ChainCatcher news, a Reuters survey shows that the Brazilian central bank will raise the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on November 6, marking the second step in its short-term tightening actions, in stark contrast to the policy easing in most global markets. The Brazilian central bank's monetary policy committee, Copom, raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points last month, the first increase in two years, and hinted at more adjustments to come in response to a challenging inflation outlook.According to the Reuters survey conducted from October 21 to 25, the median estimate of 34 economists indicates that Copom may raise the Selic rate from 10.75% to 11.25%. Among them, 30 economists expect a 50 basis point increase, while four predict an additional 25 basis points increase.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on recent survey data, U.S. banking professionals slightly favor Trump, but most expect Harris to take office in the White House in January next year.The publisher of American Banker, Arizent, collected survey data from 191 U.S. banking respondents, finding that 59% (about 112 people) believe Harris is the frontrunner. However, when asked which administration, Trump or Harris, would be more beneficial for the banking industry, 58% of respondents indicated that a Trump administration would be more favorable to them.According to American Banker: "Interestingly, 58% of the surveyed bankers believe that the Trump administration is more beneficial for their industry and individual companies, while 35% think Harris is the most beneficial for the banking sector. A similar sentiment was also found in questions regarding which election outcome would bring the best results for regulatory and policy matters as well as for the country as a whole."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a survey found that approximately 26 million American voters make up a "cryptocurrency voting bloc," who will prioritize support for cryptocurrency policies when deciding which candidate to vote for in the upcoming elections.According to a survey released by The Digital Chamber on October 17, among 1,004 respondents, one in seven (or 16%) indicated that cryptocurrency is "extremely" or "very" important in deciding who to vote for, and if a candidate supports cryptocurrency, they are "very" or "somewhat" likely to vote for that candidate. The respondents included both Democrats and Republicans, with at least 25% of Democrats and 21% of Republicans stating that a candidate's stance on cryptocurrency would positively influence their likelihood of voting for that candidate. The survey also found that two-fifths of Black voters consider a candidate's cryptocurrency policy an important criterion in deciding who to vote for, a proportion more than double that of White voters.Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, stated that as experts predict an unusually fierce battle for the White House, the survey results should serve as a "wake-up call for policymakers." Boring said, "Given the expected narrow margin in key elections, this bipartisan cryptocurrency voting bloc could tip the balance. Voters are sending a clear message—they want sensible and balanced regulation that protects consumers without stifling innovation."

ChainCatcher news, a Reuters survey shows that although nearly 90% of economists still expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates by the end of March next year, a slight majority of economists believe that the Bank of Japan will abandon further rate hikes this year. The published survey results highlight the challenges the Bank of Japan faces in advancing policy normalization, as most central banks globally tend to favor rate cuts, and there is uncertainty regarding the new political leadership's preferences for monetary policy.

ChainCatcher news, Bitpanda released a study on the cryptocurrency investment market in Italy, which pointed out that nearly one-tenth (9%) of surveyed users currently invest in cryptocurrencies, with this number rising to 16% and 13% for millennials and Generation Z, respectively.This indicates a significant difference in investment habits between the "younger generation and the older generation" living in Italy, with only 8% of Generation X owning cryptocurrencies and only 4% of the baby boomer generation owning cryptocurrencies. (Crowdfund Insider)

ChainCatcher news, a survey conducted by the fintech company Neo on 100 European Payment Service Providers (PSPs) shows that banks perform poorly in collaborations. Due to restrictions from banking partners, 29% of PSPs are unwilling to cooperate with cryptocurrency exchanges.The survey also found that 95% of PSPs have experienced bank accounts being closed or restricted, with 71% of these cases occurring without a clear reason provided by the banks. To address this issue, most PSPs maintain partnerships with multiple banks, but the process of finding new banking partners is lengthy, averaging 11.5 months.

ChainCatcher news, several of Wall Street's largest banks expect the Federal Reserve to end its balance sheet reduction process in April next year, which is consistent with their expectations for the Fed in July.A survey conducted by the New York Fed before last month's Federal Reserve interest rate meeting among so-called primary market dealers showed that "most dealers indicated that they expect the end of balance sheet reduction to depend on the level of reserves, overnight reverse repo conditions, or the assessment of upward pressure on money market rates relative to the administered rates."Some dealers stated that macroeconomic factors pose risks to the outlook for ending the balance sheet reduction. "The current size of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet is approximately $7 trillion."

ChainCatcher news, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Board stated that since 2020, the ownership of cryptocurrencies among retail investors has significantly increased, and called for more education for investors in this field.According to a report, among the 24 jurisdictions surveyed, 15 jurisdictions reported that the proportion of retail investors owning cryptocurrencies reached 10% or more last year, while 6 jurisdictions reported cryptocurrency ownership of 30% or more.IOSCO wrote, "This is a sharp increase compared to 2020, when half of the responding jurisdictions estimated that only 1% to 5% or less of investors owned cryptocurrencies. The crypto asset space has been continuously evolving since 2020."It added, "Despite market volatility and experiencing a severe downturn during the 'crypto winter' of 2022, retail investors in both developed economies and emerging market jurisdictions continue to invest in the crypto asset market."

ChainCatcher news, among the 28 economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal, 20 predict that the Bank of Korea will lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.25% at its meeting on Friday, while the remaining 8 expect the Bank of Korea to delay the rate cut until November. Economists at Capital Economics wrote in a report: "Given that inflation is below target and economic activity data shows further slowing, we expect the Bank of Korea to initiate an easing cycle at its scheduled monetary policy meeting (October 11)." South Korea's overall inflation rate slowed to 1.6%, a 43-month low, in September.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the polling company Harris Poll has completed a new survey funded by Grayscale.The survey shows that an increasing number of voters indicate that they will seriously consider a candidate's knowledge and stance on cryptocurrency when deciding who to vote for. Among over 1,800 potential voters, 77% stated that presidential candidates should understand innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. 56% said they are more likely to vote for candidates who closely follow cryptocurrency issues.Respondents believe that the Republican Party (Trump's side) has a slight advantage over the Democratic Party in supporting cryptocurrency investors, but this advantage is steadily increasing.Additionally, the poll shows that an increasing number of voters (slowly rising to 21%, or about one-fifth) hold some form of cryptocurrency (usually Bitcoin) as an investment. In three snapshots of voter sentiment, those who purchased cryptocurrency increasingly indicated that they did so on the recommendation of financial advisors— in the latest poll, this figure was 27%, which is 7 percentage points higher than the last poll earlier this year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, Northern Trust shared the results of a recent poll conducted in London with 100 investment professionals, where 34% have already invested in digital assets or plan to do so soon.The Northern Trust survey found that two-thirds believe private assets will benefit the most. The next most promising groups are commodities and real estate (53%), followed by money market funds (36%).Northern Trust's new Chief Operating Officer Pete Cherecwich stated, "These findings highlight the duality of opportunity and challenge as our clients meet their data needs through the convergence of emerging digital assets and advanced technologies."

ChainCatcher news, according to Citibank's "2024 Global Family Office Survey," the number of family offices optimistic about cryptocurrencies has doubled this year from 8% last year to 17%, with direct investment remaining their preferred investment method.The report indicates that family offices' interest in digital assets continues to grow from a low base. Whether large family offices with assets under management exceeding $500 million or small family offices with less than $500 million, the level of interest in digital assets is similar, with direct cryptocurrency investments and cryptocurrency-related investment funds being their top priorities.Compared to small family offices, large family offices show greater interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWA), with 11% of large family offices having exposure to cryptocurrencies, while the figure for small family offices is only 3%. On the other hand, small family offices have a greater demand for derivatives, with 8% holding exposure to these products, compared to 3% for large family offices.The Asia-Pacific region is leading in digital asset adoption, with 37% of family offices investing in or interested in investing in digital assets. One in every 20 family offices in the region reports that digital assets account for more than 10% of their investable assets. Meanwhile, family offices in Latin America show the least interest, with 83% of family offices not prioritizing allocations to digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, despite the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, the complexity of the technology may make it difficult for the average user to understand, thereby hindering more people from entering the field.According to a survey conducted by the Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx in August, 43% of the 2,229 respondents indicated that they had not used the technology because they were unsure how it works. Industry experts generally believe that the sector should focus on simplifying educational resources and user interfaces to attract more average users. In addition to technological complexity, factors such as asset storage security and regulatory uncertainty also pose barriers to widespread adoption.Experts suggest that the crypto industry should strive to make the technology easier to understand and use while maintaining its innovative essence, such as simplifying complex concepts, providing user-friendly interfaces, and offering comprehensive educational resources.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, a Reuters survey shows that out of 107 economists, 86 believe that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in November and December, bringing it to 4.25%-4.50%. By the end of 2025, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower the federal funds rate to 3.25%-3.50%.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Deutsche Bank conducted a survey of 4,850 consumers in Europe, the UK, and the US in March this year. The survey results indicate that cash will not disappear anytime soon. Most respondents stated that they prefer to use debit or credit cards over CBDCs, with 44% of respondents indicating that they would rather use cash than central bank digital currencies.Only 16% of respondents believe that CBDCs will become mainstream, 31% prefer to use cryptocurrencies managed by central banks or governments, while only 21% indicated that they would choose to use private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, a survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) shows that most respondents believe tokenization will reach a substantial level within three years.It is reported that OMFIF surveyed 26 institutions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, including treasuries, banks, and asset management companies. 92% of respondents believe that financial markets will experience a considerable degree of tokenization at some point, although all indicated that this will take at least three more years.The survey shows that 42% of respondents agree that blockchain will become the dominant form of financial market infrastructure. 65% of respondents believe that bonds are the most likely to be tokenized.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a recent survey of nearly 2,500 people in five emerging markets shows that stablecoins are no longer just used for cryptocurrency trading; their application scenarios are expanding.Data indicates that approximately $2.62 trillion will be settled through stablecoins in the first half of 2024, with an annualized scale reaching $5.28 trillion. 57% of users reported an increase in stablecoin usage over the past year, and 72% believe this trend will continue. The survey also found that the most popular non-trading use cases for stablecoins include currency exchange, goods payments, remittances, and paying or receiving salaries.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Consumer Finance Institute (CFI) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on September 6 showing that the cryptocurrency ownership rate has not increased with the market recovery. The survey indicated that from January to October 2022, the cryptocurrency ownership rate fell from 24.6% to 19.1%. Despite the market recovering in the following 18 months, the ownership rate in January 2024 was only 15.4%. During the peak price of Bitcoin in March and the halving in April, there was also no significant increase in ownership.However, researchers noted that this year's price increase seems to have driven an increase in future purchase intentions. During the cryptocurrency winter of 2022, the willingness to purchase dropped from 18.8% to 10.6%, but with the market recovery, by April 2024, 21.8% of respondents indicated they might purchase cryptocurrency.