[Kevin Warsh's probability of being nominated as Federal Reserve Chairman by Trump rises to 40%] Polymarket data shows that the probability of Kevin Warsh being nominated as Federal Reserve Chairman by U.S. President Trump has risen to 40%, up from 13% three days ago; the probability of Kevin Hassett being nominated has dropped from 73% to 52%. On December 13, President Trump stated that he has narrowed down his choices for the new Federal Reserve Chairman to Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett.

The institutional holdings of Bitcoin have reached approximately 5.94 million BTC, accounting for nearly 30% of the circulating supply. These holdings are distributed across exchanges ETF、 In the hands of listed companies and governments. （Cointelegraph）

[Citigroup Strategists: U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Expected to Steepen Driven by Short-Term Bonds] A report by Citigroup rate strategists indicates that the U.S. Treasury yield curve is expected to steepen, driven by short-term bonds. Due to the increased risk of rising unemployment rates caused by higher unemployment numbers or a sustained rebound in labor force participation, Citigroup leans toward a steepening bias for the bull market in 2026. The strategists believe that the market has already priced in expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts in the second half of this year, which will keep the middle part of the curve stable. Against the backdrop of a strong economy, a dovish Federal Reserve, and heightened supply concerns, the yield curve is expected to steepen further.

[Bank of Japan Plans to Raise Interest Rate to 0.75%, Potentially Reaching a 30-Year High] The Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting from December 18 to 19 and is currently finalizing plans to raise the policy interest rate from 0.5% to 0.75%, which would mark the highest level since 1995. Governor Kazuo Ueda has hinted at submitting a rate hike proposal, with more than half of the nine committee members expected to support it. The Japanese government has also generally endorsed the move. The Bank of Japan will make a final decision after assessing market conditions, and if implemented, this would be the first rate hike since January 2025.

[Gate Group CEO: Will Continue to Use Malta as the Core Hub for European Business Expansion] Gate Technology Ltd. CEO Giovanni Cunti stated that in 2018, Gate Group established its European operations in Malta and completed registration based on an evaluation of factors such as openness to crypto businesses and regulatory frameworks. Giovanni Cunti pointed out that Gate Group has strengthened compliance operations through collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Authority. Gate Group will continue to use Malta as the core hub for Europe, expanding Gate Group's business footprint in the European market.