According to Cointelegraph, a group of Republican lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant defense spending bill on Wednesday, which did not include a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) despite previous assurances. GOP Representative Keith Self voiced his concerns on Wednesday, stating that conservatives were explicitly promised that strong anti-CBDC language would be part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a promise that was ultimately not fulfilled. The House approved the NDAA with a 312-112 vote, advancing the $900 billion annual military funding bill to the Senate, aiming for its passage before the year's end. Representative Self had proposed an amendment on Tuesday to reinstate the CBDC ban, which had been removed from the bill. However, the amendment did not progress and was not voted on in the House. Self expressed frustration, noting that Republicans were assured of the inclusion of anti-CBDC language, but were instead presented with a take-it-or-leave-it bill that broke that promise. Without the inclusion of the language, Self indicated his reluctance to support the bill. The extensive bill, spanning over 3,000 pages, is considered essential legislation and often includes non-defense-related amendments that might otherwise face delays or significant revisions if introduced as standalone bills. In July, House Republican leaders reached an agreement with a faction of party hardliners to incorporate a CBDC ban in the defense spending bill after the group refused to advance three crypto bills without such a guarantee. These bills, including the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act, were stalled in a record-long nine-hour procedural vote, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging the GOP to expedite their passage. GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday for not upholding the promise of a CBDC ban. Greene, a supporter of cryptocurrency, emphasized her opposition to granting the government the power to control individuals' financial autonomy. An earlier version of the bill, shared in August, had included a CBDC ban before undergoing amendments through various markups and committees. The provision's language aimed to prohibit the Federal Reserve from testing, studying, developing, or issuing any digital currency or asset, and from offering financial products or services directly to individuals. In July, the House passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which banned CBDCs, with a narrow vote of 219-210, but it has since stalled in the Senate. Representative Self vowed to continue his efforts in future must-pass bills to ensure a CBDC never materializes, asserting that financial freedom is non-negotiable.

According to Cointelegraph, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced new exemptions to facilitate the distribution of stablecoins and wrapped tokens. Announced on Tuesday, these measures aim to promote innovation and growth within the digital assets and payment sectors. The regulator is providing 'class relief' for intermediaries involved in the secondary distribution of specific stablecoins and wrapped tokens. This development allows companies to operate without the need for separate, costly licenses, enabling them to use 'omnibus accounts' with appropriate record-keeping. The new exemptions build on previous stablecoin relief by eliminating the requirement for intermediaries to hold distinct Australian Financial Services (AFS) licenses when offering services related to stablecoins or wrapped tokens. This move is expected to level the playing field for stablecoin issuers. ASIC highlighted that these omnibus structures are prevalent in the industry, offering efficiencies in speed and transaction costs while aiding entities in managing risk and cybersecurity. Drew Bradford, CEO of Australian stablecoin issuer Macropod, noted that ASIC's announcement provides a clearer, more flexible framework for both new and established players, particularly concerning reserve and asset-management requirements. This change is anticipated to reduce friction and instill confidence in the sector. The previous licensing requirements were burdensome and posed compliance challenges, especially for an industry awaiting broader digital asset reforms. Bradford emphasized that this clarity is crucial for scaling real-world use cases, including payments, treasury management, cross-border flows, and on-chain settlement. He added that the move signals Australia's intent to remain globally competitive while maintaining necessary regulatory safeguards. Angela Ang, head of policy and strategic partnerships at TRM Labs, also welcomed the development, expressing optimism about the future of digital assets regulation in Australia and its potential to drive growth and innovation. Globally, the stablecoin market has experienced significant growth, with a total market capitalization exceeding $300 billion, as reported by RWA.xyz. This represents a 48% increase since the start of the year, with Tether maintaining its position as the dominant issuer, holding a 63% market share. The surge in stablecoin markets continues into 2025, with Tether's dominance remaining unchallenged.

美国众议院周三通过了一项国防开支法案，但该法案却遗漏了对央行数字货币的禁令，尽管此前曾承诺会将其纳入其中。对此，一群共和党人表示强烈不满。“保守派人士曾被明确承诺，《国防授权法案》（NDAA）中将包含强有力的反央行数字货币（CBDC）条款。但这一条承诺被违背了”。众议员塞尔夫周二提交了一项修正案，要求加入一项此前已从法案中删除的央行数字货币禁令，但该修正案未能获得通过，也没有在众议院进行投票表决。塞尔夫表示，一群共和党人“曾被告知，法案中会包含反对 CBDC 的条款。然而，我们却被迫接受一项要么接受要么放弃的法案，而这项法案违背了之前的承诺。如果没有这些条款，我倾向于放弃这项法案。”（Cointelegraph）

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has signaled that some of the largest U. S. banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup among them, could face penalties for previously restricting or closing accounts tied to politically sensitive industries, including cryptocurrency businesses source: https://www.ethnews.com/us-regulator-warns-major-banks-may-face-penalties-for-debanking-crypto-firms/

According to BlockBeats, Citic Securities anticipates that the Federal Reserve will pause its interest rate cuts in January. There are two remaining meetings chaired by Jerome Powell, with a total of 25 basis points expected to be cut.

According to PANews, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to prioritize the regulation of stablecoins linked to fiat currencies such as the US dollar or British pound. This initiative is part of broader efforts by the UK to stimulate economic growth, which also include the digitization of financial services, enhancing international trade competitiveness, and expanding lending services to small businesses. In a statement to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi outlined the agency's intention to finalize digital asset regulations by 2026 and advance the issuance of a UK pound-backed stablecoin. Rathi emphasized the FCA's commitment to taking greater risks to support economic growth while maintaining consumer protection and market integrity. Rathi also highlighted the agency's focus on advancing artificial intelligence applications and prioritizing the migration of traditional assets to blockchain technology. He noted that the FCA aims to enable the UK's leading asset management industry to tokenize its funds, thereby increasing efficiency and competitiveness.

Australia’s securities regulator has removed licensing requirements for stablecoin intermediaries and approved omnibus accounts, reducing compliance costs. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/australian-regulator-eases-rules-stablecoins-wrapped-tokens?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Conservatives in the Republican Party are frustrated that a promised CBDC ban didn't make it into a must-pass defense bill that’s now on its way to the Senate. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/gop-conservatives-angered-defense-bill-no-cbdc-ban?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

1. Bitwise CIO：禁止稳定币支付利息的想法“如同让汽车比马还慢”；2. Greeks.live：年底流动性偏弱，期权市场主流预期为缓慢下跌；3. ETF Store 总裁：美国仍在争论稳定币能否付息，Tether 今年将获 150 亿美元利润；4. 特朗普金卡正式发售，个人需支付 100 万美元，“铂金卡计划”即将推出；5. Ondo Finance：平台股票代币流动性来源于纳斯达克和纽交所，而非 AMM 池，大规模交易接近 0 滑点；6. Framework 联创：Paradigm、a16z 等 VC 均已清仓 SKY，只有我们还在重仓；7. 香港证监会与证券总会交换虚拟资产及新金融产品监管意见，商讨明确做市商角色；8. 比特币现货 ETF 昨日总净流入 2.24 亿美元，贝莱德 IBIT 净流入 1.93 亿美元居首；9. 以太坊现货 ETF 昨日总净流入 5758.47 万美元，持续 3 日净流入。

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