Crypto Firms Like Ripple and Coinbase Are Donating Millions to Trump's Inauguration Committee

Bitcoin, with an uptime of nearly 99.99% since its launch in 2009, is considered by Riot Platforms executive Pierre Rochard to be the most reliable monetary system. Despite two downtime events in 2010 and 2013, Bitcoin has operated without issues for years, processing trillions in transactions annually.

Dogecoin, once aiming for a $1 price, fell short in 2021 but is now surging towards that milestone, with Galaxy Digital predicting a $100 billion market cap by 2025.

Bitcoin surged past $100,000, driven by positive sentiment from last year's rally. Despite a recent drop, it remains below its all-time high of $108,135. The market is optimistic, with popular digital assets aiming for recovery after the Federal Reserve's announcement.

Pump.fun has dominated Solana network transactions, accounting for 70% over two days. Its influence surged after disabling the controversial streaming feature in November, with 71.1% of tokens created on Saturday.

MoonPay, BitStaete, ZBD, and Hidden Road have obtained MiCA licenses in the Netherlands, allowing them to operate throughout the EU. MiCA mandates a CASP license from one member state for EU-wide operations, with a Dec. 30 deadline for implementation.

MARA Holdings, the largest bitcoin miner, is lending 7,377 BTC to generate returns and cover operating costs, tying up 16% of its bitcoin. The company aims to offset expenses by earning a yield of less than 10% through short-term arrangements with third parties.

Two influential figures, Sam Altman and Vitalik Buterin, presented differing views on AI development. Altman's OpenAI aims for AGI by 2025, while Buterin suggests using blockchain for failsafe mechanisms to prioritize safety and human agency in AI advancements.

Calls for accountability in U.S. financial oversight have been reignited by a redacted report revealing FDIC directives advising banks to pause crypto-related services. Attorney John E. Deaton alleges a coordinated effort to marginalize the digital asset sector through "Operation ChokePoint 2.0."

Metaplanet Inc. plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings by 470%, aiming to reach 10,000 BTC this year. The Tokyo-based investment firm currently holds 1,761.98 BTC worth 27.2 billion yen. Its Bitcoin holdings began with 97.8 BTC in April, growing rapidly in just over six months.

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