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▌MetaMask Launches Bitcoin Support, Continuing to Expand Multi-Chain Business
According to an announcement released on Monday, MetaMask has added native support for Bitcoin, including on-chain Bitcoin network transfers and the ability to exchange EVM native assets and SOL for BTC. This move comes as Consensys subsidiary MetaMask launches a series of new features, including a Polymarket portal, the launch of the mUSD stablecoin, and in-app perpetual contracts powered by Hyperliquid.
▌CME Group to Launch Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL Futures
Derivatives Market: CME Group has launched spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures.
▌Trump: Closer to a "Peace Agreement" Than Ever Before
On December 15th local time, US President Trump stated that he had "very good conversations" with European leaders that day, many of which concerned the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They discussed it at length, and things "seem to be progressing well." Trump believes that a "peace agreement" to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine is closer than ever before. Trump also stated that he has had multiple conversations with Russian President Putin and has received strong support from European leaders, all of whom want to end the conflict. Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia must reach an agreement, and he believes that progress is going well and the talks are effective.
Blockchain Applications
▌JPMorgan Chase Launches First Tokenized Money Market Fund
According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan Chase has officially launched its first tokenized money market fund, "My OnChain Net Yield Fund" (MONY). This private fund will run on the Ethereum blockchain and is open to accredited investors. JPMorgan Chase will inject $100 million of its own capital as seed funding.
▌Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized Stocks and ETFs Platform on Solana Chain in Early 2026
Ondo Finance announced on the X platform that its tokenized stocks and ETFs platform will launch on the Solana chain in early 2026.
Ondo Finance announced on the X platform that its tokenized stocks and ETFs platform will launch on the Solana chain in early 2026.
▌C1 Fund Announces Purchase of Consensys Stake
C1 Fund announced the purchase of a stake in Consensys, an Ethereum ecosystem infrastructure provider and the parent company of the self-hosted crypto wallet MetaMask. However, the specific purchase amount and stake percentage have not yet been disclosed. It is understood that C1 Fund previously announced a $60 million IPO to increase its investment in digital asset technology and has also purchased stakes in Ripple and Chainalysis.
▌Bittensor Completes First Halving, Daily TAO Production Drops from 7200 to 3600
According to the official announcement, Bittensor has completed its first-ever halving event, reducing daily token production from 7200 TAO to 3600 TAO.
▌Coinbase to List Beam (BEAM)
Coinbase will list Beam (BEAM) spot trading. The BEAM-USD trading pair will open if liquidity conditions are met and trading is supported in the region.
Important Economic Developments
▌Prediction Markets Show Kevin Warsh's Probability of Being Elected Fed Chair Surpasses Kevin Hassett
Prediction market data from Kalshi shows that Kevin Warsh's probability of being elected Fed Chair has surpassed that of Kevin Hassett, with Warsh currently reported at 49% and Hassett at 48%. Another candidate, Christopher Waller, has a 4% approval rating. Previously, Hassett's Fed candidacy faced obstacles due to his relationship with Trump, raising concerns about the Fed's independence.
Amid these concerns, Warsh's approval rating rose, and the market reacted swiftly. According to CME's "FedWatch": the probability of the Fed cutting rates by 25 basis points in January is 24.4%, and the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 75.6%. By March, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut is 43.5%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 47.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut is 9.1%. Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, with trading volumes reaching billions of dollars. But observers are concerned about the ethical issues and potential credit risks posed by large prediction betting platforms. In recent weeks, concerns about false reporting and insider trading have intensified, with some analysts arguing that this is further exacerbating credit risk. Prediction markets open up a wide range of possibilities for betting events, from specific aspects of sports matches to the outcome of wars. In some cases, this has led to insider manipulation of the market for specific purposes. Allegations of market manipulation are not limited to insider trading. A report released in November by researchers at Columbia Business School showed that fraudulent trading—that is, "buying and selling securities to artificially inflate trading volume without holding actual net positions"—had rebounded to nearly 20% of total trading volume by October 2025, and averaged 25% of all trading volume on Polymarket. This year, prediction platforms have received several significant regulatory approvals. Others argue that this could pose a risk to the financial and credit system. These risks could put pressure on credit quality, and the online gambling market "presents a new kind of risk to lenders that they have never encountered before, and underwriting models may need to be adjusted." In addition to the lack of proper gambling licenses, these platforms also pose "serious risks" to consumers, who may not realize that betting on these illegal platforms does not guarantee the security of their funds or information.
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