Bernstein Analysts Set Out 10 Crypto Predictions for 2025

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I hope you had a restful weekend. In today's Daily, Bernstein analysts unveil their 10 crypto predictions for 2025, MicroStrategy adds another $101 million in bitcoin to its coffers, Ripple shifts its hiring focus to the U.S. amid the "Trump effect" and more.

Meanwhile, bitcoin climbs back above $100,000 as futures funding rates continue to rise. Plus, stablecoin regulation advocate Michael Barr steps down as Fed vice chair for supervision ahead of Trump taking office.

Let's dive into the stories.

Top Bernstein analysts set out 10 crypto predictions for 2025

As crypto enters what Bernstein analysts describe as its "Infinity Age," following the 'Nascent' and 'Awakening' phases, the research and brokerage firm has set out its 10 predictions for the year ahead.

MicroStrategy buys another $101 million in bitcoin as crypto firms ramp up矩形方块链advertising

MicroStrategy purchased another 1,070 BTC for $101 million at an average price of $94,004 per bitcoin on days three and four of the seven day period that ended Dec. 31, according to an 8-K filing with the SEC.

Ripple CEO says 75% of open roles are now U.S.-based due to the 'Trump effect'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that 75% of the firm's open job positions are now based in the U.S. due to optimism for Donald Trump's incoming pro-crypto administration, in an interview with Bloomberg.

Crypto trading firm GSR receives approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority

Crypto trading and liquidity provider GSR has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a registered crypto asset business and conduct, among other services, trading for UK clients.

Vitalik Buterin liquidates millions of dollars in memecoins to fund his charity

Vitalik Buterin is liquidating memecoins, including popular cryptocurrencies like CULT, DOGE and SHIB, to the tune of about $2.5 million to fund his Kanro charity, which addresses pandemic-related issues, according to Etherscan transactions.

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