The central bank lowered its target rate on Wednesday afternoon in what some are describing as a “hawkish cut.” Interest Rates Drop: What’s Next for Bitcoin? Even before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took the stage on Wednesday afternoon, the verdict was already in; a cut was on the way. At least that’s what the CME […]
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Polygon-Based Soccerverse Secures FIFPRO Deal, Unlocks 65,000 Real Players for Blockchain Football
Soccerverse, a Polygon‑based football management game, secured a global FIFPRO license to feature 65,000 players from over 70 unions worldwide. Building a Legitimate, Community-Driven Economy Decentralized football management game Soccerverse has secured a global licensing agreement with FIFPRO, the union representing professional footballers, granting access to the names and likenesses of more than 65,000 players […]
Read MoreSwissborg Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto Debit Card Across 30 Countries
Swissborg announced a partnership with Mastercard to launch a crypto debit card in 2026, enabling users in 30 countries to spend digital assets at over 150 million locations worldwide. Global Rollout and Acceptance Crypto trading platform Swissborg announced on Dec. 10 a landmark partnership with Mastercard to launch a crypto debit card designed to seamlessly […]
Read MoreAmerican Bitcoin Adds to BTC Treasury While Shares Face Prolonged Pressure
American Bitcoin Corp. has expanded its bitcoin reserve to 4,783 BTC, even as its stock continues to slide across several timeframes. ABTC Lifts Holdings to 4,783 BTC American Bitcoin Corp. has expanded its bitcoin reserve to 4,783 BTC as of Dec. 8, according to new disclosures from the company published Wednesday. The increase includes 416 […]
Read MoreFederal Reserve Pulls the Trigger on a Quarter-Point Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec. 10, 2025, matching what CME futures, Polymarket, and Kalshi bettors had been signaling for weeks. The U.S. central bank’s widely anticipated move drops the target range to 3.5%–3.75%, a shift officials tied to evolving risks across the economy and persistent uncertainty […]
Read MoreChina Strikes First: Domestic AI Chips Trump Nvidia in Procurement Power Play
China has reportedly added domestic AI chips to its government procurement list for the first time. This move signals Beijing’s determination to strengthen local semiconductor capacity and reduce reliance on U.S. technology. US Export Controls and Performance Limits China has added homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) chips to its official procurement list for the first time, […]
Read MoreMichael Saylor Says Bitcoin Will Power Digital Credit Revolution in the Middle East
Strategy founder Michael Saylor used his Bitcoin MENA 2025 keynote in Abu Dhabi to lay out a sweeping vision for digital capital, digital credit, and digital money — and he did it in his trademark style. Saylor Tells Bitcoin MENA 2025 Crowd: The UAE Can Lead Global Digital Banking Strategy founder Michael Saylor arrived in […]
Read MoreStrategy Challenges MSCI Digital Asset Exclusion Threatening Bitcoin Treasury Firms
Strategy Inc warns that MSCI’s plan to drop digital-asset-focused companies from major indexes could distort global markets, curb bitcoin-driven innovation, and trigger significant investment fallout. Strategy Argues MSCI Digital-Asset Policy Misrepresents Bitcoin Treasury Models Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), a publicly traded bitcoin-treasury and enterprise-analytics company, submitted a detailed letter to the MSCI Equity Index Committee […]
Read MoreCryptoquant: Large Holders Step Back, Bitcoin Regains Short-Term Strength
Bitcoin’s pullback may be losing steam, according to new analysis from Cryptoquant researchers, who say easing exchange inflows and exhausted sellers are setting the stage for potential volatility ahead. Cryptoquant Analysts Highlight Shrinking Whale Deposits Into Exchanges Bitcoin’s recent rebound is no accident, according to new data from Cryptoquant and its researchers, who point to […]
Read MoreEuropeans Tap Crypto for Groceries, Cafes and Bills, WhiteBIT Report Finds
A new dataset from WhiteBIT Nova offers a revealing look at how Europeans are quietly turning crypto into an everyday spending tool rather than a speculative side hobby. WhiteBIT Study Finds Europeans Prefer Stablecoins for Real-World Transactions Europeans aren’t just stacking crypto—they’re spending it on groceries, café runs, and their endless carousel of subscription services. […]
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