Upbit will temporarily suspend its charging and withdrawal due to STX network upgrade

[Probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January 2026 is 22.1%] CME 'FedWatch' data shows that the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January 2026 is 22.1%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 77.9%. The probability of the Federal Reserve cumulatively cutting interest rates by 25 basis points by March next year is 40.7%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 52%, and the probability of cumulatively cutting interest rates by 50 basis points is 7.4%.

[Market Analysis: Fed Internal Dissent Did Not Significantly Impact the Market] Eugene Epstein, Head of Trading and Structured Products at New Jersey-based Monecorp, stated that in the Federal Reserve's latest rate decision, three members expressed dissent, with disagreements among the dissenters: two voted against a rate cut, while Stephen Milan voted for a 50 basis point rate cut. Epstein believes this dissent did not have a substantial impact on the market, as it was perceived as a 'hawkish rate cut' and the dissent had already been anticipated by the market.

[Lead Bank Adds Loop Crypto to Core Member List to Expand Stablecoin Business] Lead Bank, backed by a16z, has added Loop Crypto to its core member list with the aim of expanding its stablecoin and payment business. Headquartered in Missouri, USA, Lead Bank has shifted its focus in recent years to fintech and cryptocurrency companies. In 2022, it was acquired by a team led by Jackie Reses. Earlier this year, Lead Bank raised $70 million in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $1.47 billion.

Tether is shifting towards health applications and robotics technology, which is its latest move away from the cryptocurrency business. （Decrypt）

The US banking regulatory agency has stated that JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citibank may face fines for cutting off banking services to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency companies. （The Bitcoin Historian）