On the Rise
## Recent News
* **Stablecoin Bill Blocked:** U.S. Senate Democrats blocked a bill to regulate stablecoins over concerns about corruption and potential Trump influence.
* **Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000:** The price of Bitcoin exceeded $100,000, driven by institutional activity.
* **Bitcoin ETF:** Bitcoin ETFs continue to see positive inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT extending its inflow streak.
* **Galaxy Digital on Nasdaq:** The SEC approved the redomiciliation of Galaxy Digital in the U.S., paving the way for its listing on Nasdaq.
* **Seizure in Germany:** German authorities seized $38 million in cryptocurrencies linked to the Bybit hacking.
* **Recognition in Nigeria:** Nigeria passed a law recognizing Bitcoin as a security.
* **XRP Integration:** Wellgistics integrated XRP for healthcare payments through a $50 million line of credit.
* **Futures in Brazil:** Brazil's B3 exchange will launch Ether and Solana futures.
## Current Trends
* **Market Growth:** The global crypto market shows growth.
* **DeFi 2.0:** Decentralized finance is expected to evolve with a focus on overcoming past challenges.
* **Institutional Investment:** Participation from institutional investors continues to rise.
* **Stablecoins:** Stablecoins facilitate the entry of new investors into the market.
* **Regulation:** Ongoing work is expected on precise regulation of cryptocurrencies globally.
## Additional Notes
* The token **TRUMP** is under Senate investigation for "pay-to-play" allegations.
* **CZ** (Changpeng Zhao) of Binance warns that the window to buy Bitcoin before governments closes is narrowing.
* Florida indefinitely withdrew plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.