Daily Market BriefDec 19, 2025

Daily Market Brief 251219

  • Crypto markets whipsawed overnight on cooler than expected inflation in the U.S., with $BTC now at $85,510.09, while $ETH is at $2,828.61.

  • The SEC issued new guidance clarifying that broker-dealers must retain exclusive control of private keys to meet custody rules for crypto asset securities, including tokenised equities.

  • Other headlines: The Federal Reserve withdrew a restrictive 2023 policy limiting banks’ crypto activities, allowing state member banks to seek approval for novel digital asset services; SoFi launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved dollar stablecoin issued by its national bank to provide 24/7 settlement infrastructure for banks and fintechs.

  • During the last 24 hours, the top three gainers were $FTN, $BEAT, and $BCH, while the top three losers were $MYX, $KAIA, and $PUMP.

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