U.S. Jobless Claims Decline on a Weekly Basis
- Initial jobless claims for the week ending November 22 were 216,000, marking the lowest level since April 12, 2025.
- Market expectations were 225,000; the actual figure was significantly lower.
- The previous week’s figure of 220,000 was revised to 222,000, indicating that the labor market remains resilient.
U.S. Durable Goods Orders in September in Line with Expectations
- Durable goods orders rose 0.5% month-on-month in September to $313.7 billion.
- The data was fully in line with the 0.5% expectation.
- The August figure was revised upward from 2.9% to 3.0%, but the latest data points to a noticeable slowdown in monthly momentum.
US Senate Prepares to Vote on Crypto Bill in December
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott announced that both the Banking and Agriculture Committees aim to pass their own crypto bills by the end of the year. The final vote is expected to take place in the Senate plenary in early 2026. The main focus of the regulation will be to determine which crypto assets qualify as securities or commodities and to clarify the ultimate regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC.
SEC Committee to Discuss Tokenization and AI Disclosure on December 4
The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee will examine the impact of tokenized stocks and AI disclosure requirements on market structure and investor protection. The meeting will explore how blockchain-based issuance models can be integrated into the current regulatory framework. The corporate governance risks of tokenization will also be evaluated.
Bolivia Seeks Over $9 Billion in Financing and Moves Toward Stablecoin Integration
The Bolivian government is in talks with multilateral institutions for financing exceeding $9 billion, well above the initially projected $4–5 billion. One-third of the funds are expected to reach the country within 60–90 days. Following the news, Bolivian bonds rose to their highest level since 2022. The country also plans to integrate stablecoins into the official financial system.
Michael Saylor: “99% of Global Funds Cannot Buy BTC”
Michael Saylor said that nearly all global funds are required by regulations to be allocated to stock and credit markets. He emphasized that even if they wanted to buy commodities like Bitcoin, they are technically unable to do so. According to Saylor, this situation shows that Bitcoin’s demand potential has yet to be realized.
Strategy Board Member Jane Dietze Purchased 1,100 STRC
According to BitcoinTreasuries data, Jane Dietze purchased 1,100 STRC perpetual preferred shares for a total of $104,808. The transaction price was disclosed as $95.28 per share. This purchase is seen as a confidence-boosting signal from the board of directors.
Tether’s Gold Reserve Reaches 116 Tons
Tether now holds 116 tons of physical gold, giving it a gold reserve comparable to that of some central banks. Purchases in the last quarter accounted for 2% of global gold demand and 12% of central bank purchases. The company’s aggressive purchases may have had an impact on the short-term gold market.
Franklin’s XRP Spot ETF Holds 32 Million XRP
As of November 25, the ETF holds a total of 32,040,560 XRP, with custody provided by Coinbase Custody. The fund’s total net asset value is $62.94 million. The current number of shares in circulation is 2.65 million.
The Amount of STRK Staked on Starknet Exceeds 1 Billion
The Starknet team announced that the amount of STRK staked has exceeded 1 billion. This amount is equivalent to approximately 22% of the circulating supply. The increase in token lock-up is seen as a positive signal in terms of network security and long-term commitment.
Chainlink Founder: “DeFi is 4 Years Away from 100% Adoption”
Sergey Nazarov said that DeFi currently accounts for approximately 30% of global finance. He stated that with clear regulations, this percentage could reach 100% within four years. Nazarov predicts that by 2030, DeFi and traditional finance will reach similar sizes in terms of capital distribution.
Deutsche Börse Integrates New Euro Stablecoin
Deutsche Börse will integrate the EURAU stablecoin issued by AllUnity into its system, supporting the third euro-pegged stablecoin. This step signals that stablecoin adoption is accelerating at the institutional level in Europe.
JPMorgan Launches Structured Product Linked to BTC Halving Cycle
JPMorgan has launched a structured note linked to BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, referencing Bitcoin’s four-year halving cycle. If IBIT reaches its target price by the end of 2026, investors will receive a minimum return of 16%. If the price remains below the target, the product will be extended until 2028, offering additional return opportunities. The product also provides up to 30% downside protection.
BofA: S&P 500 Returns Will Be Limited in 2026
Bank of America forecasts that the S&P 500 will rise only 5% to 7,100 points in 2026. According to the bank, although earnings growth will be strong, narrowing valuation multiples will limit returns. Less liquidity, weak buybacks, and limited interest rate cuts pose risks.
Starknet Mainnet Update Released: Faster Blocks and New Hash Standard
StarkWare and the Starknet core team released the v0.14.1 mainnet update on November 25. The update offers faster block production during low-activity periods, a new BLAKE-based hash standard, and an enhanced JSON-RPC infrastructure. Despite the upgrade, the STRK price continues to trade at multi-week lows.
