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December 8: Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has not added to its Bitcoin holdings since September 30. Notably, the company’s stock has declined since peaking at 1,781 yen on June 15 this year, and is currently trading at 398 yen.

On December 8, Intellinews cited the Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IRIAS) reporting that the BRICS group has rolled out a working prototype of a gold-backed trade currency named "Unit." This digital trading instrument is backed by a reserve basket consisting of 40% physical gold and 60% BRICS national currencies—with the Brazilian Real, Chinese Yuan, Indian Rupee, Russian Ruble, and South African Rand each weighted equally. The pilot project was spearheaded by IRIAS, which issued 100 Units on October 31, with each initially pegged to 1 gram of gold. While the initiative has not yet become official policy, its existence marks a direct step toward de-dollarization. The "Unit’s" value is designed to fluctuate daily based on how its component currencies trend against gold. As of December 4, market swings have adjusted the reserve basket’s value to the equivalent of 98.23 grams of gold, effectively setting each Unit’s value at 0.9823 grams of gold.

On December 8 (a Friday), former President Donald Trump released a national security strategy outlining his administration’s priorities. The document noted that America’s “core, vital national interests” center on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. “We aim to ensure that America’s technological and normative advantages—especially in fields like AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing—propel the world forward,” the strategy stated. (Cointelegraph)

On December 8th, LookOnChain reports that Twenty One Capital—a Bitcoin investment firm backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and Jack Mallers—has transferred 43,122 BTC (valued at $3.94 billion) to a new wallet.

**December 8** Per monitoring from Trends News, former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social two days ago, slamming the legal predicament surrounding U.S. college sports (NCAA): a judge with no relevant knowledge or experience issued a ruling, prompting the NCAA and sports leagues to concede. Trump noted this would bring “BIG trouble.” On social media platforms, the “$” symbol typically denotes a tradable asset ticker, leading the community to speculate Trump could launch a meme coin. Across platforms, the meme coin with the strongest consensus tied to Trump’s post is BIG—launched on the Solana blockchain via the Bonk platform roughly 10 seconds after his post. As of press time, the token has 5,148 holders; its market cap peaked at $5.3 million and has since retraced to $360,000. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coins typically lack practical use cases, carry high price volatility, and investors should exercise caution.

December 8th, Bitunix was recently recognized with the "Best Emerging Exchange" award at the 2025 FinanceFeeds Awards. Aimed at honoring emerging trading platforms in the global crypto industry that have demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and user trust, the award spotlights standout performers. As one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto exchanges, Bitunix has ramped up progress in technical security, product experience, and global expansion since its 2021 launch. This award not only validates Bitunix’s innovative prowess but also reflects the industry’s strong confidence in the platform’s reliability and future potential. Bitunix noted it will continue to advance product upgrades and global brand building, delivering a more secure, efficient, and professional trading environment for users.