U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/11/u-s-senate-rolls-toward-last-vote-on-confirming-crypto-regulators-at-cftc-fdic

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana

Galaxy’s onchain debt deal, where JP Morgan acted as arranger, was settled in USDC stablecoin and backed by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/11/jpmorgan-pushes-deeper-into-tokenization-with-galaxy-s-debt-issuance-on-solana

Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws

The DOJ said the firm knowingly facilitated illicit trades tied to sex work, sanctions evasion, and fraud, earning millions in fees while ignoring U.S. law.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/10/paxful-pleads-guilty-to-aiding-crime-ignoring-aml-laws

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points, With Two Voting for Steady Policy

The anticipated move comes as policymakers are still operating without several key economic data releases that remain delayed or suspended due to the U.S. government shutdown.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/10/federal-reserve-cuts-rates-25-basis-points-as-expected

Dogecoin Surges as Ether Zooms 8%, Sparking Bullish Reversal For Memecoins

The breakout now sets up a clean continuation zone—provided bulls defend the mid-range pivot they just reclaimed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/10/dogecoin-surges-as-ether-zooms-8-sparking-bullish-reversal-for-memecoins

Ether Surges 8%, Outpacing Bitcoin Gains Amid Staking ETF, Tokenization Optimism

BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/09/ether-surges-8-outpacing-bitcoin-gains-amid-staking-etf-tokenization-optimism

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In

QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/09/asia-morning-briefing-btc-steadies-around-90k-with-liquidity-drained-and-a-fed-cut-fully-priced-in