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XRP exchange-traded funds have recorded 16 consecutive days of net inflows since Nov. 13. Aggregate assets have surpassed $1 billion, with $944.13 million attributed to products from Canary Capital, Grayscale, Bitwise and Franklin Templeton. 21Shares, CoinShares and WisdomTree are expected to launch XRP ETFs next, expanding institutional access.

On December 10, 2025, GE Vernova shares surged more than 11% to a record intraday high of $707.74 after the company raised its long-term revenue target to $52 billion and doubled its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share. The company also expanded its share repurchase authorization to $10 billion and increased its 2025–2026 free cash flow guidance during its investor day.

On December 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM EST, GameStop Corp. fell 3.58% to $22.35 after reporting fiscal third-quarter revenue of $821 million compared with expectations of $987.3 million. Premarket, the stock slid 5.52% to $21.90 as net income improved to $77.1 million while net sales declined from $860.3 million, reflecting pressure from its digital pivot on hardware and accessories.

On 10 December 2025, investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s 2 p.m. ET remarks. Markets are pricing an 89.9% chance of a rate cut and a 97% probability of a 25-basis-point move, according to CME FedWatch and Polymarket. Equities and crypto are trading cautiously, with Bitcoin near $93,000 and futures modestly lower.

On 10 December 2025, France’s AMF revised its rules on complex products. The change allows retail investors to access crypto-backed ETNs under strict conditions. Eligible assets must be deeply liquid, have a market value of at least €10 billion, use MiCA-recognized custody, and avoid leverage or discretionary strategies.

On Dec. 10, 2025, Ripple CTO David Schwartz outlined six pain points investors face when buying private-company shares through secondary brokers. He highlighted opaque pricing, insider advantages, and extended right-of-first-refusal and approval processes. He also said buyers face fees of 5% for themselves and 5% for sellers, which are included in the buyer’s final cost.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Strategy will not be forced to sell its Bitcoin as MSCI reviews digital asset treasury companies. He cited JPMorgan, which estimates index funds could sell up to $2.8 billion of MSTR if Strategy is excluded. MSCI's final decision is set for January 15, he said. Hougan added debt service is covered by $1.4 billion in cash, with the first maturity in February 2027.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority set out retail investment reforms, replacing EU PRIIPs disclosures with a Consumer Composite Investments framework and revising client classifications. The CCI rules, covering products held by about 12.5 million UK adults, will take effect in June 2027. Professional clients will lose consumer duty protections, while individuals with at least £10 million ($13.3 million) in cash may opt out.

SK Hynix said in a Wednesday regulatory filing that it is considering a New York ADR listing to help narrow its valuation gap with U.S. chipmakers. The move comes after a year-to-date share price gain of almost 240%, with the stock closing at $402.87. The company also reported record third-quarter earnings and stronger AI server demand in late October.

Circle obtained authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Market to run USDC-related money services on 9 December 2025. The company appointed former Visa executive Saeeda Jaffar to lead growth across the Middle East and Africa. Abu Dhabi continues licensing firms including Tether, Ripple, Binance and Bybit.