ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Wintermute predicts that by 2025, cryptocurrency will become more deeply integrated into traditional finance (TradFi) through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporate holdings.The UAE and Europe may follow the US in establishing BTC strategic reserves, a publicly listed company will sell debt or equity to purchase ETH mimicking MicroStrategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin acquisition policy, and a systemically important bank will offer customers spot cryptocurrency trading.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, ECB board member Lane stated that regardless of the measures taken by the Federal Reserve, the ECB should continue to lower borrowing costs. He said: "In the context of a downward trend in inflation becoming established and a weakening growth outlook, it is reasonable to continue cutting interest rates. The direction of interest rates is clear, and the scale and pace of rate cuts depend on the data to be released soon."Lane stated that the ECB "is not the 13th district bank of the Federal Reserve system; we make decisions based on our own mandate, which is to maintain price stability in the Eurozone." Economists and investors expect the ECB to cut rates again in less than three weeks, with economists anticipating three more cuts thereafter. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is slowing down the pace of rate cuts.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has appointed a new executive team for Europe to drive its regional expansion plans for 2025, which mainly includes:Mark Jennings has been appointed as the head of Europe, previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Kraken's European operations;Daniel Slutzkin has been appointed as the head of the UK, previously from the UK brokerage Stake.Vijay Selvam will serve as the International General Counsel, responsible for licensing and regulatory strategy in Europe and the UK, having been transferred from Gemini's Asia-Pacific team to work in the UK.It is reported that this appointment comes as EU member states face the December 30 deadline for the implementation of the MiCA regulation, which sets new rules for cryptocurrency service providers.

ChainCatcher news, according to an official announcement from the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish, its German subsidiary Bullish DE Custody GmbH has obtained licenses for crypto asset custody, proprietary trading, and prime brokerage from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) of Germany.Bullish plans to expand its services in the European Economic Area based on the framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which will take effect on December 30, 2024. The company has appointed Marco Bodewein as the Managing Director of Bullish DE, who has held significant positions at futurum bank AG and Bitcoin Group SE, bringing extensive experience in crypto and financial services.Additionally, the BaFin-authorized crypto trading firm tradias has completed integration with Bullish DE and has begun trading. Bullish DE is actively attracting professional and institutional investors in Germany, providing secure and compliant digital asset trading services.

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.Live analyst Adam posted on social media that as European and American traders return to the market, the flow of cryptocurrency and traditional funds is restarting, and the market is expected to continue rebounding this week. Trump will officially take office as President of the United States later this month, and market sentiment is generally optimistic.Adam pointed out that this Friday's unemployment rate and non-farm data will be one of the most important macro data points before Trump's inauguration, second only to next week's CPI data.In terms of market outlook, the return of European and American funds provides significant support for BTC, while altcoin markets have not fully launched, with only a few sectors like AI performing well. Large holders and institutions have ample margin, and there has been a recent increase in large bullish options transactions. From an event-driven perspective, options at the end of January are relatively undervalued, while those in March are relatively overvalued.Important events this week include:January 7: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the opening keynote speech at the CES conference in Las Vegas.January 8: The United States will announce the December ADP employment numbers and the initial jobless claims for the week.January 10: The United States will release the December unemployment rate and seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll data.

ChainCatcher news, ECB board member Stournaras stated that the pace of interest rate cuts should be gradual, and the European Central Bank should not rule out the possibility of significant rate cuts. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has called for Bitcoin to be included in the reserves of the European Central Bank and the German Central Bank.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, ECB board member Holzmann stated that the euro and energy will bring inflation risks. The European Central Bank may consider waiting longer before the next rate cut.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by CoinDesk, Floki is collaborating with asset managers to develop an ETP that tracks the FLOKI token, which may be launched to European investors in early 2025.Developers are seeking approval from the Floki DAO community to provide early liquidity when the product goes live. The voting will last for 48 hours and will end on December 27 at 11:00 UTC. If the proposal is approved, the FLOKI token will provide liquidity for the ETP while still being the property of Floki, and if the ETP has sufficient third-party liquidity, the tokens can be withdrawn.

ChainCatcher message, Greeks.live analyst Adam posted on social media that this Wednesday is Christmas, and major trading platforms in Europe and the United States will be closed for the holiday, with crypto funds typically showing outflows this week.Currently, ETFs are the main source of external funds for the crypto market, and the pressure from fund outflows on the crypto market has significantly increased compared to previous years, with strong risk-averse sentiment in the market. This bull market has not yet experienced a significant correction, and now with the Christmas holiday, funds are relatively tight. It is possible that there will be a deleveraging event before Trump's inauguration, with a strong risk-averse sentiment in the market.The options market has nearly $12 billion in options expiring, accounting for more than 40% of the current total open interest. Large traders and market makers are actively adjusting their positions, and paying close attention to the market can occasionally yield good opportunities for bargains. The volatility expectation for this week's Christmas is not high; the market is more focused on betting on the trends before and after Trump's inauguration at the end of January. Recently, it remains a good opportunity to buy options.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, Germany's DekaBank has obtained a cryptocurrency custody license from the country's regulatory authority BaFin and the European Central Bank (ECB). Commerzbank was the first German bank to receive a license last year, while other major banks, including DZ Bank, have yet to obtain one.BaFin has issued an additional 11 cryptocurrency custody licenses, primarily targeting cryptocurrency companies. One of these is the digital asset custody subsidiary of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank.The difference between DekaBank and Commerzbank in relation to cryptocurrency companies is that the former is licensed under the Banking Act (KWG). This is the second new license DekaBank has obtained this year. In July, the company received a license as a crypto securities registrar for issuing digital securities based on DLT in Germany. These crypto securities can be issued without the need for a central securities depository (CSD).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the EU's crypto asset law is set to come into full effect by the end of the year. To comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), several cryptocurrency exchanges within the EU have delisted the mainstream stablecoin Tether's USDT. Tether's main competitor, Circle, obtained such a license in July.However, Tether has not yet obtained such a license but has not ruled out the possibility of attempting to acquire one in the future. In the absence of a license for Tether, regulated exchanges must delist the token by December 30. The new EU regulations aim to provide regulators with deeper insights into cryptocurrency flows and help prevent criminal activities such as money laundering, as blockchain forensic experts state that USDT is often used in such crimes.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency asset management company Bitwise has launched a Solana staking ETP in Europe, with the code BSOL. Solana staking company Marinade will be the staking provider for Bitwise. BSOL will charge investors an annual fee of 0.85%.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the digital asset company Tether has announced its investment in the European stablecoin provider StablR, aiming to accelerate adoption in the region.Tether's investment in StablR demonstrates its commitment to the European market and support for fully regulated stablecoins. In July of this year, StablR obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority for its MiCAR-compliant stablecoin.Currently, StablR offers two tokens: EURR and USDR, both issued in the form of ERC-20 and Solana-compatible tokens, which can be seamlessly transferred to any Ethereum or Solana wallet address.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its final guidance on Tuesday to assist member states in implementing the upcoming regulations. ESMA published the final report on reverse solicitation, systems, the potential classification of cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, and technical standards for preventing market abuse.The EU's dedicated regulation for the cryptocurrency industry, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, is set to come into effect on December 30 across 27 member states. However, some countries have yet to develop legislation to implement MiCA. The Bank of Portugal stated on Monday that, as the legislation has not yet been passed, it is currently unclear which national authority will be responsible for these rules. Industry associations noted that part of the delay in national authorities is due to the short time gap between ESMA's release of the final technical standards in October and the implementation date.ESMA Chair Verena Ross stated, "Looking ahead, as the transition period progresses, we will continue to provide guidance and work with all national competent authorities (NCAs) to ensure the smooth implementation of MiCA and support a level playing field through regulatory convergence actions."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, European lawmakers are calling for the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, rejecting the digital euro.