ChainCatcher news, JPMorgan stated that the U.S. economy faces multiple policy risks brought by the proposals of the elected President Trump. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, Jubilee Royalty founder Tim Kotzman stated on social media that Ethan Peck, an employee of the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), submitted a shareholder proposal to Meta regarding Bitcoin reserves in the name of his family's holdings in Meta.The proposal mentions that Meta should consider replacing a portion or a certain percentage of its assets with assets that appreciate faster than bonds, even if these assets are more volatile in the short term. Due to its verifiable fixed supply, Bitcoin is the most effective store of value against inflation.

ChainCatcher news, Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min stated that in 2025, there will be an increased effort to coordinate fiscal policy and monetary policy, focusing on enhancing the combination effect and multiplier effect of policies. Through the use of public funds, it will be possible to stimulate more investment from credit funds and social capital, thereby playing a positive role in expanding domestic demand and supporting stable and healthy economic development.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Fed's Harker stated that amid uncertainty, the Fed is suitable for a slight pause. The Fed can maintain the current interest rate level for a period of time to observe the development of data. The Fed can hold the current policy position for a while, but not for too long.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, Nansen's Chief Research Analyst Aurelie Barthere stated that cryptocurrency investors are looking for new developments to "drive the bull market." This will include news of cooling U.S. inflation and labor markets, or the direction of future policies under the Trump administration. However, she expects the market to continue to fluctuate until there is further clarity."We expect the U.S. labor market to continue to soften, which should limit U.S. interest rates and help cryptocurrencies (including the price of XRP, which is following the same trend) to rise." Meeting with Trump before his inauguration is definitely a bullish signal, Barthere said.Zahreddine Touag, Head of Trading at Paris market Woorton, stated, "This week, we have seen consumers inclined to purchase XRP from our franchisees, mainly from retail brokers and crypto-native funds, which may be due to the recent good news from the Ripple Foundation regarding the potential listing of an XRP ETF and the launch of the RLUSD stablecoin."

ChainCatcher news, former member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, Makoto Sakurai, stated that given the increasing uncertainty brought by the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the likelihood of the Bank of Japan delaying interest rate hikes until March is growing. "When Trump comments on various issues, there seems to be too much uncertainty. There may not be enough reason to support a rate hike in January." As Makoto Sakurai spoke, observers of the Bank of Japan were looking for hints regarding a rate hike this month or later.Makoto Sakurai believes that the probability of a rate hike in March is as high as 70%, as the Bank of Japan may prefer to wait until the situation becomes clearer in the first few months after Trump's new administration takes office. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, the Trump administration's radical tariff policy may lead to further inflation, but economic models indicate that this will be a one-time increase in price levels rather than a long-term inflationary spiral.Wells Fargo economist Jay Bryson said this might persuade the Federal Reserve to be more patient in addressing inflation caused by tariffs, especially in the context of a continuing slowdown in the labor market. His view supports Wells Fargo's baseline expectation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three more times this year, each by 25 basis points.However, Bryson warned that if the trade war becomes more protracted, such as through a series of tit-for-tat international reprisals, the Federal Reserve may have to take the inflationary consequences more seriously.

ChainCatcher News, former vice president of the Bank of China, Wang Yongli, in his article "Rational View on Trump's New Bitcoin Policy" published in the first issue of "China Foreign Exchange" in 2025, pointed out that Bitcoin highly mimics gold at the "currency" level, and is therefore referred to as "digital gold." However, Bitcoin is a purely blockchain-based digital asset, not a natural physical asset. Its value depends on the development space of its application scenarios and the amount of belief and investment from people. Bitcoin can be divided into one hundred million tiny units, providing greater payment flexibility, but it does not have real gold backing and does not belong to the strict definition of "paper gold." Once trust is lost, it will vanish into thin air and become worthless, with risks far greater than those of gold.Moreover, Trump's new Bitcoin policy is difficult to implement. First, it is challenging for the U.S. to have new Bitcoin. The development of quantum computing technology will also pose significant challenges to the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Second, the so-called national strategic reserves of Bitcoin, whether as government (fiscal) strategic reserves or the Federal Reserve (central bank) as strategic reserves for the U.S. dollar, carry risks and uncertainties. Replacing gold reserves with Bitcoin reserves is unlikely to have any practical benefits for the U.S. dollar and is difficult to use for repaying government debt. Furthermore, Trump's new Bitcoin policy contradicts his stance of strengthening the U.S. dollar as a global key currency.Therefore, Bitcoin can only be a new type of tradable wealth or digital asset, and it is difficult to become a true currency. It cannot replace sovereign currencies, and whether it can replace gold as a national strategic reserve remains highly questionable. The international community should treat Trump's new Bitcoin policy with calmness and objectivity, and not blindly follow the trend.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President-elect Trump stated on social media that the Washington Post's report about the tariff policy being scaled back is inaccurate.

ChainCatcher news, the US Dollar Index DXY continues to decline, dipping to a low of 108.01, currently reported at 108.08. Non-US currencies are collectively rising, with the GBP/USD up 0.8%, reported at 1.2524; the EUR/USD is up 0.9%, reported at 1.0402. US stock index futures continue to rise, with the Nasdaq 100 futures up about 1%. European stocks are rising, with major indices such as the German DAX and French CAC40 expanding their gains to 1%.Previously, US media reported that Trump’s aides are exploring tariffs on "all countries," but only covering key imported goods.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve's Barkin stated that the story in 2025 will focus less on monetary policy and more on economic fundamentals, possibly involving geopolitics. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, despite gold prices hitting new highs and the Federal Reserve continuing to ease monetary policy, investors have sold off gold ETFs for the fourth consecutive year in 2024. Although optimism about the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts in 2024 helped gold ETFs rebound slightly, the results of the November U.S. elections ended this new momentum. After Trump won the election, the dollar strengthened, leading to another sell-off of these ETFs, and gold prices fell from historical highs as investors shifted their funds to other areas, including stocks and Bitcoin. During times of political and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in gold.Meanwhile, the geopolitical risks brought about by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have prompted central banks in emerging markets, Asian investors, and consumers to purchase physical gold as a means of portfolio diversification and hedging. These factors have led to a decline in demand for gold ETFs. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, the Jordanian Council of Ministers has approved the Jordan 2025 Blockchain Technology Policy, aimed at enhancing government services, transparency, and digital security.The main objectives of the policy include increasing confidence in government performance, ensuring the complete security and privacy of citizen data. It also aims to reduce the time and costs associated with government transactions, as well as support startups, build capacity, and develop professional skills in blockchain technology.The policy aligns with Jordan's vision for economic modernization, aiming to achieve excellence in the service sector, support national development, and increase service exports. By leveraging blockchain technology, Jordan seeks to enhance citizen confidence in government services, improve transparency, combat fraud, and reduce operational costs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, the excitement over the policies of President-elect Trump is expected to boost the outlook for several industries, including banking, energy, and cryptocurrency. Michael Rosen, Chief Investment Officer of Angeles Investments, stated: "People hope that next year's taxes and regulations can be lowered or reduced, which will help support corporate profits, and corporate profits are the main driver of the market."In addition, Trump's inauguration on January 20 next year may also bring some surprises to the market, as he is expected to issue at least 25 executive orders on his first day in office, covering a range of issues from immigration to energy and cryptocurrency policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, ETHDenver founder John Paller stated in an interview: "Trump's focus on deregulation and promoting economic growth could create ideal conditions for the flourishing of DeFi. That said, we need to protect innovative policies while allowing builders to experiment without fear."Web3 company Vanar's CEO Jawad Ashraf also mentioned that a more direct impact on DeFi is that the new U.S. government may provide clearer regulations on whether crypto tokens qualify as financial securities. This will lead to more fee conversion implementations and also make it possible to legally pay protocol revenues to token holders in the form of dividends.

ChainCatcher message, 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino posted on the X platform stating: "ETH is the internet's native store of value, with the best monetary policy in the world. The supply of BTC will continue to increase, reaching 21 million by 2140.As the usage of DeFi, stablecoins, NFTs, prediction markets, SocialFi, etc. increases, the supply of ETH decreases, stake ETH, earn yields and HODL."

ChainCatcher news, according to Barron's, as Bitcoin retraced to $94,000 on Christmas Eve, Yuya Hasegawa, an analyst at the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitbank, elaborated on three key factors influencing the crypto market in 2025.First, the direction of cryptocurrency policy under the Trump administration will dominate market sentiment. The proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve plan and the appointment of pro-cryptocurrency nominees are expected to directly impact the price trends of mainstream cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin.Second, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy will continue to affect the crypto market. Hasegawa pointed out that loose monetary policy has historically been favorable for Bitcoin prices, while the opposite would have a negative impact. Although the Federal Reserve has cut rates by 100 basis points this year, Trump's plan to impose tariffs of 10%-20% on all imported goods, with tariffs on Chinese goods potentially reaching 60%, could exacerbate inflationary pressures, forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates.Third, the U.S. government debt issue may become a new focus for the market. Hasegawa emphasized that a high-interest-rate environment will increase the burden of government debt. If concerns about debt sustainability arise and the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve plan is successfully implemented, Bitcoin's safe-haven properties as digital gold will gain more attention, potentially driving its valuation higher.

ChainCatcher news, according to industry officials, the cryptocurrency industry is pushing Trump's team to issue an executive order on his first day in office next month to initiate the promised cryptocurrency policy reforms, helping to drive the mainstream adoption of tokens. During his campaign, Trump promised to become the "cryptocurrency president," and the industry hopes he will fulfill this promise by creating a Bitcoin inventory through an executive order, ensuring that the industry can access banking services, and establishing a cryptocurrency committee. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, the composition of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee is about to change, while renewed inflation concerns are making central bank decisions more complex. Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points and hinted that there would only be two rate cuts in 2025.Chairman Powell clearly stated that the central bank is entering a new phase, and future rate cuts may be more gradual, depending on whether inflation decreases. In addition to the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board and the President of the New York Fed, the presidents of 11 regional Federal Reserve Banks will also take turns voting on interest rate decisions in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Institutions expect more divergence in the FOMC in 2025. An assessment of the committee's voting members along the hawkish-dovish spectrum reveals that the opinions of next year's FOMC voting members will become more polarized, with views scattered at both ends of the spectrum and less concentrated in the middle.