1. Lacking government data, former Fed Vice Chairman supports hawkish rate cuts; 2. Bitwise CIO: Predicts crypto market will grow 10-20 times in the next decade; 3. Polymarket CEO: Currently operating at a loss, expanding market share is the top priority; 4. Spot gold rises $12 in the short term, reaching $4200/ounce; 5. Fed decision preview: More important than rate cuts is the signal of balance sheet expansion; 6. A whale has cumulatively bought 98.856 million RLS from Coinbase, worth $1.51 million; 7. CoinGecko: Publicly listed companies hold more than 5% of the total Bitcoin supply, with Strategy accounting for 3%; 8. Solana continues to lead all L1 and L2 chains in DApp revenue and DEX trading volume; 9. A whale went long on HYPE with 5x leverage, incurring a floating loss of $15.3 million; 10. The "whale that shorted after the 1011 flash crash" has broken through the ETH long position limit. 70,000 pieces.

According to Odaily, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in the United States increased to 99.0 in November, up by 0.8 points from October. This rise was driven by improved sales expectations, with six out of ten sub-indices showing growth. However, the uncertainty index climbed by 3 points to 91, partially offsetting the optimism. Concerns persist in the labor market, with the overall situation remaining challenging. Approximately 33% of business owners reported job vacancies in November, up from 32% in October, marking the first increase since June and significantly higher than the historical average of 24%. There are positive signs in employment expectations, as about 19% of business owners plan to hire more employees in the next three months, a 4 percentage point increase from October and the highest level this year. Inflation remains a significant concern in the November data, with the proportion of business owners raising average selling prices increasing from 21% in October to 34%, the highest since March 2023.

According to Foresight News, Wintermute has indicated that recent price movements suggest a pause rather than a shift in market trends. Current market activity is concentrated in the most liquid segments, with narrowing basis and subdued funding rates highlighting limited investor interest in directional leverage until policy clarity is achieved. This week's Federal Reserve decision and next week's Bank of Japan decision will be pivotal in determining year-end interest rate differentials and cross-asset volatility.In the absence of decisive macroeconomic surprises, cryptocurrencies may continue to fluctuate within a range, driven more by liquidity and positioning than fundamentals. The rise of neutral delta strategies and carry trades, particularly outside mainstream currencies, suggests that the market is prioritizing capital efficiency while awaiting clearer signals, reinforcing consolidation as the prevailing trend.

ETH inflows into Binance spiked suddenly in December, rising to the highest level since the spring of 2023. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/eth-highest-inflow-to-binance-since-2023/

While the United States is still debating "who is in charge of what," and Europe's MiCA is still in its adjustment period, Abu Dhabi has quietly completed the puzzle of its infrastructure.

Instead of sliding alongside other assets, ZEC surprised traders with a double-digit jump. source: https://coindoo.com/zcash-defies-market-weakness-as-network-upgrade-attracts-big-buyers/

The U.S. NFIB Small Business Confidence Index rose to 99.0 in November, up 0.8 points from October, with six of its ten sub-indices increasing, primarily driven by improved sales expectations. However, the uncertainty index rose 3 points to 91, partially offsetting the optimism. Labor market conditions remain a concern, and the overall situation remains challenging. In November, approximately 33% of business owners reported job openings (up from 32% in October), the first increase since June and well above the historical average of 24%. Positive signs emerged regarding employment expectations, with about 19% of business owners planning to hire new employees in the next three months, up 4 percentage points from October and the highest level this year. Inflation remains a major concern in the November data, with the proportion of business owners raising average selling prices increasing from 21% in October to 34%, the highest level since March 2023. (Jinshi)

According to official news, OKX will officially launch the NIGHTUSDT perpetual contract on its web, app and API at 19:30 (UTC+8) on December 9, 2025, with a maximum leverage of 20x.

تراجع سعر البيتكوين إلى قرابة 90 ألف دولار خلال الساعات الماضية بعدما فقد السوق الزخم الذي بدأ به الأسبوع، فيما شهدت عدة عملات بديلة انخفاضات أكثر حدة، أبرزها العملة الرقمية (HYPE) التي هبط سعرها بنسبة 9% يوميا. وقد انخفضت القيمة السوقية للبيتكوين إلى نحو 1. source: https://arab-btc.net/btc-retreats-to-90k/

According to Dlnews, analysts believe the market has already priced in the rate cut, and Bitcoin may continue to fluctuate around $90,000 in the short term. Experts are more focused on the market outlook for 2026, especially after Trump's potential nomination of Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve Chairman, which is expected to drive more aggressive rate cuts and potentially benefit risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.

According to official news, Gate Launchpool has launched the NIGHT staking mining project, with the GUSD mining pool boasting an annualized yield of 122.21%. Additionally, Gate Launchpool's WET project's GUSD mining pool is also open, currently offering an annualized yield of 148.61%. GUSD is a high-quality asset launched by Gate, backed by RWA government bonds and stablecoins. Users who mint and hold it enjoy a stable annualized yield of 4.4%, and those participating in Launchpool GUSD staking enjoy double interest income. Furthermore, the seventh round of the trading airdrop event has also begun. By participating in designated trades and meeting the event rules, users have the opportunity to share in a total prize pool of 10,000 GUSD. A single person can win up to 320 GUSD. At the same time, a limited-time reward for new Gate GUSD minting users is available, with new users earning on-chain coins currently enjoying an annualized minting yield of up to 100%. During the event, GUSD participating in other financial products (such as Launchpool and Launchpad) besides YuBiBao will receive additional benefits from GUSD minting and event rewards, in addition to the product's own returns, achieving multiple benefits.

Something extremely terrible is happening to the US economy, and almost no one is talking about it publicly.

About 40% of Canadian crypto users are failing to report taxes or are at high risk of non-compliance, making enforcement difficult. The CRA has recovered millions through audits but faces challenges due to anonymous transactions, while new laws and reporting rules are planned for 2026 to improve oversight.

From DeFi to RWA, and now to the SEC's conclusion of its investigation, Ondo has seized every market opportunity, which may be the secret to its continued popularity.

When the "Fear & Greed Index" remains in an unsettlingly low range for an extended period, the market is often shrouded in fear and uncertainty.

A Binance employee was suspended for using insider information to promote a new token on the exchange’s official social media account. The token gained rapid attention and value, and Binance rewarded whistleblowers while promising stronger controls to prevent similar misconduct.

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Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson shared insights on topics such as Bitcoin and early mining, crypto custody, stablecoins, innovative investment models, and "building your own vs. acquiring."

ChatGPT users saw prompts in their chats that looked like ads, causing confusion and concern. OpenAI said these were just experimental app suggestions, not paid advertisements, and has now removed the feature.

This Thursday (Beijing time), the Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of the year.