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Bitcoin Soars to Record Highs, Nears $100,000 Milestone

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Bitcoin’s unprecedented rally, fueled by institutional adoption and favorable political shifts, edges it closer to $100,000.

Introduction

Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in 2024 has reached new heights, breaking the $98,000 mark for the first time on Thursday. The flagship cryptocurrency is surging toward the $100,000 milestone, driven by a mix of geopolitical shifts, regulatory optimism, and institutional adoption. As investors closely monitor these developments, Bitcoin’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. In this article, David Rozman, an expert from Zachs Invest sheds light on the recent performance of BTC.

A Historic Milestone: Bitcoin Breaches $98,000

Bitcoin touched an all-time high of $98,310.57 during early Thursday trading, before settling at $96,211.49, a 1.5% gain for the day, according to CoinGecko. This latest rally reflects a broader trend of record-setting performance in November, fueled by anticipation of a second Donald Trump presidency. Many investors believe that Trump’s administration could usher in policies favorable to the cryptocurrency sector, including regulatory clarity and even the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve.

Market Dynamics Driving the Rally

Bitcoin’s recent surge has been fueled by significant activity in the futures market. Data from CryptoQuant shows a spike in funding rates and open interest during Asian trading hours. At the same time, spot market premiums declined, creating conditions ripe for upward price movement.

The rise also triggered a wave of short liquidations, with over $88 million liquidated in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass. These liquidations created a cascading effect, pushing Bitcoin prices even higher.

Investors are also pricing in broader economic implications of a Trump administration, including potential increases in budget deficits, inflationary pressures, and shifts in the global role of the U.S. dollar. Each of these factors is perceived as supportive of Bitcoin’s value proposition as a decentralized, inflation-resistant asset.

Institutional Adoption: Bitcoin ETFs Boost Momentum

Institutional interest in Bitcoin has hit a new peak with the launch of options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs. On Tuesday, BlackRock debuted options for its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), generating nearly $1.9 billion in notional exposure on its first day. With 354,000 contracts traded, the action reflected a strong 4.4:1 call-to-put ratio, indicating that investors are overwhelmingly bullish on Bitcoin’s future.

Following BlackRock’s lead, Grayscale and Bitwise are rolling out options trading for their Bitcoin ETFs. Grayscale, known for its flagship Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), is introducing options for both GBTC and its Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC). Bitwise will follow suit with its own offerings under the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (BITB). Other major players, such as ARK 21Shares and Fidelity Wise Origin, are preparing similar launches, underscoring the growing institutional infrastructure around Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy’s Bold Bet on Bitcoin

MicroStrategy, a major corporate Bitcoin advocate, continues to double down on its commitment to the cryptocurrency. On November 18th, the company disclosed the acquisition of an additional 51,780 Bitcoin for a total cost of $4.6 billion. This brings the average price per coin to $88,627. With this latest acquisition, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stash now totals 331,200 coins, purchased for a total of $16.5 billion, averaging $49,874 per coin.

To fund these acquisitions, MicroStrategy raised $2.6 billion in a private offering, up from its initial goal of $1.75 billion due to strong investor demand. The company’s co-founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, has been a vocal proponent of Bitcoin, often describing it as the ultimate store of value. Saylor is scheduled to present Bitcoin’s merits as an investment vehicle to Microsoft’s board of directors in December, further highlighting the growing corporate interest in cryptocurrency.

Investor Sentiment: Optimism Continues

The current Bitcoin rally reflects a convergence of factors, from regulatory optimism to macroeconomic concerns. As the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) enables the trading of options for Bitcoin ETFs, market participants see this as a step toward greater mainstream adoption. The growing ease of access to Bitcoin through regulated investment vehicles is likely to attract more institutional and retail investors.

In addition, the political and economic backdrop is creating a favorable narrative for Bitcoin. A Trump presidency, coupled with potential inflationary pressures and challenges to the U.S. dollar’s dominance, aligns with Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos and its appeal as a hedge against traditional financial risks.

Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Despite the optimism, challenges remain. Regulatory uncertainty persists in some jurisdictions, and Bitcoin’s price volatility continues to deter risk-averse investors. Moreover, as Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 milestone, questions arise about sustainability and whether the market is entering overbought territory.

However, the growing institutional ecosystem around Bitcoin, including ETFs, options trading, and corporate adoption, provides a strong foundation for continued growth. With more firms like MicroStrategy advocating for Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the cryptocurrency is increasingly seen as a legitimate part of diversified investment portfolios.

Conclusion

Bitcoin’s surge toward $100,000 marks a pivotal moment in its journey from a niche asset to a mainstream financial instrument. The combination of political shifts, institutional backing, and macroeconomic factors is driving unprecedented interest in the cryptocurrency. As investors and policymakers alike grapple with Bitcoin’s transformative potential, its trajectory in the coming months will be closely watched.

Whether Bitcoin reaches $100,000 in the near term or faces temporary corrections, its role as a disruptive force in global finance is undeniable. For now, the cryptocurrency’s rally shows no signs of losing steam, cementing its position as a leading asset in the digital age.

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Asset Chain Launches Testnet v2: Pioneering AI-Powered EVM Blockchain for Real-World Assets

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Enugu, Nigeria, 31st January 2025, Asset Chain is redefining blockchain innovation with the launch of Testnet v2, its AI-powered Layer-1 platform designed to bring real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. By merging scalable blockchain technology with AI-driven infrastructure, Asset Chain is creating a revolutionary ecosystem for RWA tokenization, DePIN, gaming, and AI-powered decentralized applications (dApps).

With over 500,000 transactions completed, Asset Chain Testnet v2 lays the foundation for a next-generation blockchain that combines secure and scalable transactions with intelligent, data-driven decision-making. Asset Chain is positioning itself as a leader in the African crypto space, targeting global mass adoption and solidifying its status as one of the most promising AI-enabled EVM blockchains.

Africa: The Rising Star in Crypto Adoption

Africa is at the forefront of crypto adoption, ranking second on the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. Nearly 45% of Africans have interacted with cryptocurrencies, with Nigeria leading global transaction volumes. Asset Chain is tapping into this rapidly growing market, empowering the region’s tech-savvy youth to innovate and adopt blockchain solutions that can scale globally.

AI Meets Blockchain: A New Paradigm for RWA and DePIN

Asset Chain is setting a new standard for blockchain by seamlessly integrating AI at the protocol level. This “Intelligence-First Blockchain” offers a robust foundation for real-world asset tokenization and compliance, unlocking a tokenized global economy.

Its advanced features include:

  • On-Chain Valuation: AI models analyze on-chain and off-chain data to provide accurate asset valuations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: AI-powered engines ensure dynamic, automated compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Smarter Lending: AI-driven credit scoring simplifies underwriting for RWA-backed loans, enhancing efficiency and inclusivity.

With its Onchain AI Engine (OAE) and Intelligent Asset Compliance (IAC) frameworks, Asset Chain delivers secure, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure for developers and users alike.

A Developer’s Dream: Scalability, Performance, and Rewards

Asset Chain is quickly becoming the blockchain of choice for developers, with 100+ projects and 10,000+ smart contracts already deployed. The platform offers:

  • Lachesis-Proof-of-Stake (LPoS) for fast, secure transactions at a fraction of the cost—just $0.00004 per transaction.
  • Sharding Architecture that processes up to 20,000 transactions per second, ensuring global scalability.
  • Mobile Validator Nodes, allowing users to operate validator nodes directly from their phones, enhancing accessibility.

Developers are incentivized to build AI-powered dApps and maintain a vibrant ecosystem through rewards, unparalleled support, and seamless interoperability.

A Call to Innovators: Shape the Future with Testnet v2

Testnet v2 invites developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and AI pioneers to explore Asset Chain’s cutting-edge infrastructure:

  • Build and deploy scalable, AI-enhanced applications.
  • Leverage the chain’s advanced tools for tokenizing real-world assets.
  • Participate in shaping the future of decentralized AI ecosystems.

Early adopters are eligible for exclusive incentives, including advanced feature access and rewards for contributing to the network’s growth and stability.

A Vision for the Future

As Asset Chain prepares for its mainnet launch, it continues to redefine decentralized finance through innovation, intelligence, and inclusion. By combining AI and blockchain, Asset Chain is creating a future where assets are universally accessible, intelligently managed, and built to empower individuals and businesses.

To learn more and join the revolution, visit www.assetchain.org.

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129Knots launches with $10M investment led by Sing Fuels, over $500M deal  pipeline, and first of its kind real-world asset origination to distribution (OTD) technology

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Global fintech venture 129Knots has launched with a $10 million investment led by  Sing Fuels. Backed by a $500 million deal pipeline, it is set to revolutionize the industry  with its real-world asset origination to distribution (OTD) technology.

(L-R) Mahesh Kumar, Vikash Dhanuka

The OTD technology will reinvent deep-tier industries by delivering and deploying scalable liquidity solutions through secure chain technologies. This will elevate supply  chains into high-value assets that meet investment-grade standards. Moreover, the  platform is driven by a proprietary data driven credit engine named Tribal Knots. Tribal  Knots uses advanced machine learning and integrates both structured and  unstructured data from global networks to offer real-time insights into buyer behavior,  transaction patterns, and industry benchmarks.

129Knots was incubated and launched under the Singapore Economic Development  Board (EDB) Corporate Venture Launchpad programme, which supports companies  with venture creation and startup partnerships from Singapore. The corporation  partnered with McKinsey & Company to validate its market opportunity, which led to the  creation of 129Knots to drive innovation in the real-world asset economy. The  additional support from Enterprise Singapore and IBM consulting, combined with the  $10 million capital injection, will help scale 129Knots globally as it aims to solve the  $2.5 trillion gap between trade finance requests and approvals, which is its first market  entry value proposition.

129Knots will also offer a vast range of next-gen OTD solutions across trade credit,  asset tokenization, programmable money, stablecoin-powered transactions, blockchain  technology, advanced trade audit trails, innovative credit risk assessment models, and  trade governance. These technologies will redefine real-world asset management,  increase transparency, and enhance risk mitigation beginning in the marine energy  transition sector, with plans to expand into other high growth industries.

The pipeline of over $500 million in deals, combined with the financial vote of  confidence from one of Singapore’s fastest-growing companies, is clear evidence of the  overwhelming demand for state-of-the-art asset origination to distribution platform,  according to 129Knots.

Vikash Dhanuka, Founder & Group CEO, said: “The homogeneous approach of  balance-sheet led lending is obsolete. A one-size-fits-all approach simply fails in a  dynamic sector such as global trade. At 129Knots, we redefine the game with a tailored  integration of OTD technology, business risk management, and finance.

As an example, a small marine energy supplier in an emerging market can tokenize  receivables using programmable money, enabling instant credit disbursement upon  achieving predefined milestones verified in real-time through advanced governance  audit trails. This innovation provides financiers with full visibility into trade assets,

mitigates risks and unlocks capital previously unavailable through conventional  channels.”

Mahesh Kumar, co-founder and interim CEO at 129Knots, said: “At the forefront of the  real-world asset economy, 129Knots strives to become the world’s most trusted  originator and distributor of real-world assets and to revolutionize deep-tier trade industries with safe, efficient, and next-gen secure chain technologies.

129Knots is therefore more than just a fintech platform; it is designed for scalability and  adaptability. Our cutting-edge OTD technology seamlessly provides end-to-end data  visibility from asset origination to distribution. 

About 129Knots:

129Knots is pioneering a state-of-the-art, real-world asset origination to distribution  (OTD) platform. Our breakthrough technology will reinvent deep-tier industries by  delivering and deploying scalable liquidity solutions through secure chain technologies.  Powered by a proprietary credit engine named Tribal Knots, 129Knots will elevate  supply chains into high-value assets that meet investment-grade standards. 

129Knots was incubated and launched under the Singapore Economic Development  Board (EDB) Corporate Venture Launchpad programme, with additional support from  McKinsey & Company, Enterprise Singapore and IBM consulting.

Visit 129Knots here for more info.

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Website: https://thirdhemisphere.agency/

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Collectors Club Grand Opening: Revolutionizing Card Grading and Collecting in Wynwood, Miami

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Miami, FL – January 31, 2025 – A groundbreaking new destination for collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs of high-end trading cards and memorabilia is set to redefine the industry. Collectors Club, located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami, officially opens its doors today, Friday, January 31, at 8 PM. This unprecedented experience combines an elite collectibles showcase, on-site AI-powered card grading, and a luxurious lounge—all in one stunning venue.

A Never-Before-Seen Collectibles Showcase

Collectors Club is not just a card shop—it’s a museum of the most coveted and valuable trading cards in existence. The showroom features millions of dollars’ worth of rare, high-end collectibles, including 1-of-1 masterpieces, iconic rookie cards, sealed boxes and cases spanning all sports, TCGs, and more. This curated exhibition creates a one-of-a-kind experience, collectors now have instant access to top-tier card grading services..

The First-Ever On-Site Grading Lab

For the first time in the collectibles world, customers can have their cards graded on-site, eliminating the risks and delays of mailing their valuable submissions. AGS (Automated Grading Systems), the industry’s leading AI-powered grading technology, has established its state-of-the-art lab inside Collectors Club. Visitors can submit their cards and receive accurate, fast, and transparent grading results the same day—collectors now have instant access to top-tier card grading services..

A Luxurious Lounge & Social Experience

Collectors Club is more than a destination for high-end cards—it’s a space for community, networking, and celebration. The venue features a full premium bar, a stylish lounge, and an expansive outdoor space designed for exclusive events, collector meetups, and private gatherings. This sophisticated environment blends luxury and leisure, making it the premier hotspot for collectors, investors, and sports enthusiasts to connect and unwind.

Join Us for the Grand Opening Celebration

Collectors Club invites the community to experience the future of collecting at tonight’s grand opening. Hosted by DJ Irie, the official DJ for the Miami Heat, the event will feature high-profile guests, including celebrities, athletes, models, and high-end collectors. Expect an evening of excitement, elite networking, and the unveiling of an entirely new way to engage with the collectibles world. Plus, don’t miss out on huge giveaways throughout the night, bringing unmatched precision to collectors.. Doors open at 8 PM—don’t miss your chance to be part of history.

Location & Event Details

Location: Collectors Club, 2812 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Date & Time: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8 PM

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Company name:Collectors Club

Contact name: Alex Aleksandrovski

Email: contact@collectorsclub.com

Phone: (954) 758-9054

Website: https://www.collectorsclub.com

About Collectors Club

Collectors Club is the ultimate destination for high-end trading card collectors, offering an elite showroom, AGS on-site grading, and a luxurious lounge experience. Located in Wynwood, Miami, Collectors Club is redefining the collectibles industry with innovation, exclusivity, and world-class hospitality.

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