2025-12-15
1. Moody's proposes a stablecoin rating framework centered on reserve quality
PANews reported on December 13th that, "According to The Block, credit rating agency Moody's has proposed a new framework for assessing stablecoins. This framework will evaluate and rate the creditworthiness of stablecoin debt. Moody's framework effectively means that two stablecoins claiming 1:1 backing of the US dollar, even if they share the same underlying assets, could receive different ratings due to the different assets used to back them."
2. Last week, the crypto space saw a new funding of $176 million, bringing the total crypto funding for the year to over $25 billion
BlockBeats News reported on December 14th, "This week, venture capital firms added $176 million in new investment to the cryptocurrency sector. So far this year, cryptocurrency startups have raised over $25 billion, far exceeding analysts' expectations. The main investors in this week's funding round include Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and DCG. Despite the cryptocurrency market's total market capitalization dropping $1 trillion from its October high, several institutions are still increasing their investments."
3. Publicly listed companies, governments, ETFs, and exchanges collectively hold 5.94 million Bitcoins, representing 29.8% of the circulating supply
PANews reported on December 13th that, "Glassnode published an analysis stating that the holdings of Bitcoin by major holder types are as follows:
Publicly listed companies: Approximately 1.07 million Bitcoins
Government agencies: Approximately 620,000 Bitcoins
US spot ETFs: Approximately 1.31 million Bitcoins
Exchanges: Approximately 2.94 million Bitcoins
These institutions collectively hold approximately 5.94 million bitcoins, representing about 29.8% of the circulating supply, highlighting the growing concentration of liquidity in the hands of institutions and custodians."
4. The UK Treasury plans to develop crypto regulatory rules, to be implemented from 2027
PANews reported on December 15th that, "According to The Guardian, the UK Treasury is drafting new regulations to bring cryptocurrencies under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory framework from 2027, subjecting them to the same regulations as other financial products. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stated that this move aims to enhance transparency, boost consumer confidence, and combat illegal activities. The UK government also plans to ban the use of cryptocurrencies for political donations, addressing concerns about the unclear origins of crypto funds."
5. Kazakhstan is adopting Solana as the cornerstone of its national cryptocurrency and blockchain strategy
BlockBeats News reported on December 13th, "Farhaj Mayan, FORMA Mayor of the Solana Economic Community, stated at the Solana Breakpoint Conference that Kazakhstan is strategically adopting Solana as core infrastructure to systematically advance the country's cryptocurrency and blockchain strategy."
6. SEC releases cryptocurrency custody guidance, outlining best practices for asset storage and common risks
BlockBeats News reported on December 14, "the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a cryptocurrency custody guide, outlining best practices and common risks of various forms of cryptocurrency storage for the reference of the general public."
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