Weekly Review and Outlook | Circle Issues 500 Million USDC on Solana; Japan Plans to Include Crypto Assets in Securities Regulatory Framework; Gemini Approved by CFTC to Establish Prediction Market; Fed Cuts Benchmark Rate by 25 Basis Points
This week in crypto and financial markets was marked by significant developments and regulatory shifts. Circle issued an additional 500 million USDC on the Solana network, reflecting strong demand for the stablecoin, with trading volume exceeding $11.9 billion within 24 hours. Dubai Customs partnered with Binance to explore crypto payments for trade and logistics, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether and Bitfinex, began trading on the NYSE, though its stock fell 20% on the first day. Strive launched a $500 million ATM financing plan, partly to acquire more BTC, while American Bitcoin increased its holdings to 4,783 BTC.
Japan's FSA proposed bringing crypto assets and IEOs under securities regulations, requiring stricter disclosures and cracking down on insider trading. Jupiter announced its own stablecoin, JUP USD, and acquired RainFi to offer peer-to-peer lending services.
Gemini received CFTC approval to launch a blockchain-based prediction market, potentially expanding into crypto derivatives. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75%, responding to slowing economic growth.
Looking ahead, HashKey Group plans to raise up to HK$1.67 billion in its Hong Kong IPO on December 17. Several tokens, including Starknet, Arbitrum, and LayerZero, are scheduled for unlocks next week, which may influence market liquidity.
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