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🌙 Trump Plans to Designate Crypto as a National Priority
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a voice within his administration, according to people familiar with the plans.
Mike Gavela
January 17, 2025
Crypto Roundup - January 17
In recent developments in the cryptocurrency market, significant events have unfolded that involve key players like XRP and central figures such as Donald Trump. Firstly, Trump's potential designation of cryptocurrency as a national security issue has stirred the market, reflecting his administration's evolving stance on digital currencies. Secondly, XRP has seen a record-breaking surge, attributed partly to overcoming distractions linked to Trump's political activities. This surge coincides with Ripple's ongoing recovery from regulatory challenges and its strategic moves in the crypto space. Lastly, global crypto trading volumes on centralized exchanges have hit a new high, reaching USD 11.3 trillion in December, underscoring the growing scale and impact of the cryptocurrency market.
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Trump's Cryptocurrency Stance: Contemplating designating cryptocurrency as a national security matter, signaling significant policy shifts.
XRP's Market Surge: Achieves a seven-year price record, buoyed by overcoming political distractions and strategic advancements in its legal battles.
Record Trading Volumes: Centralized crypto exchanges saw unprecedented trading volumes of USD 11.3 trillion in December, indicating robust market activity​
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Working hard to get the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and comprehensive digital asset legislation across the finish line. Thanks for stopping by @jespow , @arjunsethi , @DavidLRipley !
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8:17 PM • Jan 17, 2025
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