Spot XRP ETFs have now attracted nearly $850 million in inflows since launching in mid-November — one of the strongest altcoin ETF starts on record — suggesting long-horizon capital continues to accumulate exposure.

[Bank of Japan May Raise Interest Rates in December, Reaching Highest Level Since 1995] Officials at the Bank of Japan plan to raise interest rates at the policy meeting later this month, provided there are no major shocks to the economy or financial markets. This rate hike would bring the policy rate to its highest level since 1995. According to informed sources, the Bank of Japan may signal further rate hikes in the future but will remain cautious about the upper limit of rates and assess the economy's response to each hike. Overnight swap indices indicate that traders estimate a roughly 90% chance of a rate hike this month. The Bank of Japan's estimated range for the neutral interest rate is between 1% and 2.5%.

[Reports suggest the Bank of Japan may lean toward a rate hike at the December meeting] On December 5, informed sources revealed that the Bank of Japan might lean toward raising interest rates at its December meeting and may retain the option for further policy tightening. The USD/JPY pair briefly dropped around 30 basis points, now trading at 154.96.

[Italian Ministry of Economy Orders Review of Cryptocurrency Risk Prevention Measures] The Bank of Italy and other financial regulatory agencies stated that the Italian Ministry of Economy has ordered an in-depth review of current cryptocurrency risk prevention measures due to the potential for related risks to continue rising. Regulators said they have initiated the review to assess whether the existing safeguards for direct and indirect investments in crypto assets by retail investors are adequate.

[Stratery has purchased 203,600 BTC so far in 2025, bringing total holdings to 650,000 BTC] Stratery stated on the X platform that it has purchased 203,600 BTC so far in 2025, valued at over $18.8 billion at current prices. Currently, Stratery holds a total of 650,000 BTC.