Anthony Pompliano, a well-known Bitcoin advocate and investor, has proposed three strategic measures for President-elect Trump to accelerate the popularity of Bitcoin in the United States. The first suggestion is to repeal the anti-crypto banking policy SAB 121. The regulation currently restricts banks from holding digital assets, requiring them to classify these assets as liabilities. Pompliano believes that removing this obstacle will allow banks to hold Bitcoin on behalf of their customers, which will promote institutional demand for cryptocurrencies. He pointed out that allowing financial institutions to include Bitcoin on their balance sheets could create a stronger ecosystem for digital assets. This change could also provide U.S. banks with a competitive advantage in the growing global cryptocurrency market. Another action proposed by Pompliano is to establish a national Bitcoin reserve. He emphasized that the U.S. government already owns about 200,000 Bitcoins, which can serve as a basis for establishing such a reserve. He suggested that it would be wise to increase the government's Bitcoin holdings rather than liquidate them. He emphasized that Bitcoin's growing utility as a store of value and hedge against inflation could be beneficial to the economy in the long run. Pompliano also urged Trump to introduce tax reforms to change the way current laws treat Bitcoin. Currently, Bitcoin is classified as property, which means that transactions involving cryptocurrencies are subject to capital gains tax. This classification creates complexity for consumers and businesses seeking to use Bitcoin for everyday transactions. Pompliano therefore suggested that the tax code be adjusted to remove these obstacles. Finally, he emphasized that these measures will put the United States at the forefront of the digital currency revolution.

According to official news, OpenAI announced the appointment of BlackRock executive Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi as a member of the board of directors. As the founding partner, chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), one of the infrastructure investment platforms, and a senior managing director of BlackRock, Ogunlesi has extensive leadership experience and expertise in corporate finance, infrastructure investment and global market strategy. This appointment further supplements the board's depth in technology, AI safety, cybersecurity, regulation, economics, non-profit and governance, and enhances its ability to oversee the company's progress towards AGI.

According to Odaily, Franklin Templeton has released a new report forecasting that AI agents will revolutionize the way content is generated on social media, becoming indispensable across various industries and platforms. The report suggests that, similar to human influencers today, these agents could launch their own brands, products, music, and films, contributing significant economic value to their ecosystems. However, it also notes that AI agents are still in the early stages of development. While not yet fully autonomous and currently of limited utility, the emerging field holds substantial potential and warrants close observation as it evolves and matures.

Thaksin Shinawatra has called for legalising online gambling and adopting cryptocurrencies in Thailand to boost government revenue and modernise the economy. The Thai government is already exploring cryptocurrency payments in Phuket and conducting trials of a central bank digital currency.

According to official news, Berachain's ecological farm simulation game project Beratone announced the completion of a $2 million seed round of financing, led by Animoca Brands, and participated by SNZ Holding, Citizen X, Avid3, Metazero Capital, Digits, TheCryptoDog, CBB0FE, Santiago Roel, The Rollup, Tong, MetaverseHQ, Yat Siu, Jani, Raito, Beartic, wassielawyer, Scott, Sina and several other angel investors. The new funds will be used to accelerate project development, expand the team and enhance the functionality of BeraTone.

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Franklin Templeton predicts in a new report that AI agents will revolutionize the way content is generated on social media and play an integral role across industries and platforms. It adds: "Like today's human influencers, these agents can launch their own brands, products, music, movies, etc., bringing huge economic value to their ecosystems." However, the report believes that AI agents are still in the early stages of development: "Although these agents are not yet fully autonomous and have little use in their current state, this emerging field may have great prospects and it is worth paying close attention to its development and maturity."

Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social media platforms that lead to “digital carnage or barbarity.” source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-not-ending-fact-check-feature-outside-usa?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Ft%3D1736913538710&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, said Bitcoin prices are poised for a late January breakout ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on January 29. “From a trading perspective, the best approach is to follow the breakout, regardless of direction,” Thielen said. Expectations for a rise in the consumer price index have risen, which could mean a Bitcoin rally could be triggered if inflation falls short of expectations, Thielen said. The January FOMC meeting marks the first interest rate decision until 2025. Crypto market participants are closely watching the date given the Fed’s hawkish comments in December.

AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-agent-tokens-pump-franklin-templeton-revolutionize-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Ft%3D1736913538710&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

“With Gary Gensler in the dumpster in Washington, we have a golden opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is American-led,” Emmer said.

The U.S government is asking American citizens not to give their personal data to a Chinese company, but citizens are replying to the government's plea with a middle finger. As the country is waiting for the TikTok ban to go into effect on Jan 19, Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (colloquially known as Red Note) has become the most downloaded app overnight.

New spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products expand market access, and the U.S. Congress may bring greater regulatory clarity. For these reasons, cryptocurrency valuations may eventually transcend the four-year cycles seen in the market’s early history.

These AI-powered glasses promise a fast, seamless user experience with extended reality features, potentially ushering in a "post-smartphone era." By processing data locally and rewarding users with crypto, they enter a competitive market—but are they a breakthrough or just a gimmick?

In December 2024, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the final version of the new tax reporting rules for crypto asset brokers, marking a new stage in the U.S. crypto asset tax system.

Despite the wild swings in December, Bitcoin’s volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.

I hope that our readers can put aside their emotions when they are anxious, and ask themselves whether the situations that may happen today and in the future are what we have anticipated in advance?

The US, Japan, and South Korea condemned North Korea’s rising cyber threats, urging stronger public-private collaboration. But the question remains about how they will adapt its strategy against North Korean hackers.

This isn’t just MicroStrategy’s doing; it’s a real trend that’s powerful enough to have driven a significant rally in the bitcoin market this year.