Binance Initiates Investigation Into Employee Accused Of Insider Trading
OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Jonathan Gould says crypto companies should have a path to supervision in the banking system, which can evolve to embrace blockchain.
CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets

The pilot program allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDC for margin collateral, provided strict reporting criteria are followed.
Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure

While crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions.
Bitcoin catches a bid, but data shows pro traders skeptical of rally above $92K

Bitcoin’s rejection at the short-term range highs is caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, liquidations and stagnant spot ETF flows. Will clearer signals from the US economy boost BTC volumes?
Crypto, TradFi sentiment improves: Will Bitcoin traders clear shorts above $93K?

Improving retail crypto and TradFi investor sentiment align with the recent uptick in Bitcoin price, but sell orders and short positions in the $93,000 range threaten to cap the rally.
IMF Executive Board approves $1.2bn tranche for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US. — Reuters/FileRelease of fresh loan to bolster foreign exchange reserves.Pakistan already received two EFF programme instalments.Pakistan to receive over $200m in first tranche…
PM Shehbaz okays projects to ensure uninterrupted power for Gwadar, GB

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting on power sector initiatives in Gwadar and Gigilt Baltistan on December 8, 2025. — APPPM approves implementation of plan to resolve power supply issues.All relevant institutions should work in complete coordination: PM.Gwadar to be…
China’s trade surplus tops $1tr despite plunge in US-bound exports

An aerial view shows stacked containers at the Shanghai Port container terminal in Shanghai on December 8, 2025. — AFP
BEIJING: China’s towering annual trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time last month, data showed on Monday, as a sharp drop in shipments to…



