The European Central Bank has declared its technical work on a digital euro complete, shifting the project’s fate to the political arena of the European Union. With systems built and safeguards defined, the ECB now awaits legislative authorization from the European Council and Parliament for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to fortify monetary sovereignty against the rising tide of private stablecoins and shifting U.S. crypto policy.
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Crypto Predictors Doubt Santa Rally, Trump Pardon Odds
Prediction markets on Myriad reveal a starkly bearish sentiment among traders heading into the 2025 holiday season, with overwhelming odds stacked against a year-end crypto rally and a presidential pardon for a key developer. The data from these markets, a product of Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, provides a quantified snapshot of collective skepticism on financial and political fronts, contrasting with more optimistic bets in the realm of entertainment.
about Crypto Predictors Doubt Santa Rally, Trump Pardon OddsTrump Blocks Venezuela Oil Tankers, Escalating Sanctions Pressure
The Trump administration has ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, significantly escalating economic pressure on Caracas. Venezuela has denounced the move as a violation of international law and plans to raise the issue at the United Nations. This action directly targets the nation’s primary economic lifeline, coinciding with an increased US military presence in the region and marking a critical juncture in the geopolitical standoff.
about Trump Blocks Venezuela Oil Tankers, Escalating Sanctions PressureTrump Interviews Pro-Crypto Fed Candidate Waller for Chair Role
President Donald Trump is interviewing Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller this week as a potential successor to Chair Jerome Powell, whose term concludes in May 2026. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Waller—a Trump appointee to the Fed board in 2020 and a consistent advocate for interest rate cuts—is viewed as a favorable candidate by the crypto industry for his role in advancing access to Fed master accounts for crypto-native firms. However, prediction markets currently rank him as an underdog in the selection process.
about Trump Interviews Pro-Crypto Fed Candidate Waller for Chair RoleSEC Ends Aave Investigation, Signaling Crypto Regulatory Shift
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its four-year investigation into the decentralized finance protocol Aave, a decision hailed by its founder as a victory for DeFi innovation. This pivotal closure coincides with a documented broader shift in regulatory posture, with the SEC reportedly easing enforcement actions in over 60% of ongoing cryptocurrency cases since the current administration took office, signaling what new leadership calls a “new day” for the industry.
about SEC Ends Aave Investigation, Signaling Crypto Regulatory ShiftTrump’s SEC, CFTC Nominee Shift Could Unblock Crypto Bill
President Donald Trump’s unexpected openness to nominating Democrats to key financial regulators has injected new life into the stalled crypto market structure bill in the Senate. This potential move addresses a core demand from Senate Democrats but is shadowed by an impending Supreme Court decision that could grant the president unilateral power to fire agency commissioners, fundamentally reshaping regulatory independence. The legislation’s fate now hangs in a delicate balance between political negotiation and judicial fate.
about Trump's SEC, CFTC Nominee Shift Could Unblock Crypto BillRipple CEO Slams NYT Over ‘Crypto Hit Piece’ on SEC Enforcement
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has launched a scathing public critique of The New York Times, accusing the publication of publishing a biased and misleading report on cryptocurrency regulatory enforcement. His response targets a December 14 investigation suggesting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has eased its crackdown on crypto firms since Donald Trump’s return to office, which Garlinghouse labeled a ‘crypto hit piece’ that deliberately omits crucial legal context undermining the SEC’s previous approach.
about Ripple CEO Slams NYT Over 'Crypto Hit Piece' on SEC EnforcementTrump’s $18 Trillion Tariff Claim vs. Blockchain-Verified Data
Former President Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States collected roughly $18 trillion from tariffs stands in stark contrast to official Treasury Department data, which records customs duties at a fraction of that amount. This vast discrepancy underscores a fundamental conflict between expansive political claims and precise financial accounting—a tension that new federal initiatives in blockchain and digital asset transparency are poised to intensify by making government data more verifiable and harder to dispute.
about Trump's $18 Trillion Tariff Claim vs. Blockchain-Verified DataBitcoin Holds $90K After Fed Rate Cut Volatility, Altcoins Slide
Bitcoin successfully defended the crucial $90,000 support level over the weekend, concluding a week of intense volatility primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. While the primary cryptocurrency stabilized, the broader market faced headwinds, with Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano declining and the total crypto market capitalization shedding approximately $40 billion in a single day. The price action underscores the market’s continued sensitivity to macroeconomic policy signals from the U.S. central bank.
about Bitcoin Holds $90K After Fed Rate Cut Volatility, Altcoins SlideBitcoin Holds at $90K Despite Trump’s Rate Cuts & Military Strikes
Bitcoin demonstrated surprising resilience on Friday, holding steady around $90,000 despite two major announcements from President Trump. The cryptocurrency remained stable even as Trump hinted at dramatic interest rate cuts and announced new military strikes against drug operations in Latin America, events that typically trigger opposite and volatile market reactions.
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