EVENING NEWS – December 19, 2025
Fed Chairman Williams: CPI Data May Be Somewhat Suppressed
Fed Chairman John Williams stated that CPI data may be somewhat suppressed and that there are some distortions in the data. He emphasized that more data is needed to assess the true course of inflation. Williams noted that the current data does not clearly confirm a permanent decline in inflation. He signaled that the Fed would continue to be cautious in its policy decisions.
CNBC: Fed Member Waller Had a Tough Meeting with Trump Regarding the Fed Chairmanship
According to CNBC, Fed Board Member Christopher Waller had a very tough meeting with US President Trump regarding the Fed Chairmanship. Waller is among the strong candidates, along with BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder, who is expected to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the final week of this year. Trump’s view on interest rate policy is emerging as a decisive factor in the candidate selection. The process has reignited discussions about the Fed’s independence.
BoJ Unlikely to Raise Interest Rates Again Until June 2025
EFG Bank economist Sam Jochim stated that the BoJ’s latest interest rate hike was not a sharp tightening, but merely a slowing of the pace. Jochim emphasized that interest rates could rise in the coming period but would remain at very low levels. He said the timing of the next rate hike would largely depend on wage negotiations in the spring months. This scenario points to a low probability of a new increase in the next six months.
US Trade Representative Greer: Tariff Plans Are Moving Forward
US Trade Representative Greer said tariff plans were “going well” and that the current trade agreement would be maintained. He indicated that additional talks could be held if the agreements are not complied with. He emphasized that tougher measures are also on the table if necessary. The statements show that the U.S. is maintaining its uncompromising stance on trade policy.
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Protocol Should Not Be Changed Frequently and Hastily
Michael Saylor said that the Bitcoin core protocol should be preserved with an extremely conservative approach. He stressed that protocol changes should only be made when there is global consensus. Saylor stated that there should be no rush even regarding the quantum threat and argued that steps should be slowed down if there is no consensus within the community. According to him, Bitcoin’s slow evolution is not a weakness but its greatest strength.
14 of the Top 25 Banks in the US Are Developing Bitcoin Products
According to River data reported by Cointelegraph, 14 of the top 25 US banks are developing Bitcoin-focused products for their customers. These products include storage, trading, and investment solutions. The growing interest from banks indicates that Bitcoin is gaining more acceptance within institutional finance. The boundaries between traditional banking and crypto are becoming increasingly blurred.
Pension Funds and Stablecoin Regulations Could Create New Crypto Demand
Former Nasdaq Digital Assets President Ira Auerbach stated that the GENIUS Act will strengthen the regulatory landscape in 2026. He said that stablecoin issuers moving their reserves and operations to the US would offer significant advantages. He also revealed that some pension funds are preparing to test crypto asset exposure at a rate of 0.5–1%. This step could create more stable demand, independent of market cycles.
Metaplanet’s US ADRs to Begin Trading on December 19 under the MPJPY Symbol
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will begin trading its ADRs in the US on December 19. The shares will be listed on US exchanges under the MPJPY code. This development indicates the company’s goal of expanding its global investor base. It also signals increased institutional interest in Bitcoin-focused companies.
Conflux Co-Founder Accuses RWA.XYZ of Data Manipulation
Forgiven, one of the co-founders of Conflux, claimed that RWA.XYZ presented industry data in a misleading manner. It was stated that most of the $410 billion value highlighted in the report was in the form of accounting records on private chains. It was emphasized that the Distributed Asset Value, which reflects real market demand, is only $18 billion. Forgiven argued that such data misleads the crypto sector.
TRON Ecosystem Launches “Light Up the AI Star” Christmas Event
The TRON ecosystem has officially launched its Christmas-themed “Light Up the AI Star” event. As part of the event, users can create AI and Christmas-themed meme coins via SunGenX. The event, organized in collaboration with AINFT, will run until December 25. The event highlights TRON’s emphasis on artificial intelligence and blockchain integration.
DTCC Becomes Super Validator on Canton Network
The Canton Foundation announced that DTCC has become a super validator node on the Canton Network. In this role, DTCC will tokenize certain U.S. Treasury securities on the Canton Network in a controlled environment. DTC participants will be able to convert assets between traditional and tokenized formats. This step is seen as a critical development in bringing U.S. capital markets on-chain.
