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Investing strategies emphasize never selling assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver, advocating for a dollar-cost averaging approach. The text critiques unrealistic market expectations and highlights the importance of diversification across asset classes while acknowledging the complexities of taxes on cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Long-term projections suggest Bitcoin may eventually rival gold, but current valuations must be considered against global GDP.
In 2024, the crypto industry suffered over $2.36 billion in losses due to cyber threats, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Access control incidents were the most damaging, accounting for 81% of losses, while Ethereum was the most affected network with over $1.2 billion lost. Notable hacks included the $305 million breach of DMM Bitcoin and the $235 million attack on WazirX, although the industry saw a recovery of more than $1.3 billion through bug bounty programs.
Spotify's stock has surged to nearly $500, recovering from a low of under $80 at the end of 2022, following a significant business overhaul and a strategic pivot away from podcasts. The company is on track for its first full-year profitability, with a market cap soaring to about $100 billion from $15 billion two years ago. CEO Daniel Ek highlighted the company's improved gross margin, now at 31.1%, as evidence of strong execution and progress toward long-term goals.
Elon Musk's SpaceX utilizes stablecoins to mitigate foreign exchange risks associated with payments from customers in various countries for its Starlink service. Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya highlighted that this strategy allows SpaceX to avoid the complexities of currency conversion and wire transfers. He also noted that stablecoin providers are emerging as significant competitors to traditional banks and payment systems, potentially reducing transaction costs and enhancing global GDP.
Operation Choke Point 2.0 is an alleged initiative by the Biden administration aimed at restricting crypto firms' access to banking services, drawing parallels to a previous program under Obama. Critics argue that regulatory actions from agencies like the SEC and FDIC have pressured banks to sever ties with the crypto industry, despite official denials of the program's existence. Trump has pledged to dismantle this initiative if re-elected, echoing his previous efforts to end the original Operation Choke Point.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant drop of over 1,100 points, reflecting market anxiety amid uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this sell-off, experts believe the bull market remains intact, citing strong earnings and economic sentiment, while concerns linger about inflation and potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.
America's stock market has experienced a remarkable surge, with the S&P 500 index rising 54% over the past two years, marking one of its best winning streaks since 1957. Despite a recent 3% drop on December 18th due to the Federal Reserve's rate predictions, investor sentiment remains positive as markets continue to outperform global counterparts.
WhiteBIT has secured Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses in Croatia, Italy, and Kazakhstan, enhancing its presence in key crypto markets. This strategic move allows the exchange to tap into nearly $1 trillion in annual crypto transactions, catering to both institutional and retail clients. CEO Volodymyr Nosov emphasized the importance of regulatory partnerships in fostering innovation while ensuring compliance.
As 2025 approaches, the Ark Innovation ETF is poised for recovery amid a tech sector rally, though some mega-cap stocks may face valuation challenges. While the Magnificent Seven have driven market gains, analysts warn that companies like Apple and Tesla may struggle due to high price-to-earnings ratios. In contrast, AI software stocks are expected to gain traction, with a shift in investor focus from hardware to practical applications of AI, benefiting companies like SoundHound and Palantir.
Ethereum's price has dropped over 12% recently, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's rate cut and declining interest in spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). After an 18-day streak of positive inflows, US-based ETH ETFs experienced significant net outflows totaling $135 million over two days, with BlackRock's Ethereum Fund leading the losses. As of now, Ethereum is priced at approximately $3,342, reflecting a 2.4% decline in the last 24 hours, highlighting the need for a return to positive ETF inflows to stabilize its value.
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