*Crypto buzz today — famous faces edition 🚀*
- $BTC Bitcoin’s fresh twist:* Core v30.0 just dropped, wiping the 80‑byte OP_RETURN limit. Now you can embed up to ~4 MB of data per transaction, sparking a hot debate about blockchain bloat. The price hovers around *$114,600*, a slight dip, but the upgrade opens doors for NFTs, timestamping and more.¹
- *Trump family in the mix:* Reuters just detailed the Trump brothers’ global “crypto cash machine.” Eric Trump and Don Jr. have been road‑showing the family’s World Liberty Financial (WLF) token, touting a “future of finance” and striking deals with big names. The family’s crypto income this year could top *$1 billion*, most of it from World Liberty token sales, including a $100 M purchase by the Abu‑Dhabi‑linked Aqua1 Foundation. Critics flag conflict‑of‑interest and “legal but unethical” concerns, especially as the administration is easing crypto regulation.
- *Key figures to watch:*
- *Vitalik Buterin* (Ethereum co‑founder) – still the brain behind smart‑contract innovation; his thoughts on scaling and decentralization keep the space moving.
- *Michael Saylor* (MicroStrategy) – now holds ~386,700 BTC (about $36.8 B) and pushes corporate Bitcoin adoption.²
- *Changpeng “CZ” Zhao* – former Binance CEO, recently pardoned by Trump, still a massive influence; his Binance still powers a huge chunk of the market.
- *Justin Sun* – major World Liberty token buyer, under SEC scrutiny, and a frequent partner in the Trump crypto roadshow.
*Bottom line:* $BTC
Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN upgrade is a game‑changer, while the Trump family’s aggressive push into crypto—especially the World Liberty token—makes headlines, raising both excitement and ethics questions. Keep an eye on the big names: Vitalik’s tech vision, Saylor’s Bitcoin hoard, CZ’s comeback vibe, and the Trump‑Sun partnership, because they can swing sentiment fast. What’s your take on the Trump crypto play, or any of these movers today?
