Bitfinex says “extreme deleveraging” and other indicators as factors that could help Bitcoin hold its ground and potentially move higher. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-rebound-rally-crypto-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

According to Foresight News, a prediction on Polymarket regarding its potential U.S. launch by 2025 has stirred controversy. The rules state that if real-money trading occurs on a regulated designated contract market (DCM) operated by Polymarket by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 31, 2025, the outcome will be considered 'yes.' Otherwise, it will be 'no.' Opponents within the community argue that Polymarket's U.S. platform is limited to invite-only or waitlist access, rather than a general public launch. They claim the condition of being 'public' is unmet, with staff suggesting the platform is not yet launched, and U.S. services remain restricted under the terms of service. Legal interpretations also imply that an invitation-only model should not qualify. Currently, the prediction event is in its final review stage.

On Dec 04, 2025, 05:44 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 93,000 USDT and is now trading at 92,975.789063 USDT, with a narrowed 0.49% decrease in 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, Nomura Securities' Chief Economist for Asia, excluding Japan, Robert Subbaraman, anticipates that the U.S. economy will maintain robust growth, with a projected growth rate of 2.5% in the first half of 2026. This outlook is attributed to ongoing investments in artificial intelligence and fiscal expansion. Subbaraman expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged in December, with a baseline view of rate cuts in March, June, and September of 2026. Consumer inflation is likely to remain around 3%, but could rise if financial conditions and liquidity improve.

According to Odaily, three Japanese government sources have indicated that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in December, a move the government is expected to tolerate. The central bank appears prepared to increase the policy rate from 0.5% to 0.75%, as signaled by Governor Kazuo Ueda in a speech on Monday. This would mark the first rate hike since January of this year. One source stated, "If the Bank of Japan wants to raise rates this month, they should decide for themselves. This is the government's stance." The source added that a rate hike this month is almost certain. Ueda mentioned on Monday that the central bank would weigh the "pros and cons" of a rate increase this month, suggesting a strong possibility of a hike during the December 18-19 meeting. These remarks have led the market to price in an 80% chance of a December rate hike, although some market participants are watching how the dovish government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might respond. The market's focus may shift to the central bank's language regarding the extent to which rates will eventually be raised, a topic on which Ueda remains ambiguous.

Nasdaq’s X account was hacked to promote a fake memecoin, STONKS, which quickly soared in value before crashing to zero, leaving investors with losses.