Expectations of a 25 Basis Point Interest Rate Cut by the Fed and a Signal to Pause
Markets are pricing in an 88% probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Fed today. Weak employment indicators and moderate inflation are emerging as the main factors supporting this cut. However, the lack of new data is increasing disagreements among Fed members, and Powell is expected to provide “data-dependent” guidance for the future. Additionally, reports that Trump is looking for candidates to replace Powell are increasing uncertainty about Fed leadership.
American Bitcoin Increases Its Reserves to 4,784 BTC by Purchasing an Additional 416 BTC
According to Bitcoin Magazine, American Bitcoin has increased its total holdings to 4,784 BTC by purchasing an additional 416 BTC. The company is also drawing attention on the political agenda as it is supported by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. This move shows that the trend of institutional Bitcoin accumulation continues unabated. It is also stated that the purchases reinforce signs of institutional demand in the market.
Michael Saylor: “Bitcoin Will Start a Digital Capital Revolution”
Michael Saylor said in his speech at the Bitcoin MENA event that Bitcoin is creating a digital capital revolution that will reshape the global financial system. Saylor highlighted Bitcoin’s advantages, such as its unlimited lifespan, no risk of seizure, and high efficiency. He also noted that in performance comparisons, Bitcoin has outperformed other asset classes by a wide margin, with an annual compound growth rate of 34.2%. He concluded his speech with a call to “adopt Bitcoin,” particularly in the Middle East and North Africa countries.
Vitalik Buterin: Temporary Finality Loss on the Ethereum Network Is Not a Problem
Vitalik Buterin stated that occasional finality delays on Ethereum do not pose a critical risk to the network. According to Buterin, as long as faulty blocks are not finalized, the chain continues to operate, and the system remains secure. Experts note that this situation shows Ethereum has a working structure similar to Bitcoin at times. However, it is noted that finality-dependent bridges and some L2 infrastructures may be temporarily affected by these delays.
Cathie Wood: Institutional Demand Will Disrupt Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle
Cathie Wood told Fox Business that large institutional investor inflows will disrupt Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle. According to Wood, these institutional flows will reduce Bitcoin volatility by mitigating sharp declines. She also emphasized that Bitcoin has now become more of a “risk-on” investment vehicle than a “risk-off” asset. This is expected to contribute to long-term price stability.
Morgan Stanley: US Bond Yields Are Too Low
Morgan Stanley Investment Management stated that 10-year US bond yields are too low for the current economic outlook. According to the firm, economic growth could be under pressure in 2026, which could lead to more persistent inflation. Therefore, it is thought that the Fed may cut interest rates less than market expectations over the next 12–18 months. In this context, the firm continues to underweight U.S. Treasury bonds.
Adobe Integration with ChatGPT: Photoshop Features Can Be Used in Chat
OpenAI announced that creative tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat will be integrated into ChatGPT. Thanks to this integration, users can use basic processing features such as brightness, contrast adjustment, or background removal without leaving the chat screen. However, advanced features like generative fill are not yet supported. This step allows ChatGPT to gain a much broader scope of use in the field of productivity and design.
TRON ECO Launches Holiday Odyssey Events
TRON ECO has announced its Holiday Odyssey events, which will run from December 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026. During the event, users can complete tasks on different themed planets to earn rewards. With the participation of SunPump, BitTorrent, JUST, and other projects, the ecosystem aims to reach a wider audience. Organizers note that the event is still in its early stages and more surprises will be announced.
GameStop Earns $19 Million Return on Bitcoin Investment
According to GameStop’s financial report, the company’s $500 million Bitcoin investment reached a value of $519 million at the end of the quarter. This represents an unrealized profit of approximately $19 million compared to the second quarter. However, while the company did not make any new Bitcoin purchases, quarterly revenues fell short of expectations. As a result, GameStop shares lost 5% in value, and net sales fell 4.5% to $821 million.
Tether Introduces QVAC Health, a Local AI-Powered Health Platform
Tether announced QVAC Health, a new privacy-focused health app that processes user data on the device. The platform collects data from sources such as Apple Health and Google Health and consolidates it into a single encrypted dashboard. The app, which can process nutrition and exercise records via natural language using artificial intelligence, can also estimate meal calories using computer vision. Tether also released the QVAC SDK, which will make it easier for developers to create local AI applications.
