Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate target range to 4.00%-4.25% on September 17, marking its first rate cut of the year, but concerns over liquidity in the market remain high [2] - The trading volume of September federal funds futures contracts approached 500,000, setting a record since the product was listed in 1988, indicating deep market worries about the deteriorating short-term financing environment at quarter-end [2] - Factors such as the Fed's ongoing balance sheet reduction and a 32% increase in U.S. Treasury issuance since July have exacerbated funding gap risks, leading to a surge in demand for liquidity management across asset classes [2] Group 2 - Hong Kong's crypto market is emerging as a core area for the development of Real World Assets (RWA), characterized by a complete ecosystem involving liquidity providers, technology supporters, and service providers [3] - Collaborations such as HashKey Exchange with GF Token and OSL Exchange with Huaxia Fund are expanding the audience for RWA from institutions to retail investors, showcasing the market's growth potential [3] - The integration of digital asset wallets as a key entry point for users enhances asset flow efficiency and security, contributing to the compliance process in Hong Kong's crypto market [3] Group 3 - Hong Kong's innovative regulatory measures in the crypto space are providing a replicable model globally, with the introduction of the first comprehensive regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins and differentiated capital requirements for various crypto assets [5] - The balance between innovation and risk control in Hong Kong's regulatory approach resonates with the Federal Reserve's policy logic of stabilizing growth while managing risks [5] Group 4 - The Fed's rate cut has lowered dollar financing costs, leading to a 15% quarter-on-quarter increase in RWA project financing in Hong Kong's crypto market [6] - XBIT Wallet has optimized its services during this period, integrating compliance project information and real-time valuation data in its RWA asset section, enhancing user opportunities [6] - The user asset custody scale of XBIT Wallet increased by 21% quarter-on-quarter, with RWA-related asset holdings rising to 35%, reflecting a significant uptick in investor demand for compliant crypto assets [6]