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    Binance Whale Deposits Plunge Nearly 50% in December 2025, Signaling Potential Shift in Bitcoin Market Dynamics

    CryptoQuant data reveals a sharp 51% decline in whale inflows to Binance during December 2025, dropping from $7.88 billion to $3.86 billion, which analysts interpret as a sign of reduced selling pressure and possible long-term accumulation by large holders.

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    PayPal Takes Bold Step to Establish Its Own Industrial Bank, Aiming to Revolutionize Small Business Lending in the US

    PayPal has submitted applications to establish PayPal Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial loan company, to enhance its lending capabilities for small businesses and reduce dependency on third-party banks.

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  3. 113

    Tech1 reads

    China Unveils Prototype EUV Lithography Machine in Push for Semiconductor Independence

    A Reuters exclusive reveals China's development of a prototype EUV lithography machine in Shenzhen, marking a significant step toward self-sufficiency in advanced chip production amid escalating U.S. export restrictions.

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  4. 114

    Tech1 reads

    Nvidia Reportedly Set to Slash RTX 50 Series Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026 Amid Global Memory Crunch

    Reports indicate Nvidia will reduce GeForce RTX 50 series GPU output by 30-40% in the first half of 2026 due to shortages in GDDR7 and other memory components, prioritizing high-margin AI products and exacerbating supply challenges for gamers.

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  5. 115

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    Japan's Bank of Japan Poised to Raise Interest Rates Amid Crypto Market Concerns

    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to increase interest rates to 0.75% on December 18-19, 2025, marking the first hike in 11 months and the highest rate in three decades. This move, driven by sustained inflation above 2%, could impact global markets, particularly cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as it risks triggering a yen carry trade unwind.

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    Tech1 reads

    OpenAI Updates GPT-5.2 and Adjusts Features for ChatGPT Go Users

    OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.2 update changes how reasoning features work across free and ChatGPT Go plans, shifting from automatic reasoning to manual controls and limiting Go users to the lighter Thinking Mini model.

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  7. 117

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    Tragedy Strikes SDN Kalibaru 01: MBG Delivery Van Crashes into School Assembly, Injuring 21

    On December 11, 2025, an MBG delivery van lost control and injured 21 at SDN Kalibaru 01 during a school assembly. No deaths reported, but the incident raises critical safety issues for the program.

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    China Rejects Nvidia H200 Chips: A Strategic Move in the AI Cold War

    China has rejected Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, authorized for export by President Trump, as a bold move toward technological independence. This decision, rooted in the U.S.-China trade war, signals a deepening AI cold war and a shift toward domestic innovation.

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  9. 119

    Finance1 reads

    BOJ’s Ueda Pledges Increased JGB Purchases to Stabilize Rising Yields

    The Bank of Japan (BOJ), led by Governor Kazuo Ueda, pledged to boost JGB purchases to stabilize long-term rates after the 10-year yield hit 1.917%—a 30-year high—amid speculation of a December rate hike to 0.75%. This follows the end of ultra-loose policy in 2024 and a January 2025 rate rise to 0.5%. The yen strengthened slightly, but challenges like inflation and fiscal expansion persist. The December 18–19 meeting will be key.

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    xAI Launches Grok 4.1: A More Intelligent, Emotional, and Reliable AI Model

    xAI has officially released Grok 4.1, bringing notable upgrades in accuracy, conversational flow, emotional understanding, and performance benchmarks. The new model is now available across grok.com, mobile apps, and X.

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