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Experts believe that the Bitcoin price could reach between $150,000 and $400,000 by 2025. In the first week of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) showed slight positive momentum. Over the last seven days, its price increased by 3.56%, hitting $98,699 and getting closer to the key $100,000 mark.
This year could be positive for the cryptocurrency market, as regulations, especially in the United States, are expected to improve. This positive environment is attracting more large investors and institutions to the market.
The first week of the year is already looking good, and here are the key updates you might have missed last week.
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TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (December 22 - 28, 2024)
●      Bitcoin's 2025 Price Could Range from $150K to $400K, Says Blockware
●      FTX Reorganization Plan Begins, Users to Receive Funds
●      Uniswap Teases v4 Launch in 2025 After Q3 Delay
●      US Crypto Execs Hope for Regulatory Clarity in 2025
●      Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over New Crypto Broker Rules
●      IRS Expands Reporting Rules to Include DeFi Front-Ends as Brokers
Bitcoin's 2025 Price Could Range from $150K to $400K, Says Blockware
Blockware Solutions forecasts Bitcoin's potential price in 2025 could range from $150,000 to $400,000, driven by key factors like Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan and Federal Reserve policies. In the "bear case," Bitcoin could rise 58% to $150,000 if the reserve plan is delayed or the Fed reverses course on interest rates. The "base case" targets $225,000, assuming steady corporate adoption and government action. However, in the "bull case," a more dovish Fed and accelerated adoption could push Bitcoin to $400,000.
FTX Reorganization Plan Begins, Users to Receive Funds
The bankruptcy cryptocurrency exchange FTX's reorganization plan took effect on January 3. Users claiming $50,000 or less can expect to receive their funds within 60 days. To be eligible, users must have filed claims through the official FTX website. The plan, approved in October, ensures that 98% of users will be reimbursed 119% of their declared funds. While many are hopeful, some creditors have criticized the plan for using 2022 cryptocurrency prices. FTX's saga began with its November 2022 bankruptcy and continued with criminal charges against key executives.
Uniswap Teases v4 Launch in 2025 After Q3 Delay
Uniswap has teased the upcoming launch of its DeFi platform's latest version, v4, which is expected in 2025 after missing its initial Q3 2024 target. The decentralized exchange shared a hint on January 2 with an image and the caption, "v4 is coming soon." Uniswap v4 will introduce major upgrades, including dynamic fees, custom oracles, and automated liquidity management. The platform has been in testing throughout 2024, with a $15.5 million bug bounty program in place. Uniswap remains the leading decentralized exchange by trading volume.
US Crypto Execs Hope for Regulatory Clarity in 2025
With a new US presidential administration and Congress taking office in 2025, many in the digital asset industry hope for clearer and more favorable regulations. Ripple's Stuart Alderoty expressed optimism that the SEC will clarify key principles for digital assets, particularly regarding token classifications. Meanwhile, Coinbase's Paul Grewal sees a potential impact from the US Supreme Court's June 2024 ruling on the Chevron doctrine, which could influence SEC cases. As court cases against crypto firms progress, industry leaders are hopeful for positive shifts under the new leadership.
Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over New Crypto Broker Rules
The Blockchain Association filed a lawsuit against the IRS on Dec. 28 regarding its new rule requiring brokers to report digital asset transactions, including those involving decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The lawsuit argues that the rule exceeds the IRS’s statutory authority and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. The regulations, set to take effect in 2027, mandate brokers disclose details about transactions and taxpayers involved. The Blockchain Association claims the rules infringe on privacy rights and could harm blockchain developers and decentralized finance (DeFi) users.
IRS Expands Reporting Rules to Include DeFi Front-Ends as Brokers
The IRS has introduced new regulations requiring brokers to report digital asset transactions, including those from decentralized finance (DeFi) front-end platforms. Effective in 2027, these rules mandate that platforms facilitating digital asset sales disclose gross proceeds and taxpayer details. The regulations classify DeFi front-ends as brokers if they influence or control transactions, even through smart contracts. This move aims to enhance transparency, with the IRS estimating that up to 2.6 million taxpayers could be impacted by these changes. Critics argue it may burden DeFi developers and users.
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Bitcoin dipped to a weekly low of $94,430 but has since rebounded above $100k, with analysts predicting further gains. Notably, wallets holding less than 1 BTC are expected to grow by about 9% as small investors continue to accumulate.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is nearing $4,000. Forecasts suggest it could surpass its all-time high of $4,891.70 in Q1 2025.
The Melega community is also creating excitement with a 50,000 MELEGA ($MARCO) giveaway for 100 random wallets. This ongoing giveaway will end on December 22 at 23:59 UTC.
Overall, last week was filled with significant developments in the crypto space! Here are the key highlights you may have missed.
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TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (December 8 - 14, 2024)
●      MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100, Boosting Bitcoin Exposure
●      Coinbase Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit Over wBTC Delisting
●      Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Approved by NYDFS
●      Bitwise Predicts 2025 as Crypto’s Breakout Year
●      Texas Investor Sentenced for $4M Bitcoin Tax Evasion
●      Solana Surpasses Ethereum as Top Choice for New Developers
MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100, Boosting Bitcoin Exposure
Nasdaq announced that Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy (MSTR) will join the Nasdaq-100 Index on Dec. 23, reflecting its position among the 100 largest stocks by market cap. MicroStrategy, known for its massive Bitcoin holdings, will be added alongside Palantir (PLTR) and Axon (AXON), while Illumina (ILMN), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), and Moderna (MRNA) will be removed. The inclusion integrates MSTR into the Invesco QQQ ETF, indirectly exposing global investors to Bitcoin. Analysts see this as a pivotal step for broader institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Coinbase Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit Over wBTC Delisting
BiT Global is suing Coinbase for $1 billion, accusing it of delisting Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) in November to promote its competing product, cbBTC. The lawsuit alleges attempted monopolization and predatory practices under the Sherman Act, claiming significant financial losses and damaging consumer confidence in wBTC. BiT Global's lawyers argue the move sets a dangerous precedent in the crypto industry. Coinbase maintains the delisting was due to wBTC failing to meet its listing standards. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further harm.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Approved by NYDFS
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved the RLUSD stablecoin, and exchange listings are expected soon. Ripple launched RLUSD in April as a competitor to USDT and USDC, focusing on institutional use. The stablecoin is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and will be backed by USD deposits and short-term Treasury bonds. Ripple has already tested RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnets and partnered with exchanges like Uphold and Bitstamp. Executives project a potential $2 trillion market cap by 2028.
Bitwise Predicts 2025 as Crypto's Breakout Year
Bitwise forecasts a transformative 2025 for crypto, predicting at least five major IPOs, including Circle and Kraken, alongside Bitcoin potentially reaching $500,000. The firm also anticipates Ethereum climbing to $7,000 and Solana surging to $750, driven by growing adoption and innovative projects.
Institutional investments are expected to flow into Bitcoin ETFs, surpassing $50 billion, while real-world asset tokenization could grow to $50 billion. Additionally, AI-driven memecoin trends may spark a new frenzy. Bitwise labels 2025 as the “Year of the Crypto IPO,” with Coinbase set to join the S&P 500.
Texas Investor Sentenced for $4M Bitcoin Tax Evasion
Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a Texas Bitcoin investor, was sentenced to two years in prison for failing to report over $4 million in crypto gains. This is the first criminal tax evasion case focused solely on cryptocurrency. Ahlgren underreported his Bitcoin sales from 2017 to 2019, inflating cost bases to reduce taxable gains and hiding transactions using crypto mixers. He reinvested $3.7 million in real estate while evading taxes. In addition to prison time, Ahlgren must pay $1.1 million in restitution and serve one year of supervised release.
Solana Surpasses Ethereum as Top Choice for New Developers
For the first time since 2016, Solana onboarded more new developers than Ethereum, with 7,625 joining its ecosystem in 2024 compared to Ethereum's 6,456, according to Electric Capital. This growth, driven largely by Asia, reflects an 83% year-over-year increase in Solana's activity.
Despite this, Ethereum remains the leader in total developer activity globally, with 6,244 active monthly developers and strong growth in its layer-2 networks. Crypto development is also expanding worldwide, with Asia emerging as the largest hub, driven by India's rapid onboarding of new developers.
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Risk warning: Cryptocurrency investment or trading is subject to high market risk. Hence, you might lose your money in the process. Please do adequate research and plan your investments cautiously. We at MelegaSwap will always make the best efforts to list high-quality and potential coins, but we will not be responsible for your losses.

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