ETH, ADA, XRP Lead Gains as Bitcoin Edges Higher on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/08/eth-ada-xrp-lead-gains-as-bitcoin-edges-higher-on-fed-rate-cut-expectations

Crypto Pivots in Play: Bitcoin, Ether at Critical Junctures, XRP Probes $2 Support

ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/08/here-s-how-bitcoin-xrp-ether-and-solana-may-trade-today

Dogecoin Activity Hits 3-Month High but DOGE Price Action Remains Range-Bound

DOGE network engagement surged to 71,589 active addresses — its highest reading since September — signaling improving chain activity despite muted price performance.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/dogecoin-activity-hits-3-month-high-but-doge-price-action-remains-range-bound

XRP Sentiment Hits Extreme Fear as TD Sequential Flashes Early Reversal Signal

Social sentiment for XRP has collapsed to extreme fear levels, historically preceding short-term rebounds.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/xrp-sentiment-hits-extreme-fear-as-td-sequential-flashes-early-reversal-signal

Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Debunking The Yen Carry Trade Unwind Alarms, Real Risk Elsewhere

Speculators maintain net bullish positions in the yen, limiting scope for sudden JPY strength and mass carry unwind.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/bitcoin-faces-japan-rate-hike-yen-carry-trade-unwind-fears-miss-the-mark-real-risk-lie-elsewhere

State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month

Congress continues to make progress on crypto issues but things are moving slowly.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/06/state-of-crypto-wrapping-up-the-month

Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds

Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins' market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/06/hold-euro-stablecoin-market-cap-doubles-in-year-after-mica-decta-says