Caroline Crenshaw will not be renominated as SEC Commissioner after the Senate Banking Committee canceled the scheduled markup vote. Her tenure, marked by opposition to crypto policies and alignment with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, faced significant pushback from the crypto industry, which portrayed her as "more anti-crypto than Gensler." Industry leaders and organizations actively campaigned against her reappointment, highlighting the ongoing tensions between regulatory oversight and crypto market development.
Bitcoin's Total Value Locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has surged to an all-time high of $6.9 billion, surpassing BNB Chain and marking a sixfold increase in just two months. This growth is largely driven by the Babylon staking platform, which has attracted over 128,000 stakers and accounts for $5.6 billion of the TVL. While still trailing behind Ethereum's $88 billion, Bitcoin's rising DeFi activity signals a significant shift in its use case and potential for future price gains.
Semler Scientific has achieved eligibility for options trading following a significant increase in its share price, driven by a strategic investment in Bitcoin. The company holds over 2,000 Bitcoin valued at approximately $222 million, contributing to a market capitalization exceeding $650 million. Semler's stock has nearly tripled since its initial Bitcoin purchases in May, with shares currently trading at over $79.
Investors are advised to focus on key moving averages, such as the 50-day and 10-week lines, to gauge stock performance, particularly for high-profile companies like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple. As Nvidia faces volatility and dips below these benchmarks, understanding market trends and relative strength lines becomes crucial for making informed investment decisions in 2025. Monitoring these indicators can help investors manage risks and protect gains amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Hyperliquid, a rising decentralized exchange and Layer-1 blockchain, has surged nearly 800% in three weeks, capturing over 50% of decentralized futures trading volume. With the upcoming HyperEVM expected to attract DeFi projects, analysts project HYPE token valuations between $41.93 and $651.48, despite risks like validator centralization and regulatory uncertainty.
Ten years ago, Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) shares were priced at CHF 184.50. An investment of CHF 10,000 would have resulted in 54,201 shares, now valued at CHF 12,628.73, reflecting a 26.29% increase in value, with the current share price at CHF 233. The bank's market capitalization stands at CHF 2.15 billion.
Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE) projects a positive economic outlook for 2025, with GDP growth slightly below 2% and inflation around 1.1%. The thriving pharmaceutical sector, which constitutes a third of Swiss exports, is a key driver, although volatility due to geopolitical factors remains a concern. Additionally, Geneva has received a historic AA+ financial rating from Standard & Poor's, reflecting strong financial management.
Hedera Hashgraph partners with SpaceX to enhance data tracking for space missions, driving HBAR's price up 310% this year. Meanwhile, Tron experiences a bullish resurgence, doubling its price amid strategic investments, while Lunex Network emerges as a leading DeFi platform, raising over $5 million with innovative cross-chain trading capabilities.
Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) shares showed solid performance at the end of 2024, with a current price of 74.50 euros, reflecting an annual increase of 11.52%. The market capitalization stands at 2.3 billion euros, and the shares are trading 47.65% above their 52-week low. A recent analysis suggests shareholders should consider their options regarding buying or selling.
Investors are increasingly bullish on US stocks, with a record 36% of respondents in Bank of America's December survey indicating an overweight position in equities, the highest in the survey's history. This shift coincides with a drop in cash allocation to 3.9% and a growing belief that the global economy will avoid a recession in 2025. Despite signs of persistent inflation, 33% of investors anticipate a "no landing" scenario, where growth remains strong without a significant decline in inflation.

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