The Afghan central bank has banned cryptocurrencies nationwide, and Taliban authorities have arrested 13 people and shut down over 20 cryptocurrency companies in Herat. （Cointelegraph）

[Hamak: The Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Needs to Remain Tight] According to Jin10 Data, Federal Reserve official Hamak stated that the current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve needs to remain tight. Maintaining high interest rates is a necessary measure to address inflation risks. The decision-making body will evaluate the policy's effectiveness based on the latest economic data and employment indicators, with no consideration of adjusting the pace of tightening in the short term.

[The Trump Administration Negotiates with Venezuela's Interim Government to Explore Oil Equity Options] According to Jin10 Data, the Trump administration is negotiating with Venezuela's interim government to discuss a plan for the United States to obtain equity in Venezuela's oil resources.

[President Trump: Not Concerned About Russia Launching Military Attacks on NATO Member States] According to Jin10 Data, U.S. President Trump stated that he is not concerned about Russia launching military attacks on NATO member states and pointed out that the security defenses in the relevant region are under control.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $456 million from eight counterparties in its fixed rate reverse repurchase operation.