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FSOC Excludes Digital Assets From List of Potential Threats to U.S. Financial Stability

December 12, 2025 Paulo

A new FSOC report shows that digital assets are no longer viewed as a potential threat to the U.S. financial system, signaling a shift in regulatory perception and risk assessment.

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Donald Trump to Conduct Final Interviews for Next Federal Reserve Chair This Week

December 10, 2025 Paulo

Zcash is moving towards a dynamic fee model to stop users from overpaying for transactions. Shielded Labs detailed a proposal based on the median fee of the last 50 blocks.

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US Banking Regulator OCC Officially Clears National Banks for Crypto Trading

December 10, 2025 Paulo

US banks can now officially offer cryptocurrency trading services directly to clients, bypassing crypto exchanges. The OCC authorized this through a risk-mitigating model.

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Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Shrinks by $16.6B as Markets Expect December Rate Cut

December 6, 2025 Paulo

The Fed’s balance sheet fell by $16.6B this week as major banks and economists expect a 25 bps rate cut on December 10, despite internal FOMC disagreements.

Grayscale Files SEC Application to Launch a Sui ETF, Signaling Rising Institutional Interest

December 6, 2025 Paulo

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch a Sui ETF, marking the first major institutional product tied to the Sui network and expanding the growing L1 ETF landscape.

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Polymarket Bets Signal a 90% Probability of a 25 bps Fed Rate Cut on December 10

December 2, 2025 Paulo

Prediction markets on Polymarket now price a 90% chance of a 25 bps rate cut at the December 10 FOMC meeting, shaping expectations for risk assets and crypto.

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Calls for Clear Digital Asset Rules and Level Playing Field for Banks

December 2, 2025 Paulo

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says banks must be allowed to compete in digital assets and stablecoin issuers will face unified capital, liquidity, and risk standards under the GENIUS Act.

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China Reaffirms Ban on Virtual Assets and Stablecoins in New PBOC Statement

November 29, 2025 Paulo

China’s central bank restated that virtual assets and stablecoins remain prohibited, citing legal, AML, and cross-border risks in a renewed policy statement.

Digital illustration of a Zcash coin connected to a blockchain network, symbolizing Grayscale’s submission to launch a spot Zcash ETF

Grayscale Files for First U.S. Spot Zcash ETF — ZEC Could Get Institutional Gateway

November 26, 2025 Paulo

Grayscale filed with the SEC to register a U.S. spot Zcash ETF (ZCSH), aiming to give investors regulated exposure to ZEC without direct custody of coins.

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UAE Central Bank Expands Control Over DeFi, Stablecoins and Web3 Under New Federal Law

November 25, 2025 Paulo

The UAE Central Bank now formally regulates DeFi, stablecoins, bridges and Web3 services, requiring licenses and imposing fines of up to $272 million for non-compliance.