Trump: Executive Order with a Single Rule for Artificial Intelligence Coming
Trump said that a single national rule must be established to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence. He emphasized that 50 states regulating separately would paralyze the process. He noted that artificial intelligence could be stifled by unnecessary bureaucracy in its early stages. He announced that he would issue an executive order this week containing “a single rule.”
Hassett: Powell May Also Consider Interest Rate Cuts Prudent
Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council, stated that Powell might consider an interest rate cut to be prudent under current conditions. Referring to Trump’s statements regarding Fed chair candidates, he said he would gladly serve if needed. Hassett’s assessment heightened expectations regarding the Fed’s upcoming decision. The statements drew attention during a period of ongoing uncertainty in the markets.
Strategy Purchased an Additional 10,624 BTC Between December 1-7
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 10,624 BTC in one week, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC. The cost of the purchases was $962.7 million, with an average purchase price of $90,615. The company’s total Bitcoin cost reached $49.4 billion, with an average price of $74,696. These purchases were financed by proceeds from the sale of shares and SRD preferred shares.
The CoinShares report indicated that $716 million flowed in last week, bringing total assets under management to $180 billion. The US, Germany, and Canada led the inflows, with $352 million flowing into Bitcoin. XRP and Chainlink also saw strong demand, with LINK inflows reaching record levels. There were significant outflows in short Bitcoin products, indicating improved market sentiment.
Tokenized RWA Market to Maintain Triple-Digit Growth Through 2026
The CoinShares report revealed that tokenized real assets grew by 229% in 2025. U.S. Treasury bonds were the main driver of this growth, with the market reaching $8.68 billion. The Ethereum network maintains its dominant position as the leading platform in the tokenization space. CoinShares notes that RWA has evolved from a niche experiment into a mainstream financial instrument.
U.S. SEC Closes Ondo Finance Investigation Without Charges
The SEC concluded its two-year investigation into Ondo Finance without proposing any charges. The investigation examined whether the company’s tokenized U.S. Treasury products complied with securities regulations. It also investigated whether the $ONDO token qualified as a security. An Ondo spokesperson confirmed that the investigation was officially closed at the end of November.
BlackRock has submitted its official S-1 filing to the SEC for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. This ETF will be the company’s fourth crypto-focused product. BlackRock had previously filed for spot Bitcoin, spot Ethereum, and yield-bearing Bitcoin ETFs. The new filing coincides with increased market interest in Ethereum staking products.
Ripple reached a $40 billion valuation with a $500 million share sale in November. Major institutions such as Citadel Securities and Fortress supported the investment. The agreement included special protection clauses allowing investors to sell their shares back with a guaranteed return. These arrangements provide additional security for Ripple’s strategic investors.
Argentine Central Bank Considers Allowing Banks to Offer Crypto Services
The Argentine Central Bank is evaluating regulations that could allow traditional banks to resume offering crypto and DeFi services. This step represents a significant reversal from the strict bans imposed in 2022. The BCRA had previously argued that crypto posed a risk to the financial system. The new regulation could be approved as early as April 2026.
Pakistan State Minister: Bitcoin Should Be Used as National Reserve
Pakistan State Minister Bilal bin Sakib announced that the country should accumulate Bitcoin. He stated that evaluating Bitcoin as a reserve asset could provide economic strength. The announcement reflects the country’s desire to turn to alternative financial instruments. This proposal has led to renewed discussion of crypto policies in Pakistan.
UAE Islamic Bank Ruya Launches Bitcoin Trading
The UAE Islamic bank Ruya, in partnership with Fuze, has begun offering its customers Bitcoin trading services through an app. This step has gone down in the records as the country’s first Sharia-compliant Bitcoin investment platform. According to Chainalysis, the UAE has seen a 42% increase in crypto inflows exceeding $30 billion in the past year. This growth indicates an acceleration in the adoption of digital assets in the region.
Jupiter Meow: Ecosystem to Be Reshaped with Q&A Strategy
Jupiter founder Meow announced that several core products have been actively developed in recent months. He stated that many products, including Jupiter Lend, the Ultra v3 engine, the mobile app v2, and the wallet, have made progress. Acknowledging recent issues, Meow said they would simplify the structure with a “Simplify, Streamline, Synergize” strategy. This strategy aims to reposition the ecosystem both technically and organizationally.
Zcash, StarkWare, and Other Teams to Attend SEC Privacy Meeting
The SEC announced it will hold a roundtable meeting on December 15 on financial oversight and privacy. Key organizations such as Zcash, StarkWare, Aleo, and ACLU will attend the meeting. The goal is to evaluate the balance between privacy technologies and regulatory compliance. This meeting creates an important platform for dialogue for privacy-focused projects.
Metaplanet Issues MARS Preferred Stock to Increase Bitcoin Purchases
Metaplanet announced that it will issue a Class A preferred stock called MARS to grow its Bitcoin investments. This model was designed similarly to Strategy’s BTC-backed capital structure. The company had planned to raise 15-billion-yen last month with its Class B shares called MERCURY. The new share structure aims to strengthen Metaplanet’s BTC accumulation strategy in the long term.
