News Block: Inflation Cools, Rate-Cut Bets Surge, Strategy Loads Up on Nearly  $1B BTC, Senator Lummis Retirement

News Block: Inflation Cools, Rate-Cut Bets Surge, Strategy Loads Up on Nearly $1B BTC, Senator Lummis Retirement

10:14 Dec 22, 2025
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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Cooler CPI print lifts January rate cut odds Fed updates bank rules for digital asset custody Senator Lummis won't seek re-election Strategy adds nearly $1 billion more in Bitcoin ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: CPI Comes In Lower Than Expectations Market Pricing For Future Rate Cuts Fed President Hammack Wary of Rate Cuts SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Rule SEC: Broker-Dealers Need to Maintain Keys Scott Bessent's Comments at Bankers Association Fed Withdraws Restrictive Crypto Guidance Senator Lummis Will Not Run for Re-election
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