Day: December 10, 2025

Fed Cuts Rates But BTC Stuck Under $100K: Glassnode

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On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve approved a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, marking the third this year and aligning with market expectations. Typical of its previous pre-FOMC price action, Bitcoin rallied above $94,000 on Monday, but the media’s hawkish depiction of the rate cut reflects a Fed that is divided over the future of US monetary policy and the economy. Given the “hawkish” label associated with this week’s rate cut, it’s possible that Bitcoin price could sell on the news and remain range-bound until a new momentum driver emerges. CNBC…

Bitcoin Price Reacts as US Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by 25 BPS

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Bitcoin’s price has declined by more than $2,000 in the last 24 hours. It dropped by some $500 in the past few minutes, and then recovered, right as the US Federal Reserve announced another rate cut – the third one for this year. It reduced the rates by 25 basis points (0.25%), while Powell also confirmed that they forecast one more cut in 2026. Apparently, the market was expecting a higher decrease of 50 basis points, which didn’t come, resulting in the current choppy price action. That said, the event…

Tether launches QVAC Health app with focus on privacy and AI

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Key Takeaways Tether has launched QVAC Health, focusing on privacy and AI technology. This marks Tether’s continued expansion beyond its core USDT stablecoin business. Share this article Tether has launched QVAC Health, a privacy-focused wellness app that marks its expansion into the health tech sector. The platform aggregates fitness, nutrition, biometric data, and medication reminders into a single encrypted dashboard, giving users full control over their personal health data. QVAC Health is offline-capable and designed to bridge fragmented wellness ecosystems, prioritizing data sovereignty and user privacy. The launch reflects Tether’s…

ETHZilla Buys 15% of Zippy to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans

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Former biotech company ETHZilla (ETHZ) is doubling down on its push into real-world asset markets, taking a 15% stake in digital housing lender Zippy to bring manufactured-home loans onchain. The deal marks the company’s second acquisition in a week. According to Wednesday’s announcement, ETHZilla will pay $5 million in cash and $16.1 million in stock for a 15% stake in Zippy, a US-based lender founded in 2021 that originates manufactured-home loans through a digital platform. The companies plan to link Zippy’s loan-origination and AI-powered systems with ETHZilla’s tokenization stack for…

Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75% as Bitcoin steadies near $92K

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Key Takeaways The Fed cut rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75%, citing elevated uncertainty and rising employment risks. Bitcoin steadied at $92K after the decision, showing limited upside momentum following a decline from $94K earlier in the week. Share this article The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, setting the new target range at 3.5% to 3.75%. The move comes amid elevated uncertainty in the economic outlook and signals a possible shift in the Fed’s policy stance heading into 2026. Bitcoin, which had…

Galaxy Expands to UAE as Part of Middle East Push

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Galaxy, the digital asset management and infrastructure company, announced an upcoming office and a new arm in Abu Dhabi as part of its push into the Middle East. In a Wednesday notice, Galaxy said it would establish an entity under the registration authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the area’s international financial center. According to Galaxy founder and CEO Mike Novogratz, the move was part of a strategy to expand the company’s existing partnerships and operations. “The Middle East is a rapidly growing financial hub that is home…

What Are Ripple Whales Up To?

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1.35B XRP removed from exchanges in 60 days as whales shift holdings; analysts see possible breakout with targets up to $22. Over the last two months, the supply of XRP in exchanges has recorded a 1.35 billion decrease in terms of total tokens held. This shift is raising questions on what the big players, commonly referred to as whales, are up to behind the scenes. 45% Decline in Exchange Balances According to on-chain data shared by ChartNerd, XRP’s total exchange balance dropped from 3.95 billion to 2.6 billion tokens.…

Long-dormant ETH wallet and major BTC holders move funds before Fed meeting

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Key Takeaways Large holders made significant ETH and BTC trades ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision. SpaceX reportedly executed a large BTC transfer to Coinbase Prime Custody. Share this article Large holders are stepping up on-chain activity as the Fed’s interest-rate announcement approaches. According to Lookonchain, an early Ethereum ICO wallet holding 850 ETH, worth approximately $2.8 million, sent 1 ETH to Coinbase after ten years of dormancy. The wallet acquired its original stash for just $263, meaning the investment has appreciated more than 10,000% with ETH now trading…

Pump.fun app launches on Solana Mobile’s dApp Store with Apple Pay integration

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Key Takeaways Pump.fun app is now available on Solana Mobile’s dApp Store for direct memecoin trading. The mobile app features Apple Pay integration, allowing easy crypto purchases via onramping. Share this article Pump.fun launched its mobile app on Solana Mobile’s dApp Store today, enabling users to create and trade memecoins directly from their devices. The app allows users to launch and trade memecoins without fees and includes Apple Pay integration for onramping funds. The release marks the platform’s expansion from web-based services to mobile devices through Solana Mobile’s decentralized application…

Stellar’s December Outlook Brightens as Network Use Cases Grow, but Major Resistance Still Looms

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Surging about 4% in the past 24 hours, Stellar (XLM) goes through December with a mix of optimism and caution as new payment integrations and institutional pilots draw attention back to the network’s utility. Related Reading However, despite signs of growing real-world use, XLM continues to trade near a critical long-term support level, leaving traders divided on whether the token is preparing for a recovery or facing another downward leg. Recent activity across payments, banking pilots, and data-infrastructure upgrades show how Stellar’s ecosystem is expanding at a time when the…