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Historic Presidential Pardons & Landmark AI Projects
What comes next after Trump Inauguration and Bitcoin breakthrough?
Austin Hodge
January 22, 2025 • Read Time: 11 minutes
Ross Ulbricht’s watershed presidential pardon has reignited debates on clemency within the crypto community, fueling speculation about potential relief for figures like Roger Ver. Meanwhile, BRICS nations appear unfazed by Trump’s aggressive tariff threats, signaling a shifting global economic landscape. In a bold move, Trump has unveiled a $500 billion AI initiative, the Stargate Project, aimed at revolutionizing the tech sector with major industry partnerships. The announcement, coupled with Ulbricht’s pardon, has triggered a surge in AI-related cryptocurrencies and propelled Bitcoin to an all-time high of $106,000.
Where do we go from here as this young New Year of 2025 begins to find its footing?
Let’s dive in!
Ross Ulbricht's presidential pardon sparks discussions on clemency for Roger Ver, noted as 'Bitcoin Jesus', amid ongoing legal battles. — Read More
BRICS remains unphased by Trump's 100% tariff threats, according to a Russian envoy. — Read More
Donald Trump's crypto portfolio sheds $20 billion as his official memecoin and crypto holdings take major losses. — Read More
Crypto.com launches an institutional trading platform in the US, targeting institutional clients with over 300 trading pairs. — Read More
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