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@OpenAI, @Oracle, and @SoftBank Group’s $500B Stargate project will leverage solar energy to power AI infrastructure, addressing data centers’ looming energy crisis. Announced by President Trump, this initiative promises rapid deployment and sustainable solutions. #Update #Tech @OpenAI (+7) ↗
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $109,000, while @MicroStrategy acquired 11,000 $BTC for $1.1 billion. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler resigned, influencing regulatory perspectives. China’s sale of 194,000 BTC impacted market dynamics. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong advocates for automating the token listing process, addressing inefficiencies and high costs. He also explores integrating decentralized exchanges into a hybrid model amid potential US regulatory changes. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@WorldLibertyFinancial and @SOON lead in crypto funding, raising $45M and $22M, respectively, as 30 projects secure over $153.61M this week, highlighting DeFi and blockchain services’ growth. #Update #Crypto (+7) ↗
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of nearly $527 million, with @Fidelity’s ETF leading at $186.1 million and @BlackRock’s fund securing $155.7 million, highlighting increased investor confidence in crypto assets. #Update #ETF $BTC (+6) ↗
@Polymarket faces backlash over its handling of predictions on a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., raising concerns about transparency and regulatory challenges, especially in Singapore and Thailand. #Update #Crypto (-5) ↘
@JupiterExchange has acquired a controlling stake in Moonshot, integrating the SonarWatch project to enhance its ecosystem. This move follows Moonshot’s surge in popularity due to the launch of $TRUMP, highlighting Jupiter’s strategic expansion in the DeFi space. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (+6) ↗
President Trump is advancing AI and cryptocurrency initiatives, with @coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noting increased global interest at Davos, despite regulatory hurdles. Financial institutions are ramping up crypto investments, focusing on U.S. digital finance leadership. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Greenlight Capital’s CEO criticized the speculative nature of the crypto market, questioning meme coins like Fartcoin and the creation of Bitcoin reserves as unjustified taxpayer expenses. The firm reduced its stake in ETFs linked to MicroStrategy shares. #Update #Crypto $MSTR (-3) ↘
@MorganStanley CEO Ted Pick announced collaboration with U.S. regulators to explore cryptocurrency opportunities, focusing on compliance and potential Bitcoin ETF promotions despite current storage limitations. This move may increase regulatory scrutiny in the evolving crypto market. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju asserts that $ETH has lost its narrative focus, impacting its market perception, unlike $BTC which thrives with the “digital gold” narrative. Ethereum’s future depends on clear communication to unify the community. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-3) ↘
Vitalik Buterin discusses scaling challenges for Ethereum’s L1 and L2, highlighting the need for ecosystem uniformity and improved interoperability. Current L2 solutions enhance transaction capacity and reduce fees, with upcoming upgrades promising up to 926 TPS. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+4) ↗
French police rescued @Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife from kidnappers demanding cryptocurrency ransom, with GIGN leading the operation. Ten suspects were arrested, and part of the ransom was confiscated. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
MicroStrategy (@MicroStrategy) faces a potential $2.7 billion tax liability due to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax from the Inflation Reduction Act, impacting its Bitcoin strategy as crypto assets remain taxable under CAMT. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (-8) ↘
