was under political pressure. Kimmel is known for his sharp political satire, particularly targeting Trump, and his comments have sparked controversy leading some networks to suspend broadcasts. Investors are demanding that Disney disclose related documents to investigate whether the board was subject to political interference. This incident highlights the tension between free speech and business interests.

Intel has been actively seeking external funding recently, negotiating investment cooperation with Apple, which has led to a stock price increase of over 6%. Due to technological lag and a decrease in market share, Intel has received a 10% equity investment from the U.S. government and financial support from SoftBank and NVIDIA. Whether it can reorganize its business and technology in the future remains to be seen.

Tom Lee, the chairman of the US-listed company BitMine, recently served as a prominent guest speaker at the Korea Blockchain Week, where he was the closing speaker at the main venue. BitMine became the largest Ether DAT ( digital asset reserve company in just 10 weeks, and Tom Lee also mentioned during the conversation why they chose Ether, whether stablecoin public chains suppress the narrative of "Ethereum's ChatGPT moment," and he forecasted that the target price for Ether by the end of the year would be between $10,000 and $12,000.
The Ethereum super cycle will be driven by fundamentals and AI.
Tom Lee stated that Ethereum is an undervalued chain. When BitMine launched its Ether asset reserves, the price of Ether was 1300, and the historical high was even set five years ago. The two main driving factors for BitMine's "super cycle" are its fundamentals and the future.

Ether faces a battle to defend the 4,000 level, with ETH rapidly dropping after 12 o'clock Taiwan time, breaking through the psychological barrier of 4,000 USD, which is also an important neckline position in recent times. The breakdown of technical support has resulted in the liquidation of up to 144 million USD in ETH positions within just 4 hours, continuously driving the short positions market into price drops.
Ether ETF has seen net outflows for three consecutive days.
Ether spot ETF has seen a net outflow for three consecutive days since 9/22, with a total outflow of 296 million dollars over these three days.
The SEC's new universal listing standards make it easier for more cryptocurrencies to be held by investors through ETFs. Following Grayscale, Hashdex's Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF has also been approved according to the SEC's new universal listing standards. This product will be able to hold crypto assets other than BTC and ETH, including

Mira Network announced the launch of its native Token $MIRA 's complete economic model, which is a token mechanism specifically designed for "verifying AI outputs" to address the fundamental issue of the current lack of trusted and self-verifying capabilities in AI. In today's world where most AI tools still require human checks, $MIRA offers a new path: combining decentralized verification Nodes, a dual-layer security model, and a developer-oriented application market to provide sustainable and verifiable economic support for the future autonomous AI ecosystem.
Token basic information: Deployed on Base, initial circulation 19.12%
Token code: $MIRA
Total supply: 1 billion coins
Blockchain Network: Base (ERC-20)
TGE Initial Circulation: 19.12%
The Mira team intentionally avoids excessive releases, allowing the market time to establish.

In the current context where Web3 is increasingly becoming the core of global innovation, Asia is playing a key role, showcasing unique and diverse characteristics in regulatory strategies, technological development, and the promotion of the creator economy across various markets. Chain News interviewed one of the important promoters of the Asian Web3 ecosystem, Makoto Aok(, the founder of WebX. He plays a critical role in the development of the cryptocurrency industry in Japan and connects regional cooperation dynamics through his international perspective and experience studying in Taiwan. This interview starts from his personal background and connections with Taiwan, delving into his insights on the evolution of WebX's vision, observations of the Asian market, trends in Japanese regulation, and future perspectives on blockchain security and regional cooperation.
The connection between Seiji Aoki and Taiwan
Q: First of all, could you briefly introduce your educational background and career? We are very interested to know you are