Fed Cuts 0.25pt, Bitcoin Not a Tulip, JPMorgan Blockchain Breakthrough, Do Kwon Sentenced, and more in this Week in Review.
Fed Cuts 0.25pt, Bitcoin Defense, and More — Week in Review
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The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec. 10, 2025, aligning with CME futures pricing, commentators argued that bitcoin is not a speculative “tulip” despite enduring comparisons, JPMorgan issued Galaxy commercial paper on Solana using public blockchain rails in a notable tradfi– Web3 milestone, a U.S. court sentenced Terraform Labs co‑founder Do Kwon to 15 years for his role in the collapse, and bitcoin traded around $89,500–$90,100 as markets watched whether BTC will finish 2025 strong.
Federal Reserve Pulls the Trigger on a Quarter-Point Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec. 10, 2025, matching what CME futures… read more.
Editor’s comment: The Fed cut, but markets seem like they don’t know how to feel about the future path.
Why Bitcoin Isn’t a Digital Tulip — and Why It Will Never Be
Recent opinion pieces have drawn parallels between bitcoin and tulips because of the speculative frenzy surrounding… read more.
Editor’s comment: It’s 2025, Bitcoin is supported by most major U.S. financial institutions, yet still tulip comparisons still pop up.
JPMorgan Hits Landmark Breakthrough Using Public Blockchain Rails
JPMorgan hit a landmark breakthrough by issuing Galaxy’s commercial paper on Solana, with Coinbase… read more.
Editor’s comment: I predict that in 2026 we will see this become somewhat normal.
US Court Hands Down 15-Year Sentence to Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in a U.S. federal prison for his role… read more.
Editor’s comment: I hope those who were affected by the Terra/LUNA fraud get some closure from this sentencing.
Bitcoin Price Watch: Will BTC Close 2025 With a Bang or a Whimper?
With only weeks left in 2025, bitcoin is strutting into the year-end spotlight around $89,500 to $90,100 on Thursday morning… read more.
Editor’s comment: Will Bitcoin close the year negative, flat, or up on the year?
