Speculation about a presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, following his 25-year sentence for fraud, has intensified, especially after Elon Musk suggested he would be "shocked" if it didn't happen. Despite Bankman-Fried's significant donations to the Democratic Party, prediction platforms estimate the odds of clemency at only 10% to 20%. The fallout from FTX's collapse continues to raise questions about political connections and the potential return of his campaign contributions.
MicroStrategy has expanded its board of directors from six to nine members, adding Brian Brooks, Jane Dietze, and Gregg Winiarski. The company continues to increase its Bitcoin holdings, recently acquiring an additional 15,350 BTC, bringing its total to 439,000 BTC valued at approximately $41 billion. Co-founder Michael Saylor emphasizes Bitcoin's potential as the "world’s reserve capital network."
Whale activity has surged as 362,380 LINK, worth about $8.19 million, was withdrawn from Binance, sparking speculation of a price breakout. Currently priced at $21.87, Chainlink must maintain this critical support level to potentially rebound towards its recent high of $32. Increased on-chain activity, including a 0.76% rise in transaction count and a 0.83% increase in active addresses, alongside declining exchange reserves, suggests growing confidence in Chainlink's ecosystem and a bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency.
Avalon Labs has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures to enhance its bitcoin-based stablecoin, USDa, which maintains a value pegged to the U.S. dollar. The platform currently serves over 200,000 users and manages more than 20,000 bitcoins, aiming to transform bitcoin into a more liquid financial instrument. In addition to USDa, Avalon offers bitcoin-backed loans, yield-generating savings accounts, and credit cards.
VanEck suggests that a U.S. Bitcoin reserve could reduce national debt by 35% by 2049, assuming Bitcoin reaches $42.3 million per coin. Senator Lummis’ bill proposes funding the reserve with seized Bitcoin and gold sales, avoiding taxpayer impact. If successful, this strategy could lower liabilities from $119.3 trillion to $77.3 trillion, while Bitcoin's market share could grow significantly.
Nokia has filed a patent for digital asset encryption, signaling its interest in exploring blockchain technology. This move highlights the company's ambitions in the evolving landscape of digital assets and their security.
Zomato has become the first new-age company to join the Sensex, replacing JSW Steel, and now holds a 2.77% weightage, ranking 12th among the 30 components. With a market cap of Rs 2.64 trillion, it surpasses major brands like Hindustan Unilever and Nestlé, and its stock has surged 3.6 times since its IPO in July 2021. Analysts anticipate further stock value increases due to upcoming index rebalancing events.
Sonic SVM, the developer behind the TikTok tap-to-earn game SonicX, will airdrop SONIC tokens on the Solana blockchain to users who join the game. Since its launch in October, SonicX has attracted over two million players without requiring crypto wallets, and the airdrop is set for January. The game aims to expand the tap-to-earn genre, which has gained popularity through platforms like Telegram.
As crypto approaches a pivotal moment by 2025, the industry faces challenges that could either lead to mainstream adoption or further decline. Key trends include global regulatory standardization, clearer tax codes, and enhanced consumer protections, all essential for rebuilding trust. Meanwhile, AI innovations are set to transform trading and security, but the need for consistent regulations remains critical to protect investors and foster responsible innovation.
Nestlé has completed its 20 billion Swiss franc share buyback program, having repurchased 187.4 million shares since January 2022 at an average price of 106.74 francs. As of now, nearly 14 million shares have been cancelled at the 2022 AGM, with additional cancellations planned for the 2023 and 2024 AGMs, leaving 43.5 million shares pending decision at the 2025 AGM.
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