BlackRock, Trump and $100K Bitcoin: What finally boosted it through the ceiling

Bitcoin reached the hallowed heights of a six-figure USD price! After an enormous surge in the past 24 hours, BTC roared as high as $104K, leaving observers to decipher what pushed it over the crest, as well as how it got so far in this cycle. Still, the episode isn't all Bitcoin: Ripple's $RLUSD stablecoin was delayed, but it's coming soon with the intention of being an institutional choice, so we'll examine what you need to know about it. Then, Aptos co-founder Avery Ching discussed why consent for AI training may be a "perfect use case" for blockchain.

Further reading:

• Bitcoin price hits $100K for first time in history
• Bitcoin hits $100K: Why BTC price hit a new all-time high
• Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin: Here’s what you need to know before launch
• AI training consent a ‘perfect use case’ for blockchain — Aptos co-founder

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