According to BlockBeats, a recent survey conducted by Reuters between December 2 and 9 reveals that a majority of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% during its December meeting. This move is anticipated to be the first rate hike since January, driven by inflation risks and the weakening yen. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is expected to tolerate this decision, considering the economic factors at play. The survey indicates that 90% of economists, or 63 out of 70 respondents, foresee the central bank increasing short-term rates from 0.50% to 0.75% next week. This marks a significant rise from last month's survey, where only 53% predicted such an increase. Furthermore, slightly over two-thirds of the participants, 37 out of 54, believe that by the end of September next year, interest rates will reach at least 1.00%. This expectation reflects growing concerns over inflation and currency depreciation.

According to PANews, Galaxy, a digital asset management and infrastructure company, has announced plans to establish a new office and business division in Abu Dhabi. This move is part of Galaxy's strategy to enter the Middle Eastern market. In a statement released on Wednesday, Galaxy revealed that it will set up an entity under the registration authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the region's international financial center. Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy, stated that this initiative is part of the company's efforts to expand existing partnerships and business strategies. Prior to its Middle Eastern expansion, Galaxy reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with net income reaching $505 million and equity valued at $3.2 billion.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to adjust the tick sizes for certain spot trading pairs by 2025-12-18 05:00 (UTC). This change aims to enhance market liquidity and improve the trading experience for users. The tick size, which represents the minimum change in the unit price, will be updated for various trading pairs. Notably, this adjustment will not impact existing spot orders, as orders placed before the update will continue to be matched with the original tick size.API users should note that tick size changes will also affect API interactions. Users can access the latest tick size information via the GET /api/v3/exchangeInfo endpoint. Binance advises users to adjust their trading bots accordingly to prevent any unnecessary impact on trading activities. The platform acknowledges potential inconveniences and encourages users to stay informed through the API Changelog for further details and updates.The specific adjustments include changes to trading pairs such as CGPT/USDC, CGPT/USDT, CVC/USDC, CVC/USDT, and many others. For instance, the tick size for CGPT/USDC and CGPT/USDT will change from 0.0001 to 0.00001. Similarly, the tick size for INJ/BNB will be adjusted from 0.00001 to 0.000001. These updates are part of Binance's ongoing efforts to optimize trading conditions on its platform. Users are encouraged to review the detailed list of adjustments to ensure smooth trading operations.Binance emphasizes the importance of these changes in maintaining a robust trading environment and invites users to adapt their strategies accordingly. The platform remains committed to providing a seamless trading experience and continues to refine its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its user base.

According to Odaily, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has expressed concerns over restrictions on stablecoins paying interest to users. Hougan likened such limitations to 'banning cars from going faster than horses,' suggesting that these measures could hinder industry innovation and the inherent value of stablecoins.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has successfully integrated Kava (KAVA) onto the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) network. This integration allows users to deposit and withdraw KAVA tokens on the BSC network, enhancing the accessibility and functionality of Kava within the Binance ecosystem.Deposits and withdrawals for Kava are now open, providing users with the opportunity to manage their digital assets more efficiently. This development is part of Binance's ongoing efforts to expand its offerings and improve user experience by integrating various blockchain networks and tokens. The integration of Kava on the BNB Smart Chain is expected to facilitate smoother transactions and broaden the scope of services available to Binance users.Binance emphasizes the importance of referring to the original English version of the announcement for the most accurate information, as there may be discrepancies between translated versions. The platform continues to focus on delivering reliable and efficient services to its global user base, ensuring that users have access to a wide range of blockchain networks and digital assets. This integration marks another step in Binance's commitment to enhancing its platform and providing users with diverse options for managing their cryptocurrency portfolios.

According to Foresight News, the film THE MUSICAL, developed and funded by the on-chain movie project Sequel, has been selected for the competition section of the Sundance Film Festival. The movie will premiere on January 25 in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category.

According to Odaily, the U.S. government has officially launched the 'Trump Gold Card' visa program, with applications open from December 10. Individuals can obtain U.S. residency by paying $1 million, while businesses are required to pay $2 million. Additionally, applicants must pay a processing and review fee of $15,000. The government also plans to introduce a 'Platinum Card' priced at $5 million, which is currently marked as 'coming soon' on the U.S. government website.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to launch the 'UAE Exclusive Ready. Set. Binance.' promotion, running from 2025-12-09 to 2026-01-10. This initiative is designed for verified regular and VIP 1 - 3 users across the UAE, offering five distinct promotions aimed at onboarding, educating, and engaging users within the Binance ecosystem. Participants have the opportunity to win from a 1,000,000 AED rewards pool through various activities, including registration, first-time trading, Convert, Futures, Earn, and a city-wide social challenge. **Promotion Details** **Promotion A: New User Exclusive** - New users can earn 75 AED in USDT by completing a three-step process: registering a Binance account, completing identity verification, depositing at least 100 AED, and executing a trade on Spot or Convert of at least 150 AED. The first 5,000 users to complete these steps will receive rewards from a 375,000 AED pool. **Promotion B: Quest to Convert** - Users can earn points for Convert trades, with the top 2,000 scorers sharing a 200,000 AED prize pool. Points are awarded based on trade amounts, with rewards distributed within 14 days post-campaign. **Promotion C: Futures Accelerator** - Participants can compete for a share of up to 300,000 AED based on ROI performance. Eligible users must trade a minimum of 100 USDT equivalent on any USDⓈ-M Futures pairs. The prize pool distribution is based on ROI rankings. **Promotion D: Earn & Grow with Binance Simple Earn** - The first 2,500 users who stake at least 50 USDT for three days on Binance Simple Earn products can receive an 8 USDT reward. **Promotion E: Social Challenge – The Binance Hunt** - Users can participate in a city-wide challenge by engaging with Binance billboards and sharing creative content on social media for a chance to win rewards. The best posts will be highlighted weekly, with winners receiving 1,000 USDT each. These promotions are exclusive to UAE-based users who have completed identity verification. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants engaging in dishonest activities and may modify the terms at its discretion.

According to PANews, the Ethereum Foundation announced on the X platform that BPO-1 has been activated, increasing the Blob capacity of each block to 15. This enhancement, which does not require a hard fork, provides additional space for Layer 2 networks on Ethereum. BPO-2, scheduled for release in January, is expected to further expand capacity.

According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a prominent cryptocurrency address known as the 'Whale' has demonstrated remarkable trading success since October, achieving 20 consecutive wins with an average holding period of approximately 88 hours and a win rate of around 85%. Since its initial trade on September 25, the address has accumulated profits of approximately $6.44 million. The trading strategy involves maintaining discipline by using low leverage and low margin ratios to earn stable returns, while consistently managing account funds around $12 million.Additionally, monitoring reveals that the address partially closed a long position in Bitcoin today, which had been held for about 37 days. Initially opened at a high price of approximately $98,700 on November 14, the position was adjusted several times to lower the average price to $86,100, resulting in a profit of $170,000. Currently, the address holds a Bitcoin long position with 3x leverage valued at approximately $370,000, showing a floating profit of $150,000, or 11%.

The Federal Reserve announced overnight that it would begin purchasing short-term Treasury bonds as needed, and the New York Fed simultaneously announced plans to buy $40 billion in short-term Treasury bonds over the next 30 days. Although the RMP is not QE, the market did not care, and US Treasuries, US stocks, gold and crude oil all rose.

Ken realized that cryptocurrency was nothing more than a casino, not a revolution. But the real answer was: pragmatic optimism was the right attitude.

The gradual print begins.

The Federal Reserve ended the year with a 25 basis point rate cut, but why are internal divisions still intensifying? The dot plot and Powell's press conference were more dovish than the market expected; what are the reasons behind this, and how should we interpret them? Where will the market go from here?

In short: The 25bps rate cut was in line with expectations, but the dot plot and press conference information were more dovish than the market expected.

Powell, Federal Reserve, interest rate cuts, tariffs, inflation; Powell's underlying message: a carefully designed "scapegoating" and farewell. Golden Finance: Will there only be one interest rate cut next year?

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The UAE has a very clear macroeconomic strategy: to accelerate its transformation from a past oil-based economy to a future-oriented fintech hub. The crypto industry is a key sector for this leapfrog development, and it is currently in a relatively advantageous position.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 2905, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

SEC, Trump, Trump to hold "final interviews" for Fed Chair Hassett not yet a done deal, Golden Finance, Is Bessett still a potential successor?