KLEA Crypto Daily: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Published: December 11, 2025 – 00:04 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from December 10, 2025.

Fed Chair Powell Highlights Labor Market Risks, Dollar Declines

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized risks in the labor market while downplaying inflation concerns, leading to the U.S. dollar experiencing its worst performance in nearly three months after the Fed's interest rate cut.

America’s Leading Teachers’ Union Gives Crypto Warning Related To Pensions

The American Federation of Teachers warned that proposed changes could legitimize crypto markets while weakening investor protections, potentially putting teachers' pension funds at greater risk by exposing them to unsafe assets and fraud.

Polygon-Based Soccerverse Secures FIFPRO Deal, Unlocks 65,000 Real Players for Blockchain

Soccerverse, a Polygon-based football management game, secured a global FIFPRO license to feature 65,000 players from over 70 unions worldwide. This agreement with FIFPRO grants access to the names and likenesses of a vast number of real players, enhancing the game's authenticity and appeal.

Binance CEO's WeChat Account Hacked, Raises Concerns About Crypto Security

Binance co-CEO Yi He experienced a hack on her WeChat account, shedding light on potential vulnerabilities in securing personal information related to cryptocurrency holdings. This incident underscores the importance of robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access and potential risks to personal and financial data.

Federal Reserve Reports Moderate Economic Expansion and Employment Slowdown

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has released a statement indicating that the U.S. economy is expanding at a moderate pace. The report highlights a slowdown in employment growth and a slight increase in the unemployment rate.

Velo Protocol Surges Forward with Major Partnerships and Proven Fundamentals

Velo Protocol continues to build unstoppable momentum in Web3+ finance, stacking high impact partnerships that expand programmable payments, RWA tokenization, and borderless liquidity across Asia and beyond. Key recent milestones include strategic collaborations with EVOLVE Chain and Lightnet, reinforcing Velo's position as a leading infrastructure in the PayFi and RWA sectors.

Millions of Xiaomi Users to Gain Instant Crypto Access with Sei From 2026

Millions of Xiaomi smartphone users will soon have direct access to crypto through Sei starting in 2026. This partnership aims to make crypto more accessible by pre-installing a Sei wallet on new Xiaomi devices sold outside China and the US, eliminating adoption barriers for first-time users.

Solayer Mainnet Alpha Goes Live, Enabling Real-Time Finance Applications

Solayer has launched its Mainnet Alpha of InfiniSVM, a blockchain achieving 300,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. This advancement allows for high-frequency trading, real-world assets, and institutional finance applications, revolutionizing the financial sector's capabilities.

The Whale Awakening: Why Dormant Crypto Giants Are Suddenly Back in Motion

Dormant Bitcoin giants have awakened, with onchain data revealing aging wallets reactivating and reshaping supply dynamics across the network.

Animoca and Solv Partner to Boost Yield Opportunities for Japanese Bitcoin Firms

Animoca Brands and Solv Protocol have joined forces to offer Japanese enterprises with significant Bitcoin reserves new income-generating avenues, aiming to transform Bitcoin from a static balance-sheet asset to an active part of companies' treasury strategies.

US Regulators Move to Integrate Banks With Crypto Markets Through Riskless Trading Approval

US banking regulators have approved "riskless crypto trading," allowing banks to act as intermediaries between clients and digital asset markets. This significant regulatory shift promises increased liquidity, improved compliance standards, and easier fiat-to-crypto transactions.

Meta Shifts Focus to Monetizable AI Models, Plans Avocado Release in 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is steering the company towards monetizable artificial intelligence models, with a new model codenamed 'Avocado' set for release in 2026. This move marks a departure from Meta's open-source initiatives, signaling a shift in strategy towards AI monetization.

Bitcoin Faces Pressure Amid Weak Demand and Rising Losses

Bitcoin remains in a fragile state with unrealized losses increasing, long-term holders selling, and demand weakening, according to Glassnode’s latest analysis.

Stellar Quietly Sets New On-Chain Records in December

The Stellar (XLM) network is quietly experiencing a surge in on-chain activity in December 2025, potentially signaling positive fundamentals for an upcoming price recovery.

Japan Plans Major Shift as Crypto Moves from Payments to Securities Law

Japan is set to transition crypto regulation from payments law to securities rules, tightening disclosures for IEOs and unregistered platforms. This move aims to enhance oversight and compliance within the crypto industry.

Wirex Launches Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Yield for Business Accounts

Wirex partners with Morpho and Gauntlet to offer businesses up to 6% APR on stablecoin balances through simplified, non-custodial yield platform. Wirex announced a collaboration in London on December 9, 2025, introducing a one-click stablecoin yield offering for business accounts.

U.S. Treasury Yields Reach Highest Level Since Early September

According to ChainCatcher, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has risen to 4.209%, marking its highest level since early September. The market is currently anticipating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and economic forecasts, with investors concerned about limited room for further rate cuts.

Gamestop’s $500m Bitcoin Bet Takes Games Retailer on Wild Ride

GameStop's rollercoaster experience with its $500 million Bitcoin bet has seen unrealized profits and losses, showcasing the volatile nature of cryptocurrency investments amidst a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the US.

Source: KLEA News