Markets price in a rate cut by the Fed next week after Kevin Hassett's statement
The statement of former White House advisor Kevin Hassett became the main trigger for updating market expectations. In an interview with Fox News, he stated that the Federal Reserve is 'likely' to lower the rate at the upcoming meeting. These words sounded particularly loud, given his status as one of the key economists and favorites for the role of the future head of the Fed.
The Italian regulator CONSOB has set a clear timeline for the country's transition to the norms of the European regulation MiCA. All crypto platforms operating in Italy are required to apply for a CASP license by December 30 or cease operations entirely. The regulator's decision changes the rules of the game for both companies and hundreds of thousands of users working with crypto services in the country. Italy's strict approach shows how EU states use the transitional mechanisms of MiCA differently.
Ethereum was on the brink of failure after a sharp drop in validator activity
The Ethereum network went through one of the most tense episodes in recent times. Immediately after the recent update, the activity of validators sharply declined, and the network was on the verge of losing finalization — a state where blocks cease to be considered final. It happened almost suddenly. Within a few minutes, the voting level dropped by about a quarter, and Ethereum was actually nearing a critical point beyond which the normal functioning of the chain would be impossible.
From factory conveyor to agent AI: four eras of labor evolution
Artificial intelligence is radically changing the principles of labor, creating a new era that experts have already dubbed the fourth era. Unlike previous technological revolutions, this transformation affects not just tools, but the very essence of work processes and interactions between people and machines.
The price of Avalanche rises above $14 against the backdrop of increased on-chain activity
The price of Avalanche (AVAX) has recovered above $14. The altcoin is showing growth against the backdrop of strong on-chain metrics. The latest report on key achievements of Avalanche for November 2025 indicates further expansion of the ecosystem. Among notable indicators, the number of transactions and the value of real-world assets in on-chain format are increasing.
Scaramucci named Solana a key candidate for BlackRock's tokenization strategy
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci stated that Solana could become one of the main blockchains that large financial companies like BlackRock will use for asset tokenization. According to him, the industry has reached a stage of maturity where future leaders are being formed, and Solana is in a strong position for mass institutional adoption.
U.S. unemployment benefit claims hit a three-year low
The number of unemployment benefit claims in the U.S. has significantly decreased, falling to levels not seen since 2022. Employers continue to retain employees, even despite layoffs in some companies and a slowdown in hiring across the country. According to the Department of Labor, initial claims for the week ending November 29 fell by 27,000 to 191,000. The holiday period traditionally distorts statistics, but the scale of the decline stands out even when accounting for seasonal factors.
The American college that invented artificial intelligence is implementing Claude
Dartmouth College, where the concept of artificial intelligence was first introduced in the 1950s, is preparing to integrate Claude from Anthropic for all students, faculty, and staff. The plan will begin in the fall of 2025 and will cover more than seven thousand people. Dartmouth leaders present this solution not as a simple implementation of technology but as a commitment to fostering a new level of AI proficiency in the humanities education community.
Bank of America advisors are allowed to include up to 4% in Bitcoin ETFs
The second largest bank in the US officially opens up to digital assets. Clients are given the green light for Bitcoin ETFs, and along with this, new recommendations for capital management are introduced. According to Yahoo Finance, Bank of America has approved a rule allowing clients to allocate 1%-4% of their portfolio to digital assets.
Who will lose in the race for artificial intelligence
Amazon will spend $125 billion on artificial intelligence without having the money for it. Sounds like a perfect bankruptcy plan? Quite possibly. A report from New Constructs shows: while tech giants are engaged in a real arms race in the field of AI, it becomes clear that not everyone will be able to reach the finish line.
Trust Wallet enters the prediction market with a new tool
Now 200 million Trust Wallet users can bet on real events directly from the wallet, without switching to third-party platforms. The feature became available on December 2 on the Myriad platform in the BNB Chain network. Integration with Polymarket and Kalshi is expected soon. This step brings Trust Wallet into the rapidly growing prediction market, where major players are already participating. Kalshi recently raised $1 billion at a valuation of $11 billion, while Polymarket maintains leadership with $248 million in locked funds.
The Market is at its Limit. Daily liquidations have almost tripled, leverage is overheated
The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase where leverage is growing faster than liquidity, and daily liquidations are becoming one of the main drivers of volatility. New data from Glassnode and Fasanara show that the structure of the cycle has changed much more significantly than it appears from regular price charts.
Synthetic USDe from Ethena sharply loses ground against the backdrop of rising dollar-backed stablecoins
In November, the stablecoin market showed interesting dynamics: while classic assets backed by the dollar gradually increased in volume, the synthetic USDe from Ethena significantly declined. Over the month, its capitalization decreased by $2.2 billion — from $9.3 billion to $7.1 billion. This is a decline of 24%.
Coinbase has opened Sui trading for New York, the token soars
The Sui token has soared by 21% in a day and is currently trading at $1.61. The spike seems sudden, but upon closer inspection, it was quite predictable: the momentum for growth had been building for some time. The main catalyst turned out to be almost unnoticed. Coinbase Markets confirmed that residents of New York State can now officially trade SUI. This means that one of the most regulated regions in the USA has opened access to the token through Coinbase.com and the platform's mobile applications. This step is important not only from a legal standpoint but also from a branding perspective: Sui is getting closer to the mainstream.
FDIC prepares to unveil rules for stablecoins: a new era of regulation begins in the U.S.
U.S. financial regulators are nearing the largest update to rules for digital assets in years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will present the first set of requirements stemming from the GENIUS Act in the coming weeks — a foundational act that creates a unified national regulatory system for stablecoins for the first time.
14 forecasts about the future of artificial intelligence, robots, and blockchain in 2026
Technology giants and analysts presented forecasts for the development of artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain for the year 2026. Experts agree that the next year will be a turning point in the convergence of technologies, when AI agents will begin to interact en masse with blockchain systems, and specialized robots will take leading positions in the consumer market.
Binance co-founder Yi He became the chair of the exchange
The Binance exchange назначила co-founder Yi He as co-chair, strengthening its leadership team. On Wednesday at Binance Blockchain Week, CEO Richard Teng announced the appointment of co-founder Yi He as co-chair. Teng noted that He "has been an integral part of the executive team since the launch of Binance," calling the appointment a "natural evolution."
Can Google dethrone Nvidia in the artificial intelligence market?
Nvidia faces increasing competition from Google’s specialized processors, however, experts believe that the main threat to the company’s dominance lies in another dimension. Some analysts compare the negotiations between Google and extremist Meta over TPU to the situation in the pharmaceutical industry, where the emergence of generics radically changes the market. However, such an analogy does not reflect reality.
Cantor Fitzgerald revealed its stake in investments through Solana-ETF
On December 2, the financial company Cantor Fitzgerald revealed investments of $1.28 million in Volatility Shares Solana ETF. This is the firm's first recorded position in a regulated product based on Solana. This deal has heightened institutional interest in ETFs tied to Solana, amid the emergence of new products in the US market.
What to Expect from the Crypto Market in December 2025: Key Factors That May Influence
Historically, December is one of the most eventful months for financial markets. Flows into ETFs, repositioning towards the end of the year — all of this often sets the tone for the next quarter. In crypto, December usually brings volatility, a reduction of leverage, and a return of institutional money.