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According to Arkham monitoring, Trump Media, owned by President Trump, invested $26.88 million (KRW 39.9 billion) to purchase an additional 300 Bitcoins. This purchase follows a previous purchase of 150 Bitcoins, bringing Trump Media's total Bitcoin holdings to 11,542, giving it a market capitalization of approximately $1.03 billion (KRW 1.5284 trillion).
2. President Trump likely appoints a new Federal Reserve chairman in the first week of January next year.
According to a CNBC report citing sources, US President Donald Trump is likely to appoint a new Federal Reserve Chairman in the first week of January next year.
3. Banking startup Erebor secures $350 million in funding after FDIC approval.
Erebor, a banking startup co-founded by Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey, has raised $350 million (KRW 519.3 billion) in funding after receiving approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish a national bank. The company is valued at approximately $4.35 billion (KRW 6.4549 trillion).
Founded in 2025, Erebor plans to offer cryptocurrency-related products and services alongside traditional banking services, targeting companies in the US innovative economy, including virtual assets, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing, as its primary clients. Official service is scheduled to launch next year.
4. The US Federal Reserve has an 80.1% chance of keeping interest rates steady in January.
According to CME's "FedWatch," the probability of the Fed holding interest rates steady in January next year is 80.1%, and the probability of a 25 basis point cut is 19.9%. By March, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut is 44.7%, the probability of a rate freeze is 47.1%, and the probability of a 50 basis point cut is 8.2%. This represents a higher probability of a rate freeze than previously forecast, suggesting that market expectations for monetary policy are shifting toward a conservative stance.
Joohoon Choi joohoon@blockstreet.co.kr
