Crypto Compass by BitcoinWalletSG #101

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MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has significantly influenced the cryptocurrency market. The company's recent inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index underscores its substantial role in integrating Bitcoin into mainstream finance. Concurrently, President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has further propelled Bitcoin's value to unprecedented levels. This initiative aims to strengthen the nation's financial position by leveraging Bitcoin's appreciating value.

These developments highlight a growing institutional endorsement of Bitcoin, suggesting a transformative shift in the financial landscape.

MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq 100 as Bitcoin Surges in Institutional Acceptance

MicroStrategy has officially joined the Nasdaq 100 index, marking a significant milestone for both the company and Bitcoin’s growing institutional adoption. This move solidifies MicroStrategy’s position alongside tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia, showcasing its strategic embrace of Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset. The company, which now holds over 423,650 BTC valued at $42.8 billion, has risen from bold early adopter to a central figure in Bitcoin’s institutional narrative.

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OpenSea Sparks Airdrop Speculation with Cayman Islands Registration

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has reignited speculation about a potential token launch and user airdrop following its recent registration in the Cayman Islands. The move comes amid OpenSea's plans for a December platform revamp, announced by CEO Devin Finzer last month. While OpenSea has yet to confirm any airdrop, users are drawing comparisons to rivals Blur and Magic Eden, which rewarded traders with tokens to regain market share.

Bitcoin's Path to $800K: Trump’s Policies Fuel Bold Predictions

Bitcoin surged into the spotlight this week after Digital Chamber CEO Perianne Boring unveiled an ambitious $800,000 price prediction for 2025, contingent on President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed economic policies. Boring emphasized that Trump’s vision—centered around building a national Bitcoin stockpile, tax incentives, and regulatory clarity—could solidify U.S. leadership in blockchain technology. The bullish sentiment intensified as Eric Trump echoed a $1 million BTC projection, signaling strong institutional and policy tailwinds for the digital asset market.

Happenings of the week

• Ubisoft integrates ENS into upcoming game Captain Laserhawk

• Ripple warns of FOMO ahead of RLUSD stablecoin launch

• Abstract launches as consumer Layer 2 blockchain

• MegaETH raises $10M in 3 minutes on Cobie’s Echo

Peanut the Squirrel’s Creator Challenges Binance Over PNUT Meme Coin

Mark Longo, caretaker of the late internet sensation Peanut the Squirrel, has issued a cease-and-desist order to Binance, accusing the exchange of infringing his intellectual property by listing and promoting the PNUT meme coin. Longo asserts the unauthorized use of copyrighted images and trademarks, including "PEANUT THE SQUIRREL" and "PNUT," creates consumer confusion and damages his brand. The letter demands Binance halt activities related to the token by December 31, 2024, or face potential legal action.

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