Aster DEX Increases $ASTER Token Purchases to $4 Million Every Day The decentralized perpetuals exchange expedited its Stage 4 program on December 8 and began using 60–90% of previous day's revenue for purchases made using a transparent on-chain wallet. With $5.79 billion in 24-hour perpetuals on December 9, which secured second place among the top DEXs, this comes after robust trading volume. With impending airdrops and a 2026 roadmap with quicker blocks and privacy features, the effort intends to stabilize the token, which is now about $0.93 after recent losses.
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The Fed's Final 2025 Meeting Increases Expectations of a Crypto Rate Cut In the midst of unsubstantiated reports of a 50 basis point drop and even Chair Jerome Powell's resignation, the FOMC meets on December 9–10 and releases its statement, economic estimates, and remarks. After the completion of quantitative tightening on December 1, markets price in 87-93% probability for a more likely 25 basis point drop. Rate relaxation has historically increased risk assets like cryptocurrency, but Powell's advice will be crucial. Important data like JOLTS and unemployment claims might impact the forecast.
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Open your Christmas gifts 🎁 and wait for the magic moment to arrive 🎄
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