📢 Gate Square Daily | December 2

1️⃣ SEC Chair to Address NYSE Tonight
The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will deliver a keynote speech at the New York Stock Exchange later today. The address is expected to outline the long-term strategic direction for U.S. capital markets, with particular focus on regulatory clarity, market modernization, and digital asset oversight.

2️⃣ Crypto-Related U.S. Equities See Sharp Decline
The U.S. stock market’s crypto sector experienced a significant downturn. Major Bitcoin- and Ethereum-linked equities fell by more than 10%, reflecting heightened volatility and cautious sentiment ahead of macroeconomic announcements and regulatory signals.

3️⃣ Grayscale to Launch First-Ever Chainlink Spot ETF
Grayscale has announced the introduction of the first Chainlink (LINK) spot ETF, marking a major step forward for institutional exposure to decentralized oracle networks. This launch highlights growing investor interest in utility-focused blockchain projects.

4️⃣ $9.74B in Market Liquidations Within 24 Hours
Crypto markets saw intense volatility, with total network-wide liquidations reaching $9.74 billion in the past day. Over 260,000 traders were affected, driven by sharp price swings across major assets.

5️⃣ Kalshi Partners With Solana for On-Chain Prediction Markets
Prediction market platform Kalshi has announced a new partnership with Solana, enabling its market infrastructure to transition fully on-chain. This move aims to improve transparency, settlement speed, and access for global users.