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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his own coin, which is set to take place on Wednesday. While some people speculated that it might be a cryptocurrency, Trump’s project is more of a traditional product than a digital asset.

 
New Coin to Support Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump, who is running for the presidency of the United States again, announced the launch of a new coin to raise funds for his election campaign. The project, titled "Silver Medallion First Edition President Trump," aims to distribute physical silver to Americans who support his political vision and want to see him back in office. Although many of his supporters expected Trump to release a cryptocurrency, this new coin is something entirely different.
 Launch of Limited Edition Coin
Trump announced that the coin will be sold for $100 each through the website RealTrumpCoins.com. The coin will be made of 99.9% pure silver and will only be available in a limited edition. One side of the coin will feature Donald Trump’s likeness, while the other side will display the White House accompanied by the phrase "In God We Trust."
 This coin is expected to be one of several activities that Trump undertakes to secure the necessary funding for his campaign ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. The coin comes at a time when Trump is actively seeking new ways to bolster his campaign and ensure he has the resources he needs. He stated that this silver coin is the "ONLY OFFICIAL coin" he has designed and that was minted in the U.S. under his leadership.
 Cryptocurrency Expectations Unfulfilled
In recent months, several meme coins featuring themes related to Donald Trump have appeared in the market, capitalizing on his popularity. However, Trump has distanced himself from these unofficial tokens and emphasized during the introduction of his silver coin that:
"I’ve seen a lot of coins using my beautiful face, but they’re not official. RealTrumpCoin.com is the only place to purchase the official Trump coin."
 At first glance, Trump’s announcement of a new official coin might seem related to cryptocurrency, as many of his fans have been expecting him to introduce a digital asset. For instance, last week, 84% of bettors on the Polymarket platform believed that Trump would come out with his own cryptocurrency. This anticipation was fueled by the launch of the World Liberty Financial project, which was speculated to potentially include an official Trump cryptocurrency.
 World Liberty Financial and the True Purpose of the Coin
The World Liberty Financial project does contain a token called WLFI, but this token lacks the key characteristics of a classic cryptocurrency as many had envisioned. Although WLFI has been presented as a type of digital asset, it is not the classic cryptocurrency that Trump fans hoped for. While speculation continues regarding whether Trump will eventually come up with his own cryptocurrency project, the silver coin remains his current official product and focuses more on traditional investment in precious metals.
Thus, Trump continues to favor physical, tangible assets rather than joining the wave of digital assets that currently dominate the financial world.
Trump's fondness for cryptocurrencies.
Donald Trump also commented on the Fatty token before the presidential campaign. #Fatty caught Trump's attention because one of the characters in the game mimics Donald Trump, and they are also counting on Don's participation in their new video clip. The first episode featured UFC Champion Jiří Procházka and world-famous beauty contest winners. Fatty.io is still in presale, and it is expected to be one of the best launches of this period.
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Stablecoins have risen to become one of the top three growth drivers in the Web3 gaming industry, according to the latest 2025 State of the Industry Report by the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA). They play a central role in the sector's shift from hype to a sustainable and functional ecosystem.

From Hype to Stability: Web3 Games Are Maturing
According to the report, the blockchain gaming sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Instead of relying on marketing promises, developers are now focusing on quality, sustainability, and economic efficiency. The shift from speculation to real value is visible across all levels – from game design to monetization models.
Survey findings show:
🔹 29.5% of the sector's growth came from higher-quality game releases

🔹 27.5% was attributed to built-in revenue-generating models

🔹 27.3% came from the adoption of stablecoins like USDT and USDC
These stable digital currencies, pegged to the U.S. dollar, allow for fast, low-cost, borderless transactions without price volatility, which is essential for building real in-game economies.

Stablecoins Enable Sustainable Business Models
According to developers, stablecoins provide a robust foundation for payments, allowing Web3 games to move beyond dependence on investor speculation. Transactions are instant, global, and inexpensive, making it easier to integrate monetization directly into gameplay mechanics.
This trend is reinforced by the recent U.S. legislation known as the GENIUS Act, which introduced the first national framework for stablecoins and strengthened trust in their use for real-world economic scenarios.

The Web3 Gaming Ecosystem Is Going Global
BGA Co-President and The Sandbox Co-Founder Sébastien Borget highlighted that the Web3 gaming industry is becoming more disciplined, globally connected, and focused on delivering real in-game value to players.
The report also revealed the declining influence of traditional (Web2) gaming giants. Only 17.2% of respondents now consider them crucial — a sharp drop from 35.8% last year. Developers are instead betting on the unique advantages of Web3, including interoperability, AI integration, and player-driven creator economies.

The Future: GTA 6 and Sony's Stablecoin
While traditional gaming giants remain cautious, some hints suggest crypto integrations may be coming. For example, speculation suggests that GTA 6 may feature P2E (Play-to-Earn) mechanics. Meanwhile, Sony plans to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin in 2026 to support payments for games, anime, and digital subscriptions across its entire ecosystem.

Conclusion
Stablecoins are no longer just a tool for transferring value — they're becoming the structural backbone of the future digital gaming economy. Thanks to them, Web3 games are evolving from experimental ideas into fully functional global ecosystems with real-world financial utility.

#Stablecoins , #web3gaming , #USDC , #USDT , #DigitalAssets

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Key trade talks have begun in New Delhi between the United States and India, as both governments aim to finalize a long-delayed agreement and ease the 50% import tariffs that still affect Indian exports. With only a few weeks left in the year, pressure is mounting to deliver a breakthrough.
Face-to-face negotiations began Wednesday, with U.S. trade envoy Rick Switzer meeting India’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vikram Misri and Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. The talks aim to finalize the first phase of a broader trade agreement that has been quietly negotiated since March.
At the center of the talks are the 50% retaliatory tariffs imposed on Indian goods during Donald Trump's presidency. The tariffs are partly linked to India's continued imports of discounted Russian oil, which Washington views as problematic from both trade and geopolitical perspectives.
Trump, who recently hinted he might lower tariffs, warned again just days ago that India could face further penalties if the ongoing dispute over allegedly dumped Indian rice on the U.S. market escalates.

Trade Friction Meets Energy Politics
India continues to import Russian oil in large volumes, despite growing pressure from the West. Four of India’s seven largest refineries – including Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and Nayara Energy – now account for over 60% of the country’s oil imports this year.
Russian oil is trading at around $40–$45 per barrel in India, significantly below global benchmarks. Yet Reliance Industries, India’s largest private refiner, has pulled back from Russian crude, despite a term contract with Rosneft for 500,000 barrels per day. The company’s move reflects growing concerns about sanctions.
India's imports of Russian oil are expected to drop from over 2 million barrels per day in June to about 1.3 million in December, and even lower in January, as new restrictions come into effect. Whether this reduction will satisfy Trump, who has accused India of indirectly financing Vladimir Putin’s war, remains unclear.

A Last Chance Before Year-End?
Indian diplomats are cautiously optimistic that an initial agreement focused on tariffs could still be finalized before the end of December. Both sides had aimed to complete the first phase of the deal by fall, but the deadline passed without a breakthrough.
According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the current talks also cover broader issues such as technology cooperation and building resilient supply chains. Both countries are seeking deeper economic alignment with strategic implications across Asia.
“A strong U.S.-India economic and technology partnership is critical to future stability and growth,” said ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
However, with time running out, it remains to be seen whether the long-anticipated deal will materialize — or end up as yet another missed opportunity in a years-long negotiation process.

#India , #usa , #oil , #Tariffs , #worldnews

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Top American artificial intelligence companies — OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block — have joined forces to safeguard U.S. leadership in AI by launching a new initiative: the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF). Established under the Linux Foundation, this new alliance aims to create open standards for agentic AI, a rapidly evolving field of autonomous, tool-using AI systems.
Rather than letting fragmentation slow innovation, the initiative embraces open collaboration, empowering developers across the globe to build AI agents without being trapped in closed ecosystems.

Open Protocols: The Key to Future-Proof AI
Cloudflare CTO Dane Knecht emphasized that standards like the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are critical to building a vibrant, evolving developer ecosystem. “They allow anyone to build agents across platforms, free from vendor lock-in,” he noted.
American firms face a dilemma: they rely on revenue from closed APIs, but are falling behind in foundational AI development. As Chinese open-source models surge forward, U.S. players risk long-term irrelevance unless they standardize and open up.
The foundation sets the stage for unified innovation, allowing companies to focus on building better models instead of guarding walled gardens.

What Each Company Brought to the Table
The founding members contributed top-tier technologies to the foundation:
🔹 Anthropic donated the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a tool that lets agents use external tools beyond simple API calls. MCP now runs on over 10,000 active servers with 97 million monthly SDK downloads.
🔹 OpenAI added AGENTS.md, a lightweight spec used in 60,000+ GitHub repos to standardize agent behavior instructions.
🔹 Block contributed Goose, a local-first agent platform enabling offline agent functionality.
All tools now operate under the neutral governance of the Linux Foundation, ensuring transparency, inclusiveness, and trust.

U.S. Responds to China’s Open-Source Advantage
While U.S. firms have favored closed systems, Chinese companies have accelerated with open models, leveraging modular innovation and adaptability. Open weights and public tools have given Chinese developers the edge in flexibility and speed.
The Linux Foundation sees this as a turning point. “AI is entering a new phase — shifting from chat systems to autonomous agents,” said executive director Jim Zemlin.
AAIF's platinum members include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Cloudflare, OpenAI, Block, and Anthropic. Gold members feature Cisco, IBM, Oracle, SAP, Snowflake, and more. Silver members include Hugging Face, Uber, SUSE, and Docker.
This alliance unites the U.S. tech ecosystem to reclaim the global AI lead through openness and collaboration.

AI as a Strategic Asset in Global Tech Competition
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan already highlighted the strategic value of open-source and open-weight AI. Such models could become international standards in commerce, academia, and national security.
By forming the Agentic AI Foundation, the U.S. is making a decisive, coordinated move to remain competitive against China in what many see as the most critical technological race of the 21st century.

#AI , #OpenAI , #technews , #china , #usa

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Two major players in the American crypto landscape — American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) and ProCap Financial (BRR) — have announced significant additions to their corporate Bitcoin reserves. The news arrives at a time when institutions and publicly traded companies are rapidly increasing BTC exposure in anticipation of the next market phase.

Eric Trump’s ABTC Adds 416 BTC in a Single Week
American Bitcoin Corp., co-founded by Eric Trump and positioned as a modern operator blending mining, infrastructure, and strategic digital asset holdings, reported a substantial purchase of 416 BTC in the week ending December 8.
With this latest acquisition, the firm now holds 4,783 BTC, according to a Wednesday press release.

Trump, who serves as the company’s Chief Strategic Officer, highlighted that the internal metric Satoshis Per Share (SPS) — measuring how much BTC backs each share — has climbed to 507 satoshis, marking a 17% increase in just over a month.
SPS is considered a key valuation gauge for shareholders, reflecting the company’s long-term objective of strengthening its balance sheet with Bitcoin.
ABTC shares rose slightly during Wednesday’s early trading session, though they continue to recover from a sharp 50% drop on December 2, triggered by the release of privately issued shares tied to merger activity.

Pompliano’s ProCap (BRR) Reaches the 5,000 BTC Milestone
ProCap Financial (BRR) — newly listed after completing a SPAC merger and led by crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano — is also expanding its Bitcoin treasury.
The company added 49 BTC during the latest reporting period, pushing its holdings to a notable 5,000 bitcoin.
According to the firm, the most recent purchase resulted in a realized loss, giving ProCap potential tax advantages by offsetting future gains.

Pompliano commented:
“By using a tax-efficient optimization strategy, we created real value for our shareholders.”
BRR shares experienced a modest uptick at market open, but remain down more than 60% in recent days as the stock stabilizes following its post-SPAC debut.

Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Accelerates Across the U.S.
The latest BTC purchases by ABTC and BRR highlight a broader trend: a growing number of public companies are treating Bitcoin as a strategic long-term reserve asset.
Motivations include:
hedging against inflation,treasury diversification,increasing shareholder value via BTC-backed metrics,and positioning the company within a rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem.
Both firms now rank among notable U.S. companies deepening their commitment to Bitcoin as part of a forward-looking corporate strategy.

#EricTrump , #BTC , #CryptoNews , #CryptoReserve , #abtc

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Republican Congressman Keith Self (Texas) introduced a strong amendment on Tuesday to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), aiming to ban any implementation of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). The move comes just before the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the major defense bill.
🔹 “We were promised this language would be in the bill. It wasn't. My amendment corrects that,” Self wrote on X.
As Republican leadership prepares to pass the 3,086-page defense package, conservative lawmakers are upset that a promised CBDC ban was left out—despite previous assurances from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

What the Amendment Would Do
Self’s amendment, titled “Stand Against CBDC Surveillance”, would prohibit the Federal Reserve from:
🔹 Developing, testing, or launching any kind of central bank digital currency

🔹 Offering financial services directly to individuals

🔹 Holding accounts on behalf of citizens
However, the bill makes exceptions for open, private, dollar-denominated digital assets, provided they maintain privacy protections similar to physical cash.

Conservative Rebellion: “A Broken Promise”
The NDAA is one of the few bills that Congress must pass each year. This time, however, it has sparked rebellion within Republican ranks.
According to Congressman Self, conservatives were promised the inclusion of anti-CBDC language—specifically a bill authored by Tom Emmer, the GOP Whip. But when Self read through the final text, he found the section missing.
🔹 “We must pass the NDAA. But we must fix it first,” he told Fox Business.

Broader GOP Support
Self’s position is gaining traction among other Republicans.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene declared she supports cryptocurrencies, but will not support any system that gives the government control over Americans’ access to their own money.
Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) also warned:

🔹 “CBDCs place government between you and your money. The presidential order banning them is a good start, but we were promised a full law,” he posted on X.

Trump’s Executive Order on CBDCs
Back in January, Donald Trump signed an executive order banning U.S. federal agencies from developing or promoting CBDCs domestically or abroad, citing threats to privacy, sovereignty, and financial stability.
However, the order does not replace the need for permanent legislation. According to a House leadership aide speaking to The Hill, negotiations around the CBDC ban broke down during bipartisan housing talks, and ultimately the clause was excluded due to internal resistance.

What’s Next?
The House Rules Committee will decide whether to advance Self’s amendment for a floor vote. If approved, the NDAA could include a landmark anti-CBDC provision, sending a strong signal that a growing segment of Congress wants to prevent central bank digital currencies in the name of privacy, liberty, and financial autonomy.

#CBDC , #CryptoBan , #Fed , #blockchain , #CryptoNews

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XRP, the token closely tied to Ripple, faced intense selling pressure on Wednesday after repeatedly failing to break through the critical resistance zone near $2.12. Despite briefly touching a daily high of $2.17, the market turned against it, and the price slid back below key levels.

Liquidity Inflow Fails to Sustain Rally
XRP saw a two-stage recovery during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, momentarily reaching $2.18. However, sellers seized control at this point, dragging the price back down to around $2.09. This movement signals that traders are more focused on profit-taking than building long-term positions.
Despite heightened institutional participation and a 35% surge in 24-hour trading volume, XRP lagged behind the broader crypto market. While Bitcoin and Ethereum gained 2.3% and 6% respectively, XRP only managed a modest 0.9% increase.

Rejection At $2.17 Reveals Weak Buying Momentum
A sharp spike in volume—nearly doubling its 24-hour moving average—occurred as XRP tried to break through the $2.17 barrier, indicating heavy institutional selling. Instead of expanding positions, larger wallets used the liquidity to reduce exposure.
The token then fell back into the $2.09–2.10 range, where it absorbed some of the sell pressure. Attempts to climb above $2.12 were quickly pushed back by sellers, leaving the bulls unable to regain control.

Sentiment Diverges from Price Reality
Although social sentiment around XRP remains bullish—83% of mentions are positive—the price is stuck in a narrow $2.03 to $2.15 range. Analysts say a stronger buying impulse is necessary to trigger a breakout.
According to market observers, XRP now trades in a decisive zone. A breakout above $2.15 could open the door to $2.20–$2.25. Failure to do so may lead to a retracement back toward $2.03, where short-term support is forming.

XRP Exchange Activity Hits 2025 High
On-chain activity for XRP has surged. Earlier in December, the XRP Ledger’s velocity metric reached a yearly high of 0.0324, indicating that coins are actively circulating instead of sitting idle in wallets or cold storage.

ETF Capital Inflows Reflect Investor Interest
Beyond the spot market, XRP continues to attract capital. In the week ending December 5, net inflows into U.S.-listed XRP ETFs totaled $230 million. Among the largest contributions were $52 million into the Grayscale fund and over $28 million into Franklin’s XRPZ product.
Whether XRP can break past resistance and shift into a sustained rally remains to be seen. Much will depend on institutional momentum and broader investor sentiment in the days ahead.

#xrp , #Ripple , #Altcoin , #CryptoAnalysis , #CryptoNews

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As the crypto market eyes a potential rebound, Ethereum whales and sharks are quietly positioning themselves. Over the past three weeks, they have accumulated more than 934,000 ETH, which analysts say could signal strategic preparation for a coming price rally.

🔹 Big players are buying, small holders are selling

According to on-chain data from Santiment, a sharp divide is emerging between large and small Ethereum holders.

Addresses holding between 100 and 100,000 ETH have increased their balances by 934,240 tokens, while wallets with less than 10 ETH have sold over 1,000 ETH, highlighting contrasting market strategies.

🔹 Accumulation during the calm before the storm?

Interestingly, this wave of accumulation coincides with a period of reduced price volatility and market stabilization. Ethereum has been slowly recovering, and growing interest from large investors may be a precursor to further upside momentum.

🔹 Bullish signal? History says yes

Similar patterns have played out in past market cycles. Historically, such a divergence between whale and retail behavior has often preceded short-term rallies or trend reversals. This time, however, experts believe it’s not mere speculation — but strategic positioning that could set the stage for higher prices.

🔹 Ethereum: A battle of supply and demand

Today’s market reflects a growing imbalance between supply and demand. While retail investors are selling and taking profits, whales are accumulating as if waiting for the perfect opportunity. If this trend continues, Ethereum could experience a new wave of recovery — even without any major external catalyst.
Whale behavior is now a key signal to watch. The question is whether ETH can break out of its stagnation — or be prematurely written off by retail.

#Ethereum , #Altcoin , #CryptoWhales , #cryptotrading , #ETH

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The White House is preparing for the final round of interviews this week with candidates vying to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve. The contest features White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett and two other leading contenders to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May 2026.
According to three senior administration officials speaking to the Financial Times, President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are expected to meet with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh on Wednesday. Warsh is one of the finalists, alongside current Fed Governors Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, and BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder. Two additional finalists will be selected from this group, the officials noted.

Hassett was an early favorite, but selection not guaranteed
Kevin Hassett, who heads the National Economic Council, is considered the frontrunner for Powell’s seat, despite concerns among some investors that his close ties to Trump might lead him to support “excessive” rate cuts.
These concerns have been circulating within the Treasury Department and among bond market economists, who fear aggressive cuts could push inflation higher and destabilize the $30 trillion bond market. However, the administration insists that Hassett's appointment is not yet decided, as further interviews are scheduled.
Sources close to Trump’s team say the White House has floated the idea of Hassett serving a shortened term as Fed Chair, though he would still need Senate confirmation.
Earlier this month, Treasury Secretary Bessent presented Trump with a shortlist of four candidates, including Hassett and Warsh. The remaining two spots are expected to go to finalists from the group including Waller, Bowman, and Rieder. Interviews are set to continue next week, with a final decision anticipated by early January. Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles may also attend some of the meetings.
“Personnel decisions will be announced directly by President Trump himself. Any speculation before that is meaningless,” a White House spokesperson told the FT.
If Hassett transitions to the Fed, it is expected that Bessent would temporarily lead the National Economic Council, while continuing to serve as Treasury Secretary, according to four people familiar with internal planning.

Powell’s future remains uncertain as Trump signals clear preferences
Powell has not yet indicated whether he plans to remain on the Fed’s board after his term as Chair ends in May. Trump, however, has hinted that he already has a preferred candidate. “We’re looking at a few different people, but I have a pretty good idea who I want,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday.

Markets shift predictions after Trump’s comments
During a White House event on December 2nd, Trump referred to Hassett as a “potential Fed Chair”, causing market odds of his appointment to spike. On platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, Hassett’s chances briefly rose to 85%, before dipping back to around 72%. Warsh’s odds sit at about 13%, and Waller’s at roughly 5%.
Trump has spent months criticizing Powell and the Fed for being too slow to cut interest rates during his second term. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has reduced rates twice — in September and again in October — marking the first rate cuts of Trump’s current presidency. A third cut is expected this Wednesday.
At a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday, Hassett acknowledged that while he sees room for more cuts, he believes the Fed Chair’s most important job is to “follow economic data and avoid political interference.”

Trump questions legality of Powell’s reappointment under Biden
During a speech on Tuesday in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Trump doubled down on his criticism of Powell, claiming he had “just heard” that all four of Biden’s appointments to the Federal Reserve may have been approved through “automatic openings,” suggesting their validity could be challenged.
“It could be that all four Fed commissioners were signed off by Biden... I heard even someone else might have signed those commissions,” Trump said.

He mocked Powell for “acting too late” on interest rates, especially after JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon urged cuts. “If those commissions were signed like that, then maybe I’m wrong — but we’ll look into it,” Trump added.

#TRUMP , #Fed , #Powell , #USPolitics , #bondmarket

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a powerful message about artificial intelligence (AI), warning of its double-edged nature. While the Kremlin prepares an ambitious plan to deploy AI across all sectors of government and the economy, the head of state sounds the alarm:
“If we don’t use AI, we risk losing everything we care about. But if we use it recklessly, we’ll lose it all just the same.”

AI as a Double-Edged Sword
Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council, Putin described AI as one of the most crucial — and dangerous — inventions of the modern era. He was responding to comments from Igor Ashmanov, CEO of tech company Kribrum, who highlighted the worrying lack of regulation in the AI space.
Putin acknowledged that no one really knows how to handle AI yet, stating:
“This isn’t just a technical issue. It’s a question of preserving our values.”

AI Everywhere: Russia’s National Strategy
Meanwhile, the Russian government is finalizing a plan to embed AI systems across the entire country. From public administration to regional governments and industry, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says AI is to become a nationwide force.
“We are drafting a plan for the deployment of generative artificial intelligence — not just at the state level, but across all industries and regions,” Mishustin said, referencing Putin’s earlier call to develop sovereign Russian AI technologies.
The proposal includes the creation of an “AI Headquarters” — a control structure that will define strategic goals, monitor their progress, and coordinate across ministries, agencies, and private sector players. The plan now awaits Putin’s final approval.

National AI Mobilization
Putin had already called on the Russian nation to unite behind the development of homegrown AI systems during the “AI Journey” international conference in Moscow. He sees this as the key to Russia’s future technological independence.
At the event, Russia’s first functional AI-powered humanoid robot was unveiled — built by engineers supported by the nation’s largest bank, Sberbank.

Alliances and Energy Demands
Russia is also building international partnerships in AI and blockchain. It recently signed a cooperation deal with Iran and proposed a wide-ranging AI alliance to India during a diplomatic visit to New Delhi.
But there’s a catch: the energy demands of AI are enormous. According to VTB Bank, Russia will need to invest over $77 billion in new energy infrastructure to meet the growing electricity needs of AI computing and crypto mining in its data centers.

AI: Path to Power or Recipe for Disaster?
Putin’s position is clear — AI is too powerful to ignore, but too dangerous to use without strategy. The decisions Russia makes today could determine not only its technological trajectory, but potentially reshape the global balance of power.

#russia , #putin , #AI , #Geopolitics , #worldnews

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The crypto market is no stranger to bold statements and strong analysis—and one of the most striking lately comes from a well-known Bitcoin advisor on the BingX platform, known as Nebraskan G.ooner. Without mincing words, he declared that Shiba Inu (SHIB) is dead unless it urgently reclaims a key support zone.

Warning of a Breakdown: "SHIB is Dead"
In a technical analysis posted yesterday on X (formerly Twitter), Gooner stated that SHIB is effectively dead until it climbs back into the highlighted red zone on his chart. This key area lies between $0.000010 and $0.000014, shown as a broad red band.
This price range has historically been crucial—Shiba Inu consolidated there multiple times and used it as a launchpad for previous rallies. In early March 2024, SHIB rebounded from this zone and skyrocketed to $0.000045. Since then, the token has sharply fallen and, in recent months, slipped back below that critical support band.

Support Turned Resistance
Currently, the token trades below this crucial level, meaning former support has now flipped into a strong resistance—a common bearish signal in technical analysis. If SHIB doesn’t reclaim this range, any bullish momentum may face serious headwinds.
Gooner therefore argues that unless Shiba Inu reclaims this zone, the token is effectively "dead," as any attempt at recovery will be met with overwhelming selling pressure.

SHIB's Current Status: Still Under Pressure
At the time of writing, Shiba Inu is trading at $0.000008618, about 33–38% below the critical support range.
Despite a small daily gain of 1.78%, SHIB remains down 0.63% over the past week. Some investors are unfazed, noting that SHIB isn’t alone—many altcoins are currently stagnant or appear “dead” during this phase of the market.

Community Believes in a Comeback – But at What Cost?
Many community members still believe SHIB can recover—but only if the project team takes bold steps. Influencer Zach Humphries suggests that Shiba Inu must refocus all ecosystem efforts back on SHIB itself.
He proposes the team should:
🔹 Realign all initiatives to support SHIB

🔹 Target renewed interest from retail investors

🔹 Create a clear, actionable roadmap to revive the momentum seen in 2021

Can Bitcoin Save Shiba Inu?
One potential savior for SHIB may be Bitcoin itself. If BTC manages to break above $100,000, it could spark a wave of bullish sentiment across the entire market.
Analyst Captain Faibik recently forecasted that Bitcoin could bounce from $90,000 to $125,000 in the coming days. Bernstein, meanwhile, sees BTC reaching $150,000 by 2026.
Historically, sharp BTC rallies have ignited broader market movements, often pulling altcoins like SHIB along. But caution remains. Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that 2026 could be pivotal—either the market will fully break free from bearish trends or risk slipping into stagnation.

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The crypto community is abuzz after a massive transaction was detected on-chain: an anonymous whale transferred 750 million ADA—worth approximately $347 million—to the Binance exchange. This colossal movement has sparked serious questions about market sentiment and the potential for heightened volatility in Cardano’s price. For investors and enthusiasts alike, understanding the implications of such whale activity is essential to navigating the ever-shifting crypto landscape.

🔹 Massive ADA Transfer – A Red Flag?

Whenever such a large volume of cryptocurrency is sent to a major exchange, it often signals one of two main intentions. First, it might suggest an imminent large-scale sell-off, which could apply downward pressure on the asset's price. Alternatively, it could be part of a portfolio rebalancing strategy or a move to take advantage of exchange services like staking or lending.
The anonymity of the sender adds further intrigue, making it crucial to assess the broader market context before jumping to conclusions. While the transfer appears alarming at first glance, deeper analysis is needed.

🔹 Could This Impact Cardano's Price?

For ADA holders, the immediate concern is what this means for price action. A potential sell-off of this magnitude could trigger significant selling pressure—but that impact depends on several key factors:
Will the whale sell all 750 million ADA at once, or drip it into the market over time?Is Binance’s order book deep enough to absorb such volume without major slippage?What’s the current sentiment across the broader crypto market—bullish or bearish?
History shows that not all large exchange transfers result in price drops. Sometimes, they precede institutional moves or reflect standard treasury management by large traders.

🔹 How to Read Whale Alerts Like a Pro

Seeing a massive ADA-to-Binance transfer on Whale Alert can trigger fear—but savvy market participants use such signals as just one of many data points. Here’s a simple framework for evaluating them:
Context is king: Review recent price action and news about Cardano. Was there a price spike before the transfer?Exchange flows: Monitor whether other large wallets are also moving funds to or from exchanges. One transaction is less meaningful than a broader pattern.On-chain metrics: Look at other indicators such as active addresses, staking activity, and network development to form a complete picture.
This approach helps separate signal from noise—and avoids reactionary decisions based on a single event.

🔹 What's Next for ADA After This Whale Move?

Cardano’s long-term trajectory depends on fundamentals: network upgrades, developer activity, and adoption—not just one large transaction. Although this ADA transfer to Binance is significant in size, it’s just one moment in the lifecycle of the blockchain.
Investors should stay focused on the project roadmap, including developments in smart contracts and decentralized applications. In fact, the ability to transparently track such large movements in real time is a testament to the security and transparency of Cardano’s blockchain.

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As the Federal Reserve prepares for its final meeting of 2025, the cryptocurrency market is bracing for potential turbulence—and opportunity. Prediction markets currently assign a 94% chance that the Fed will cut rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, marking the third cut this year. The outcome could ignite a festive "Santa Claus rally"—or unleash a chilling “Santa Dump.”

Bitcoin and Crypto Under the Spotlight
The total crypto market cap has climbed to $3.2 trillion, with Bitcoin surging past $92,500. Mid-cap tokens like ZEC and AVAX are leading the charge. Investors are hopeful a rate cut could bring renewed momentum—but caution remains.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are still trading well below their all-time highs—down 28% and 36% respectively. Some traders view these levels as an opportunity to buy the dip ahead of potential bullish movement.

Santa Rally or Santa Dump? Liquidity Signals Hold the Key
Market watchers are laser-focused on one theme: liquidity. Analysts and major banks are hunting for signs such as liquidity injections, early support for reserves, or Fed language hinting at banking system stress.
Crypto markets, which respond swiftly to liquidity shifts, could spike sharply if Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms any balance sheet support or easing measures—fueling a classic “Santa Rally.”
But recent economic data urges caution. October job openings were higher than expected, bond yields are climbing, and inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. These indicators suggest the bond market is bracing for a hawkish Fed—raising the risk of a Santa Dump if Powell signals restraint.

FOMC History Suggests Volatility Ahead
Looking at prior FOMC meetings in 2025, Bitcoin has often responded with sharp moves—mostly to the downside:
🔹 Late January: -27%

🔹 Mid-March: -14%

🔹 Early May: +16%

🔹 Mid-June: -8%

🔹 July 30: -6%

🔹 Mid-September: -7%
This pattern shows that rate cuts alone aren’t enough. The market’s reaction heavily depends on how Powell communicates the Fed’s broader monetary strategy, especially any signals of new liquidity tools or asset purchases.

Bullish Setup Still Possible
Prominent analyst Van de Poppe notes that Bitcoin is holding key support around $91,500–92,000, and if that holds, he sees potential for a rally toward $100,000.
Ethereum has recently outperformed Bitcoin, signaling growing investor appetite for risk.

Cautious Optimism: Wait for Confirmation
Other analysts urge caution. They say the market needs a clear break above the 7-day and 30-day RVWAP levels—volume-weighted average price indicators—before traders can expect further gains.

Ideally, Bitcoin should break and sustain above $96,000–100,000, confirming a broader bullish trend that could extend into Q1 2026.

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis — one of the most prominent advocates for digital asset regulation in Congress — has indicated that the long-awaited crypto market structure bill is entering a decisive phase. According to her remarks, the legislation could be formally taken up next week.
Lummis made the announcement during the Blockchain Association Policy Summit on Tuesday, December 9, noting that she expects a markup hearing — the official debate, amendment, and internal vote on the bill — to take place before Congress leaves for the holiday recess. The markup is a crucial step before the bill can advance deeper into the legislative process.

The Bill Nears Completion, but Staff Are Exhausted
The senator acknowledged that progress has been slow, largely because both political parties have repeatedly revised significant portions of the text. According to Lummis, drafts have been changing almost every few days.
She also remarked with a hint of humor that her team — and the team of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who co-sponsors the bill — is “completely worn out.” To finalize a high-quality draft, Lummis plans to give their teams next week to complete the last round of revisions before everyone takes a well-needed Christmas break.
“My goal […] is to share a draft at the end of this week that represents our best efforts so far and let the industry, as well as Republicans and Democrats, review it before we go to markup next week,” she explained.
A markup hearing is a formal congressional event where a committee debates a bill section by section, proposes amendments, and ultimately votes on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

Delays Caused by Other Legislation and the Longest U.S. Government Shutdown
Although the Senate Banking Committee released an initial version of the bill in July, progress slowed dramatically. Several factors contributed to this, including:
The House’s approval of the Digital Asset Market Clarity ActThe longest government shutdown in U.S. historyOpposition from some lawmakers to certain DeFi-related provisions
Sources familiar with the process indicated that these issues together caused several weeks of delays.

Optimism Grows: The Bill Could Help Clarify the Market, but Political Disputes May Still Slow Its Path
A report published Monday, December 8, states that bipartisan negotiations have recently accelerated and that a markup is tentatively planned for December. This aligns with Lummis’s earlier comments from September, in which she predicted the bill could become law in 2026.
However, analysts warn that political dynamics could again disrupt the timeline. Even if senators move forward with the markup, internal disagreements between and within the parties may still delay a final vote.
Sources also emphasize that the bill must still pass through two essential congressional bodies:
The Senate Agriculture CommitteeAnd the Senate Banking Committee
Despite the obstacles, many leaders in the crypto industry welcome Congress’s push toward clearer regulation. They argue that the bill would bring long-awaited certainty to the U.S. blockchain ecosystem.
Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, stated:
“More finance will shift on-chain under [SEC Chair Paul Atkins]’s leadership once Congress passes a market structure law. Our leaders must agree on the final details without delays.”

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Renowned Bitcoin critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff has once again taken aim — this time at Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, for his bold declaration during the keynote at the Bitcoin MENA conference. Saylor claimed that his firm’s goal is to buy all available Bitcoin. “We’ll buy it all,” he stated confidently — a remark that drew immediate mockery from Schiff.

Saylor Aims to Turn the Middle East into a Bitcoin Sovereignty Hub
Michael Saylor delivered a 45-minute keynote speech to over 10,000 attendees including sovereign wealth fund reps, bankers, family offices, and hedge fund managers. He laid out a vision of transforming the Middle East into a global hub of Bitcoin-based financial infrastructure.
He described Bitcoin as “digital energy” — a programmable, scarce asset that could power a new era of economic sovereignty. MicroStrategy, which currently holds over 650,000 BTC, reaffirmed its commitment to aggressive accumulation, despite market fluctuations.

Schiff: That 8% Yield Exists Only in Saylor’s Imagination
Peter Schiff wasted no time in responding. He criticized not only Saylor’s maximalist approach to Bitcoin but also MicroStrategy’s use of preferred stock offering investors a promised 8% yield backed by the firm’s Bitcoin reserves.
But Schiff argued this yield only exists as long as Bitcoin’s price keeps going up. If the growth slows or reverses, the entire structure could collapse.
“There is no actual cash flow behind it. The yield only exists in Saylor’s imagination,” Schiff posted on social media.

Risk or Revolutionary Vision?
Saylor’s speech came shortly after MicroStrategy revealed its largest Bitcoin purchase in recent months. However, critics are warning that the strategy — built entirely on price speculation without generating real income — is dangerously fragile.

While Schiff believes it’s a bubble destined to burst, Saylor continues to promote Bitcoin as the only path to digital financial freedom.

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A major security breach has hit the crypto world. Binance co-CEO Yi He became the target of a hacking attack, in which her old WeChat account was hijacked and used to promote the little-known memecoin MUBARA. The goal? A classic pump-and-dump scheme designed to mislead traders and artificially inflate the token’s price.

Dormant Account, Old Number, and Sudden Promo Posts
Hackers managed to gain access to Yi He’s abandoned WeChat account on December 9, which was still linked to an outdated phone number. Soon after, they began posting messages portraying MUBARA (Mubarakah) as a high-potential token poised for rapid growth.
Given Yi He’s prominence in the crypto industry, the posts quickly went viral among her contacts, sparking a rush of buying activity on decentralized exchanges.

How the Scheme Worked: Stealth Buys, Price Spike, and Quick Dump
According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, the operation was premeditated. Two newly created wallets acquired 21.16 million MUBARA tokens for around $19,479 USDT, hours before the first promotional posts appeared.
Once the fake messages started circulating, the token price skyrocketed from $0.001 to $0.008, pushing its market cap to around $8 million and attracting frenzied trading on BNB Chain-based DEXes.
When enough liquidity was present, the wallets began selling. By the morning of December 10, the attackers had sold 11.95 million tokens for $43,520 USDT, with the remaining 9.21 million tokens still valued at around $31,000. The estimated profit: $55,000, potentially higher if the rest is sold.
After the exit, the token’s value plunged over 60%. Observers on X (formerly Twitter) pointed out wallet activity that suggested some traders knew about the posts in advance, reinforcing the suspicion of coordinated manipulation.

CZ and Yi He Respond: Web2 Platforms Are a Risk
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) was quick to react, urging users to ignore the misleading messages from Yi He’s compromised account. He also used the incident to criticize Web2 platforms’ weak security and their susceptibility to abuse in the crypto space.
Yi He confirmed the breach, explaining that the account had been abandoned for years and could no longer be recovered. She warned the community to avoid any promotions involving her name or associated with suspicious tokens.

Crypto Markets Still Vulnerable to Social Media Hacks
This incident highlights the reality that social media remains a powerful weapon in crypto market manipulation. In regions like China, where platforms like WeChat play a critical role in crypto trading communities, the danger is even more pronounced.
Even a long-forgotten account can become a tool for fraud if not properly deactivated or secured.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Hackers hijacked Yi He's old WeChat account to promote memecoin MUBARA

🔹 Fake promo messages triggered a price spike, enabling attackers to dump their tokens

🔹 Estimated profit exceeded $55,000 before the token crashed over 60%

🔹 CZ and Yi He warned users to ignore the messages and stay cautious

🔹 The case exposes critical security flaws in Web2 platforms like WeChat

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The meme token TRUMP is getting a fresh wave of momentum as its developers announce the launch of a new mobile game inspired by Donald Trump. The project aims to add real utility to the token and re-engage a community that has seen declining interest in recent months.

Trump Billionaires Club: A Monopoly-Style Game With NFTs
The new title, called Trump Billionaires Club, combines elements of classic board games with blockchain-powered NFTs and cryptocurrency. Players will be able to:
🔹 Collect and trade Trump-themed NFT figurines and badges

🔹 Complete missions and unlock in-game upgrades

🔹 Pay for features and items using TRUMP coin or standard payment methods
The game will be available on the Apple App Store and a dedicated website in late December 2025. Development is led in part by entrepreneur Bill Zanker, known for previous business ventures with Trump.

Early Signup Bonus: $1 Million in TRUMP Coin Rewards
Those who join the early waitlist are eligible for a share of $1 million worth of TRUMP coin rewards, according to the team.
The mobile-first approach is designed to attract a broader audience and streamline crypto onboarding for less technical users. The entire game economy will be built around TRUMP coin, making it central to transactions and gameplay mechanics.

A Comeback Attempt After Major Price Drop
TRUMP coin made headlines at the time of Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, reaching a market cap of $8.8 billion. Since then, however, its valuation has fallen below $1.2 billion, prompting a push for real-world use cases.
Despite high-profile promotions, including private dinners hosted by Bill Zanker and attended by Trump himself, the token has struggled to maintain traction. The upcoming mobile game represents a new, more strategic attempt to deliver real utility and attract long-term holders.

Additional Initiatives to Reignite TRUMP Coin Momentum
The game is just one piece of a larger strategy. Several complementary efforts are underway to strengthen TRUMP’s ecosystem:
🔹 A $5 million digital asset investment program has been approved by a media entity to purchase Bitcoin and TRUMP coin based on market dynamics

🔹 Launch of TrumpWallet, a dedicated crypto wallet and trading interface tailored to TRUMP token users

🔹 A proposed Trump Coin ETF, which has now appeared on the DTCC platform, signaling that trading could begin soon

Summary:
🔹 TRUMP Coin is launching a Trump-themed mobile game called “Trump Billionaires Club”

🔹 Players can use TRUMP coin for payments, upgrades, and NFT trading

🔹 Early users can win a share of $1 million in token rewards

🔹 A broader rollout includes a wallet, media-backed investment strategy, and a proposed ETF

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In a surprising shift that could reshape crypto fundraising in the U.S., SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated on Tuesday that most Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) should not be considered securities—and therefore should not fall under SEC regulation.
This marks a major reversal of previous regulatory positions, which since 2017 labeled nearly all ICOs as illegal, unregistered securities offerings.
“That’s what we want to encourage,” Atkins said at the Blockchain Association’s annual summit. “In our view, those kinds of offerings don’t fall under the definition of a security.”

Atkins Introduces New "Token Taxonomy"
Atkins based his comments on a classification framework he introduced last month. In it, he divides crypto tokens into four major categories:
🔹 Network tokens (used to operate decentralized blockchains)

🔹 Digital collectibles (like NFTs)

🔹 Utility tokens (such as memberships, tickets, or services)

🔹 Tokenized securities (digital representations of traditional stocks or financial assets)
According to Atkins, only the last category—tokenized securities—should be regulated by the SEC. The other three should fall outside the agency’s jurisdiction.
“Three of these areas fall under the CFTC’s oversight, not ours,” Atkins explained. “We’ll focus exclusively on tokenized securities.”

A Historic Pivot in Crypto Oversight
Atkins’ stance represents a dramatic shift from previous SEC leadership, which enforced the view that “almost everything is a security.” His more crypto-friendly approach could revive the ICO market in the U.S.
During Donald Trump’s first term, the SEC filed dozens of lawsuits against ICO issuers. But now, the SEC’s role in crypto oversight could be diminished, as most tokens may fall under the more lenient Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Some legal experts believe this move reflects a broader push in Congress to strengthen the CFTC’s role, aligning the U.S. more closely with crypto regulatory practices in the UK and parts of Asia.

What Tokens Would Be Exempt?
Under Atkins' framework, the following token types would not be treated as securities:
🔹 Tokens powering decentralized networks

🔹 Tokens tied to internet culture (memes, characters, events)

🔹 Tokens with practical use—such as access passes, tickets, or membership systems
Atkins also mentioned that the SEC’s “Project Crypto” initiative could support ICO development through exemptions and safe harbor rules.

Industry Moves Ahead—Coinbase Launches New ICO Platform
While the U.S. Senate continues to debate a broader crypto market structure bill, industry players aren’t waiting. Coinbase recently launched a new ICO platform after acquiring Echo for $375 million, giving U.S. retail investors access to newly created tokens.

Summary in a Minute:
🔹 SEC Chair Paul Atkins says most ICOs shouldn't be treated as securities

🔹 New token classification: only tokenized securities fall under SEC oversight

🔹 Could reignite the ICO boom and shift crypto authority to CFTC

🔹 Industry is responding: Coinbase launches U.S.-compliant ICO platform

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🔹 Markets anticipate a 25 bps Fed rate cut

🔹 Investors focus on Powell’s long-term vision

🔹 Liquidity management and policy path into 2026 are in the spotlight

The U.S. central bank is preparing for one of the most closely watched decisions of the year. At the upcoming FOMC meeting on December 10, most analysts expect an interest rate cut of 25 basis points. While this may provide short-term relief, the real impact will depend on how Fed Chair Jerome Powell outlines the path ahead toward 2026.

Economy Slows While Inflation Persists
The September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report showed year-on-year inflation at 2.8% — the fastest pace since spring 2024. Despite inflation remaining above the target, the combination of economic slowdown and rising costs is pushing for policy easing.

What the Experts Say
Jonathan Pink of UBS notes that there appears to be broad consensus within the committee:
“There’s strong support for a 25-bps rate cut. But the real focus will be on how Powell communicates the risks and maps out future policy for 2026.”
According to Pink, major changes to the dot plot are unlikely, but Fed balance sheet activity and liquidity management are gaining traction. The central bank is expected to begin buying $40–60 billion in Treasury bills per month to stabilize the repo market.

A Rate Cut Doesn’t Guarantee a Market Boost
Crypto analyst LA𝕏MAN warns that the rate cut alone won’t be enough:
“If the daily market structure doesn’t turn bullish, easing won’t reverse the bearish trend. QE could shift things, but the timing is uncertain, so I’m sticking to charts for now.”

Inflation and Policy — A Double-Edged Sword
Ed Ardenni of Denny Research believes that current inflation pressures are temporary. While tariffs briefly pushed prices up, he expects inflation to ease in the medium term.
“Markets expect cuts — and that expectation alone is enough to make the Fed respond,” Ardenni warns.
He also cautions that easing could cause volatility in equities, even if economic growth is maintained. He emphasized that Bitcoin is highly influenced by Fed policy and regulatory developments, rather than being a pure store of value.

Crypto and Liquidity Trends Into 2026
Lower interest rates typically benefit risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum by improving liquidity and reducing opportunity costs. However, stablecoin yields and on-chain dollar values may drop over time as TradFi yields decline.
Leon Waidmann adds:
“Lower rates push investors further out on the risk curve — crypto benefits from that. But falling TradFi yields will drag down stablecoin APYs, especially by 2026.”
He highlights that beyond rate cuts, the real catalysts will be tokenized assets, growing stablecoin adoption, and regulatory breakthroughs, such as the proposed Clarity Act.

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The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing 1.8 million workers, has launched a forceful attack on the Senate’s proposed cryptocurrency market-structure bill. In a sharply worded letter to the Senate Banking Committee, the union warned that the legislation, in its current form, poses “deeply irresponsible and reckless risks” to the retirement savings of American workers.
The letter, signed by AFT President Randi Weingarten, was addressed to Committee leaders Senator Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren. According to Weingarten, the bill threatens the financial future of working families and could destabilize the broader economy.
AFT argues that the legislation opens the door to widespread fraud within pension plans that manage the savings of millions — including funds linked to the teacher’s union itself. Randi emphasized that the bill treats cryptocurrencies “as if they were stable, proven assets — which they are not,” and further weakens critical investor protections surrounding traditional equities.

Tokenization at the Center of the Dispute: Union Warns That Pension Funds Could Be Flooded With Risky Digital Assets
AFT’s strongest objection targets a part of the bill that would allow non-crypto companies to tokenize their shares — placing them on a blockchain — while bypassing key securities laws. The union argues this loophole is extremely dangerous.
Weingarten warns:
“This legislative gap and the erosion of traditional securities rules will have catastrophic consequences. Pension funds and 401(k) plans may end up holding dangerous assets even when investing in what appear to be traditional securities.”
Tokenization, the process of converting conventional financial assets into blockchain-based tokens, has been heavily promoted by high-profile Wall Street leaders such as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

And while tokenization is often cited as the future of finance, AFT argues that this bill would subject these assets to the weakest regulatory standards — putting retirement savings at unnecessary risk.
The union further criticizes the bill for failing to address rampant criminal activity in the crypto markets. Weingarten points to ongoing fraud, illicit operations, and corruption, arguing that the proposal does nothing to stop them. She describes the framework as “reckless” and warns:
“If this bill becomes law, it has the potential to lay the groundwork for another financial crisis.”
AFT is not alone. The nation’s largest labor organization, the AFL-CIO, also submitted its objections to the Senate Banking Committee in October. As the bill moves closer to full Senate consideration, opposition from labor groups is intensifying.

Democrats Divided, Republicans Pushing Forward — Tokenization Remains the Biggest Obstacle
The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis, Bernie Moreno, and Tim Scott. It represents the Senate version of legislation already approved earlier this year by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The goal is to create a unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

But the biggest sticking point is how tokenized shares should be defined — whether as securities, or as a separate class of blockchain-based assets handled by a different regulator.
This question has fractured Democratic support. Backers of the bill will need at least seven Democratic votes for it to pass.
At last week’s CNBC CFO Council Summit in Washington, D.C., Senator Mark Warner described the situation bluntly:
“I’m currently in crypto hell trying to get this market-structure bill through.”
Warner joined other Democratic senators on Monday to review the proposal and consider alternative ideas.
The debate is further complicated by a turf battle between the CFTC and the SEC over who should have primary authority over digital assets.

Meanwhile, state regulators warn that the federal bill could strip them of their ability to protect residents from fraud.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin cautioned in a letter that the bill’s “sweeping provisions” could block state oversight and expose millions of Americans to predatory schemes.

Senate Work Slows But Momentum Is Returning
Progress on the Senate version of the bill was delayed for weeks due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. But movement has resumed.
Speaking at the Blockchain Association Policy Summit, Senator Cynthia Lummis said she expects to release a new draft of the legislation by the end of the week.

She noted that lawmakers from both parties — along with the crypto industry — will review the draft before the next round of markup.
Pressure is also rising from the banking sector.

The CEOs of Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo are scheduled to meet with senators this week to discuss how the proposed market-structure bill could reshape the American financial system.

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