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Ethereum (ETH) is consolidating around $2,930-$2,950 in mid-December 2025. The expected 95% drop in Layer-2 fees following the completion of the Fusaka update in early December could increase network usage and accelerate DeFi and dApp adoption. While whale accumulations and institutional inflows (including ETF staking confirmations) are giving positive signals, macroeconomic uncertainties and Bitcoin dominance are creating short-term pressure. Technically, the $3,000 psychological support level is critical; a break below it could target the $3,200-$3,300 range.
#ETHTrendWatch
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis described the Federal Reserve's (Fed) August 2025 termination of the "Novel Activities Supervision Program" as a "major victory." Launched in 2023 during the Biden administration, the program specifically oversaw banks' crypto and fintech activities. The Fed has now announced it will integrate these activities into standard oversight processes. In a social media post, Lummis praised the decision, calling it a "major contribution to the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0," and noting real progress toward a "level playing field" for the crypto sector. This move, consistent with the Trump administration's pro-crypto policies, could allow banks a more liberal approach to digital assets. This development signals a softening of US crypto regulations. For advocates like Lummis, while encouraging innovation, risk management remains critical. Even though the crypto industry is relaxed, the need for comprehensive legislation persists. With proposals like a Bitcoin strategic reserve, 2025 could be a turning point for crypto.

The crypto market experienced $130 million in liquidations in the last 60 minutes. This event increased volatility due to the rapid closing of highly leveraged positions. Bitcoin traded around $87,800, with long positions being predominantly affected across the market. While more limited compared to the $600 million in 24-hour liquidations of previous days, this sudden wave indicates excessive leverage accumulation. Although the market is showing signs of recovery, investors should prioritize risk management.
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US stock markets.
Dow Jones: +0.15%
S&P 500: +0.12%
Nasdaq: +0.19%.
After a positive opening, US stock markets turned red:
Dow Jones: -0.04%
S&P 500: -0.60%
Nasdaq: -1.10%

Western Union's USDPT Stablecoin Move: A Bridge Between Crypto and Traditional Finance
Western Union, the world's oldest money transfer company, officially announced on October 28, 2025, that it will launch its USD-pegged stablecoin, USDPT (U.S. Dollar Payment Token), on the Solana blockchain in the first half of 2026. Partnering with Anchorage Digital Bank, the company will issue the stablecoin in a federative regulated manner.
USDPT will integrate with Western Union's 600,000+ agents and digital network in over 200 countries. Prepaid cards are also planned to protect the purchasing power of remittance recipients in high-inflation countries (e.g., Argentina). Solana's low fees and high speed will reduce traditional banking costs.
This move could revolutionize the $860 billion global remittance market. Western Union aims to capture economic value with its own token against competitors like USDC/PYUSD. This is one of TradFi's biggest steps into the crypto world.
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#NonfarmDataBeats
✨Although US non-farm payrolls data for November showed an increase of 64,000, exceeding expectations, the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, and the October figures were revised downwards by 105,000. The labor market is still expanding, but rising unemployment, large revisions, and slowing wage growth signal a significant cooling. Markets find this picture consistent with the Fed's "soft landing" scenario and are strengthening expectations of interest rate cuts. Liquidity support for crypto assets may continue.
✨Experts generally interpret mixed signals as a genuine slowdown trend. For example, Goldman Sachs economists note that similar data shows weakening labor demand, and the Fed may pursue more aggressive rate cuts in early 2026. I also see this data as structural cooling rather than short-term noise; the Fed may act sooner than expected.
✨ What Does This Mean for Crypto Markets? 👀
The easing of tightening pressure on the macro front creates a positive environment for crypto assets.
✨ The possibility of an earlier policy reversal:
Increases liquidity expectations
Supports risk appetite
Strengthens the medium-term outlook for Bitcoin and altcoins
However, experts also warn that volatility could increase if the weakening in employment turns into a sudden wave of risk aversion.
✨Trend or Noise?
While the November data alone may not be a turning point, the signals of weakening that have been occurring for several months can no longer be ignored. Upcoming employment and inflation data will clarify whether this is a permanent trend or a temporary fluctuation.
For now, the market is interpreting this picture as a constructive signal paving the way for an early but controlled policy change by the Fed.