Michael Selig assumes the presidency of the CFTC at a key moment for digital assets The United States enters a new phase of financial regulation with the appointment of Michael Selig as the 16th president of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to PANews, Caroline D. Pham has left the position of interim president, paving the way for the leadership transition. Selig brings with him strong experience in the digital assets sector. He has previously been part of the SEC's special task force focused on cryptocurrencies, where he actively advocated for a clear regulatory framework for the crypto market and criticized the practice known as "regulation by enforcement." In recent statements, Selig stated that he intends to lead the CFTC based on practical and "common sense" rules, aligned with the new era of financial innovation. The stated goal is to position the U.S. as a global hub for capital and innovation in crypto assets, at a time when regulatory clarity has become a decisive factor for the country's competitiveness in the sector.
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Recent reports about the alleged sales of the Trump Gold Card have been questioned amid low estimates in the prediction markets. According to a report released on December 20, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that sales of the Trump Gold Card had reached about $950 million, describing this performance as "very strong." However, the prediction platform Polymarket classified these claims as "false." Despite the optimistic statements, the prediction market still assigns a high chance (around 87%) that no card will be sold by the end of the year. Polymarket The reason for this skepticism is that, according to Polymarket, only numbers that are explicitly confirmed by final approvals and effectively completed payments are considered valid for probability calculations. Trump's statements and those of other spokespersons about amounts involved in sales do not meet this criterion, as there is no official confirmation of completed payments.
The Trump Gold Card is an immigration program through investment announced by the Trump administration, which proposes granting residency in the United States upon payment of a high fee (estimated at $5 million per card).
The market woke up with Japan at the center of the radar and, curiously, it was crypto that reacted first.
After the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to the highest level in decades, what was seen was not immediate panic, but an aggressive return to risk. In just a few hours, altcoins surged significantly: movements of 30%, 40%, and even more than 70% in some assets caught the attention even of those who were outside the market.
This rally, however, does not stem from a structural conviction, but rather from something well known to those who live crypto: relief + momentum. Part of the market was excessively defensive, expecting a harsher macro scenario. When the initial impact came less negative than expected, the trigger was pulled.
It's important to clarify: higher interest rates are not, by definition, bullish for risk assets. What we are seeing now is a quick, almost instinctive reaction from traders exploiting liquidity, short squeezes, and short-term narratives. Still, the movement sends an important message: the crypto market remains extremely sensitive to global macro decisions and reacts quickly.
The key point now is not how much it has risen, but what comes next. If there is continuity of volume and healthy rotation, this movement can gain new legs. Otherwise, it becomes just another speculative peak on the chart.
In crypto, the game is not to predict… it is to read the flow as it happens.
Polymarket Bets on the Next Chair of the Federal Reserve
According to BlockBeats, Polymarket shows a 56% probability that the Director of the National Economic Council of the USA, Hassett, will be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. Additionally, Walsh has a 22% chance, while Waller is at 12%.
Future of Cryptocurrencies: AI and Robotics at the Center of Liquidity According to Odaily, trader @smileycapital commented on platform X that, since 2021, one of the clearest observations in the market is that, in the near term, most of the liquidity willing to take risks tends to concentrate in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. This does not mean the absence of opportunities in the crypto universe, but rather that, at this moment, the global focus on innovation and capital is directed towards other technological advancements.
BitMine and Strategy present opposing performances in their crypto positions According to BlockBeats, BitMine holds 3,967,210 ETH acquired at an average price of US$ 3,906 per unit. With Ethereum currently trading around US$ 2,868, the company has an estimated unrealized loss of US$ 4.121 billion. On the other hand, Strategy holds 671,268 bitcoins purchased at an average cost of US$ 74,972. With BTC quoted near US$ 86,271, the company's unrealized gains remain positive, although reduced, totaling approximately US$ 7.649 billion.