The US stock market is expected to close quietly on the last full trading day before the Christmas holiday. Yardeni Research has raised its gold price target for the coming years, expecting it to reach $5,000 by the end of next year and possibly touch $10,000 by the end of 2029.

Odaily News The initial value of the annualized real GDP in the United States for the third quarter is 240250 billion USD, compared to the previous value of 237710 billion USD. After the GDP data was released, the spot gold price dropped 5 USD in the short-term, currently reported at 4486.58 USD/ounce. (Jin10)

PANews, December 23 news, according to Jin10 data, the preliminary value of the annualized quarterly real GDP for the third quarter in the United States recorded 4.3%, far exceeding the expected 3.3% and the previous value of 3.8%. The preliminary value of the core PCE price index annualized quarterly rate is 2.9%, in line with market expectations, higher than the previous value of 2.6%. Additionally, the preliminary value of real personal consumption expenditures quarterly rate is 3.5%, significantly higher than the expected 2.7% and the previous value of 2.5%.

BlockBeats news, on December 23, the annualized quarterly rate of the actual GDP in the United States for the third quarter was 4.3%, expected 3.3%, previous value 3.8%. (Jin10)

Odaily News South Korea's credit card giant BC Card announced that it has completed a pilot project for stablecoin payments, which allows foreign users to pay local merchants using stablecoins. Foreign users can exchange their stablecoins stored in overseas wallets partnered with BC Card for digital prepaid cards.

Odaily News XTB analyst Hani Abuagla stated in a report that if the U.S. third quarter economic growth data falls short of expectations, the dollar will be very weak. Any signs of economic cooling could reinforce expectations for the Fed to further cut rates next year, which would lower yields and further weaken the dollar. The reduction of liquidity at the end of the year and recent changes in global monetary policy may exacerbate this sensitivity. In particular, the recent interest rate hike by the Central Bank of Japan may encourage capital inflows into the yen, and if U.S. economic data disappoints, it will further suppress the dollar. (Jin10)

According to ChainCatcher news and Forbes, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bentsen recently claimed he is promoting "the largest merger in history"—integrating Main Street with Wall Street. Against the backdrop of Bitcoin prices falling 6% in 2025, the "Beautiful Plan" launched by the Trump administration provides $1,000 in a "Trump account" for newborns, aiming to cultivate nationwide investment awareness. Meanwhile, Wall Street financial giants like BlackRock have accumulated nearly $70 billion in Bitcoin ETFs, as Crypto Assets accelerate their integration into the mainstream financial system. Bentsen predicts that tax cuts will bring a "huge tax refund year" in the first quarter of 2026, while the Trump administration plans to introduce a market structure bill in early 2026 to further regulate the stablecoin market.

The 2026 Commodity Outlook Report released by IG market analysts shows that gold is expected to rise supported by Central Bank buying demand and a decline in real yields, while silver is expected to break through $65 due to rising demand and supply shortages. In contrast, the energy market faces pressure, with oil prices expected to fall.

Odaily News The unemployment rate in the United States reached a four-year high of 4.6% in November, yet Trump argues that a "single phone call" is all it takes to drop to zero. Analysts point out that this kind of "burying one's head in the sand" that disregards the public's real feelings puts him at great risk. Questioning the validity of official data could undermine the government's important role in helping businesses make informed hiring decisions. Trump's claim that the U.S. job market is better than it actually is may lead to doubts about his own credibility, especially on the economy, which is his weakest issue in the midterm elections. (Jin10)

The Sui ecosystem lending protocol Scallop has undergone a comprehensive upgrade to its DApp, adding Flash Loans functionality that allows users to borrow assets without prepaying Collateral and return them in the same transaction. In addition, Scallop Tools has implemented several new features, including one-click cleaning of Wallet space.

The fully homomorphic encryption network Zama announced that OG NFT holders can participate in the public auction of ZAMA Tokens, with an FDV of 55 million USD, and holders can receive a 5% reward on the transaction price. The auction will take place from January 12 to 15 and will use a sealed bidding Dutch Auction method.

According to Foresight News, Zama tweeted that OG NFT holders can participate in the public sale of tokens at a price of $0.005, with an FDV of $55 million, and can purchase up to 40,000 coins. Additionally, at the end of the public auction, anyone holding a Zama OG NFT will receive a reward of 5% of the final price (each wallet can hold a maximum of 1 OG NFT).

Odaily News According to Arkham monitoring, a total of 93,793 FLOKS were deposited into CEX in the past hour, worth approximately $540,000. Another wallet currently holds FOLKS tokens worth about $720,000, which may also be deposited into CEX.

BlockBeats news, on December 23, the on-chain Futures Trading platform TurboFlow announced the official launch of its points incentive program, which serves as an important credential for measuring user community engagement and is directly linked to future Platform Token Airdrop shares. TurboFlow stated that the introduction of the points program aims to reward community members who actively participate and contribute. Through points, users can not only obtain future Platform Token Airdrops but also enjoy multiple benefits, including exclusive services and community governance rights. In terms of the points calculation mechanism, TurboFlow adopts a dynamic weighting model that covers two main dimensions: trading and rise. Among these, inviting new users and promoting community growth have higher weights to encourage more community participation in platform development. The platform also emphasizes that the specific weights and parameters for points calculation will remain undisclosed to prevent malicious operations and ensure fairness. As a community

The price of Bitcoin continues to maintain a downward trend after failing to break through the 90,000 USD mark. Currently, the short-term support level is between 84,000 and 84,500 USD; if it falls below this level, it may test 80,000 USD. A break above the descending trend line could signal a return to an upward trend, with a target of 100,000 USD.

Thin market liquidity and rising precious metal prices have kept Bitcoin below $90,000. Analysts warn that the record options expiration on Friday will increase volatility, with about 300,000 BTC options contracts expiring, with a notional value of approximately $23.7 billion.

BlockBeats news, on December 23, Franklin Templeton officially updated the holdings data of its XRP Spot ETF. As of December 22, the ETF's XRP open interest has surpassed 100 million coins for the first time, reaching 101,552,283.62 coins, with a holdings market capitalization of 192,683,271.89 dollars. In addition, the total net asset size of this ETF is currently 183.41 million dollars, and the current number of circulating shares is 8,900,000.

According to the Gate News bot message, the official announcement from Gate is on December 23, 2025. Gate will open pre-market OTC trading for Space( on December 23, 2025, at 22:00 UTC+8. This trading involves SPACE Points), with a total issuance of 1,000,000,000. Once the project team officially announces the token economics, the platform will proportionally exchange pre-market OTC trading orders based on the actual token issuance amount and the preset points issuance amount, keeping the order amount unchanged. Space is a decentralized prediction market platform built on the Solana blockchain, where users can trade on the outcomes of real-world events across various fields such as cryptocurrency, politics, sports, technology, and culture. All transactions are priced in USDT.

ChainCatcher news, NYSE American, a subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange, announced that Hyperscale Data will allocate approximately $76 million to its Bitcoin treasury, accounting for about 100.75% of the company's market capitalization. Currently, its wholly-owned subsidiary Sentinum holds a total of 514.9655 Bitcoins (including 440.2341 Bitcoins acquired in the open market and approximately 74.7313 Bitcoins obtained from its Bitcoin mining operations), and has also allocated $30.5 million in cash to continue purchasing Bitcoins in the open market, aiming to reach a Bitcoin value of $100 million on its balance sheet.

BlockBeats news, on December 23, 2025, the cryptocurrency industry experienced unprecedented upheaval and turning points. From Trump's pro-crypto policies since taking office, the departure of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, the signing of the GENIUS Act, and the continued popularity of Bitcoin ETFs, to the creation of the highest single-day liquidation event in crypto history during the big dump on October 11, the major events of this year have been like a roller coaster ride. Trump - undoubtedly the most influential presence on the crypto market trends in 2025. The emergence of TRUMP coin marked the peak of FOMO in the market, while a series of tariff-related news triggered a big dump in the crypto market, and the signing of an executive order allowing retirement accounts to invest in crypto once again led Bitcoin to start a pump, setting a new historical high. The regulatory environment shifted from strict enforcement to innovation-friendly, as the U.S. officially moved towards "加.

According to ChainCatcher news, Onchain Lens monitoring shows that trader James Wynn opened a Bitcoin long position with 40x leverage, with the current BTC price at $87,562.8. In the past three days, James completed 3 trades, of which two were BTC trades (one long and one short), earning a total profit of $40,521; however, his PEPE (long) trade incurred a loss of $6,908.

The total financing amount for payment companies reached $6.2 billion in 2025, a staggering increase of 1048% compared to 2024. Major financiers include Circle, Figure, Tempo, and others. RedotPay completed $107 million in Series B financing, attracting investments from Goodwater Capital and others.

Macroeconomic analyst Luke Gromen believes that there will be no large-scale money printing next year, mainly due to high economic leverage and Bitcoin facing exponential deflationary pressure. He is optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects but expects it to be under pressure in the short term due to deflation and declining equity asset prices.

In Ethereum stablecoin trading, P2P accounts for 67% of the number of transactions but only 24% of the volume. B2B trading volume rose by 156%, and P2B trading increased by 167%. The report shows that stablecoins are gradually maturing in large commercial settlements, with the proportion of consumers paying businesses using stablecoins rapidly increasing.

The 2025 annual report on the crypto market released by K33 Research indicates that Bitcoin's fundamentals are strong but prices are weak, with the US government and some national pension funds actively investing in Bitcoin. The report believes there are investment opportunities during market adjustments and expects positive performance in 2026, especially under potential loose monetary policy.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of December 22, 2025, focusing on the latest Bitcoin news, Ethereum upgrades, DOGE trends, real-time crypto asset prices, and price predictions. Today's major events in the Web3 field include: 1. The first Bitcoin financial services company, Fold Holdings, has been listed in the Russell 2000, while MSCI plans to exclude companies with encryption holdings; 2. Pro-crypto Michael Selig officially takes charge of the CFTC, with acting chair Caroline Pham transitioning to an executive role at MoonPay; 3. BlackRock positions the spot Bitcoin ETF as a core asset allocation for 2025, as one of the three major investment themes.

APRO has launched verifiable, near-real-time sports data covering various events, and has introduced an Oracle-as-a-Service subscription platform that supports standard data access and payment. In the future, it will expand into the data field to promote the scaled development of prediction markets.

Recently, the cross-border payment Token XRP has been fluctuating around the price of 1.88 dollars. Market data shows that after XRP attempted to break through the key resistance level at the beginning of this week and failed, it subsequently fell below an important support range, with its trend weakening in sync with the overall Crypto Assets market. As of the afternoon of the Asian trading session, XRP is priced at approximately 1.88 dollars, facing obvious short-term pressure. From a mid-term performance perspective, XRP still maintains a significant increase. Compared to the price of about $1.1 at the beginning of 2025, the current increase is approximately between 70% and 80%. However, the weakening of the short-term technical structure has led some profit-taking, and bearish sentiment is gradually gaining the upper hand.

Strategy halts Bitcoin accumulation, cash reserves rise to 2.2 billion to cope with market downturn risks. MSTR stock price has significantly retraced, market sentiment is leaning defensive, and institutions are choosing to reduce risk. Bitcoin may fluctuate in the short term, it is recommended that users control their positions and flexibly allocate digital assets.

Odaily News Gold prices continued to rise after reaching a new high on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand and a weakening dollar, with the market expecting the Fed to further cut interest rates next year. Pepperstone research strategist Ahmed Asiri stated that a low interest rate and a weak dollar environment naturally enhance the relative attractiveness of precious metals. The gold price approaching the level of 4500 USD reflects that the market has adapted to the rising gold prices, rather than being temporarily inflated by speculators. (Jin10)

Hong Kong takes another key step in the regulation of Crypto Assets. According to regulatory documents released on December 4, the Insurance Authority (IA) of Hong Kong announced a draft allowing insurance companies to invest directly in Bitcoin and other encryption, but they must allocate a 100% capital charge for related assets to address high Fluctuation and potential market risks. Under this framework, insurance companies must hold risk capital equivalent to their Crypto Assets investments, which means that high-risk digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum will be considered one of the configurations with the lowest capital utilization efficiency. In contrast, stablecoins will be treated differently, with their capital requirements linked to the risk weights of the fiat currencies they are pegged to. If they are compliant stablecoins regulated by Hong Kong, the capital pressure will be significantly lower than that of traditional Crypto Assets.

Odaily News Verse 8 stated on the X platform that Verse 8 has received a special report from Google Cloud Tech, and the two sides are collaborating to promote large-scale creation of AI-native games. The project is dedicated to allowing everyone to participate in high-quality, creator-led game development.

Odaily News According to monitoring by The Data Nerd, 1 hour ago, GSR (0x123...abc) transferred 2000 ETH to DBS Bank, worth 5.93 million dollars. In the past 2 days, GSR has transferred a total of 4400 ETH to DBS Bank, with a total value of 13.2 million dollars.

According to BlockBeats, after the official tweet from BNB Chain was published, several Meme coins with the same name quickly emerged, with one Token's market capitalization once reaching $200,000, but after the tweet was deleted, the market capitalization plummeted to $13,000. The market is sensitive to similar hype, and users need to be wary of the trading risks associated with Meme coins.

Gate Group announced that it will launch the "Japan-Korea Winter Series Activities" in January 2026, aimed at enhancing brand communication and interaction through offline entertainment travel and community activities. The activities do not involve encryption asset trading or economic benefits.

Gate News Bot news, on December 23, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, RAVE (RaveDAO) is currently reported at $0.62, with a rise of 19.67% in the past 24 hours, peaking at $0.77 and dropping to a low of $0.26. The 24-hour volume reached $105 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $142 million, up by $23.3 million compared to yesterday. RaveDAO is a global movement formed by music lovers, serial entrepreneurs, builders, early adopters of crypto, and practitioners in the tech industry. The project aims to bring millions of electronic dance music enthusiasts into the crypto ecosystem. Since its launch as a 200-person party during a crypto conference in November 2023, it has grown to attract an average of 3000 participants per event. Each event participant receives an NFT as proof of participation, and 2% of the event's proceeds.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing significant phase pressure. Recent data shows that after several weeks of capital inflows, approximately $555 million was withdrawn from Ethereum-related products last week, making it the largest outflow among digital asset funds during that period. This change has significantly cooled market expectations for "Ethereum to dominate the altcoin season in 2026." According to data disclosed by CoinShares, this is the first week of net outflow for Ethereum in a month. Analysts believe that the delay of the Clarity Act at a critical juncture is one of the important factors triggering the capital withdrawal. The flow of funds shows that almost all ETH outflows come from the US market, indicating that the price trend of Ethereum is highly related to the US crypto regulatory environment.

Recently, there has been a new development in Wyoming politics. Representative Harriet Hageman released a five-second video shortly after Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed her resignation, featuring only the word "Soon" next to her avatar. This move quickly broke the months of silence on her social media account and is seen by outsiders as a strong signal that she may run for the Wyoming Senate seat in 2026. Lummis has long been regarded as one of the staunchest supporters of cryptocurrency in the U.S. Congress. She has played a key role in advancing legislation on crypto market structure, regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, and banking access for digital asset companies, and has co-sponsored important proposals such as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act. As she nears retirement, the digital asset industry may lose a highly influential ally in the Senate.

According to Jinse Finance, PeckShield monitoring reports that the wallet addresses 0x1209...e9C and 0xaac6...508 were attacked due to private key leaks, resulting in approximately 2.3 million USDT being stolen. The attackers then exchanged these USDT for 757.6 ETH and laundered the funds through Tornado Cash.

Recently, the crypto market has once again heated up due to Peter Brandt's pessimistic prediction for Bitcoin. This seasoned trader with decades of experience pointed out that Bitcoin has undergone multiple exponential parabolic rises over the past 15 years, often followed by deep pullbacks, with declines generally around 80%. In his view, the current cycle is not over, and this round of adjustment may even last until 2029, with the next clear bull run peak possibly occurring in September 2029. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin prices have long hovered below $90,000, with a noticeable decline in market risk appetite. Some investors have started to shift their focus from Bitcoin to the altcoin market, leading to a rise in discussions about the "altcoin season is coming." As Bitcoin's dominance weakens, the rotation of funds is believed to potentially benefit mainstream altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.

Gate News Bot news, on December 23, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, PIPPIN (pippin) is currently priced at $0.38, up 6.59% in the last 24 hours, with a high of $0.53 and a low of $0.28, and a 24-hour volume of $65.2 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $380 million, an increase of $23.5 million compared to yesterday. Pippin is an ecological project centered around gentle miracles and kindness, dedicated to creating wonderful connections in the virtual world. The project revolves around the Pippin unicorn and integrates the technological foundation of the BabyAGI framework to build a "Wobbly Worlds" full of imagination and kindness for the community. ## Important News about PIPPIN Recently: 1️⃣ **Mind

PANews, December 23, reported that Marc Zeller, a former core member of AAVE, stated that the Aave DAO is the true driving force behind the operation of the protocol, rather than Avara, which has transformed into an independent enterprise. Over the past three years, core matters including Risk Management, technical upgrades, and ecosystem expansion have been executed by service providers under the DAO, continuously bringing substantial revenue to the protocol. Zeller emphasized that if strategic brand assets such as domain names and trademarks are still unilaterally controlled by a private company, it not only weakens DAO governance but may also harm ecosystem fairness and talent retention, ultimately jeopardizing the development foundation of the entire protocol in the long run.

The United States' regulatory landscape for crypto assets has seen a significant personnel change. Michael Selig, a supporter of crypto asset development, has officially been sworn in as the 16th chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), succeeding acting chair Caroline Pham, who served for nearly four years. This appointment is regarded as an important signal of the ongoing shift in the U.S. digital asset regulatory direction towards a balance of "clear rules and innovation." Selig was previously confirmed by the Senate on December 18 and served as the chief legal advisor for the cryptocurrency working group at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as a senior advisor to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. His background spans both the SEC and the CFTC, and he is seen by the market as an important bridge to promote the coordinated regulation of crypto assets and derivatives. In his inaugural speech, Selig stated that we are currently in a "unique moment," with new technologies, digital asset platforms, and retail participation rapidly increasing, and Congress may also advance legislation on the market structure of digital assets.

The petition supporting Samourai Bitcoin developers is gaining momentum. The latest data shows that over 11,000 people worldwide have signed the petition, backing two Bitcoin developers facing legal risks due to the development of privacy tools. Signatories include Open Source developers, privacy advocates, and a large number of Bitcoin users. The rapid rise in this number reflects the general anxiety within the encryption community regarding the question of whether "code will be considered a crime." This incident has been continuously fermenting on social media platforms, developer forums, and within policy circles. Supporters generally believe that the authorities' enforcement focus is shifting from specific unlawful acts to accountability for the neutral code itself. In their view, the Samourai developers have merely built Bitcoin privacy tools and have not controlled user funds or participated in any trading activities. This petition has gradually evolved into a symbol of opposition to regulatory overreach.

Gate News Bot news, on December 23, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, XRP (XRP) is currently priced at $1.88, falling 2.55% in the last 24 hours, with a high of $1.98 and a low of $1.77. The current market capitalization is approximately $113.841 billion, ranking 5th in the global encryption asset market capitalization. The XRP Ledger is a blockchain designed for business, led by a global community of enterprises and developers, dedicated to solving problems and creating value. The chain has been validated to maintain a flawless operational record over more than a decade, featuring a smooth development experience, low transaction costs, high performance, and sustainability characteristics. The XRP Ledger offers decentralized exchanges, cross-currency payments, payment channels, multi-signatures, and tokens, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second, with a transaction fee of only

Recently, the social sentiment around XRP in mainstream Crypto Assets communities has noticeably weakened. According to Santiment's data, discussions surrounding XRP have gradually shifted from optimism to caution, with negative sentiment, skepticism, and fatigue replacing the previous confidence. This change typically occurs during the long consolidation phase of Crypto Assets, and based on historical experience, similar sentiment lows for XRP are often accompanied by subsequent price rebounds. Market sentiment has a significant impact on the pricing of digital assets. When retail traders' patience wears thin, short-term selling pressure often increases, and prices may dip or remain volatile. However, such stages reflect more of an emotional sell-off rather than a deterioration of fundamentals. Currently, the social sentiment around XRP resembles psychological fatigue among market participants rather than panic selling.

The Czech Republic has recently clarified its tax policy on crypto assets: individuals who sell Bitcoin and other crypto assets after holding them for three years will be exempt from Capital Gains Tax. This move has quickly attracted market attention, making the Czech Republic one of the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe, and providing a clear and direct policy incentive for long-term holding of Bitcoin. The core objective of this policy is to encourage long-term investment and reduce short-term speculative behavior. By providing tax incentives to long-term holders, regulators hope to guide investors to allocate digital assets more rationally, thereby reducing market volatility and promoting the crypto ecosystem towards a more mature and stable development path. For investors who are optimistic about the value of Bitcoin in the long term, the "three years tax exemption" significantly increases net return expectations.

The world's largest asset management company BlackRock has officially included the Spot Bitcoin ETF as one of its three major investment themes for 2025, alongside U.S. Treasuries and large U.S. tech stocks, sending a strong signal of the long-term allocation value of Bitcoin from institutional levels. BlackRock stated that its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) will form its core investment direction for next year together with short-term U.S. Treasury ETFs and tech stock ETFs covering the "Big Seven" U.S. stocks. Despite a significant correction in Bitcoin's price since 2025, the flow of funds indicates that institutional demand has not weakened. Data shows that IBIT has attracted over $25 billion in net inflows year-to-date, ranking sixth in global ETF inflows. Even though Bitcoin has dropped about 30% from its peak last year, investors continue to build long positions through Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

PANews, December 23 news, according to the official announcement, Gate CandyDrop will officially launch the全民Airdrop 8.0 event from December 23, 2025, 16:00 to January 6, 2026, 16:00 (UTC+8). Users can participate in sharing 30 by completing specified Futures Trading and inviting friends tasks.