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Golden Ocean Group Ltd is a Bermuda-based dry bulk shipping company. Its business involves the transportation of dry bulk cargo including ores, coal, grains and fertilizers through its fleet of owned and chartered vessels, bareboat vessels, commercial management vessels and new buildings are chartered-out on fixed rate time charters and index-linked time charter contracts.

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<li>First commercial flight with Starlink service now expected by spring, entire two-cabin regional fleet is outfitted by end of 2025 and first mainline plane expected to fly before end of year</li>
<li>Access will be free for all MileagePlus&#xAE; customers and includes game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming&nbsp;and more</li>
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- China has the highest number of cases and deaths from gastric cancer of any country worldwide1&nbsp;-
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Alibaba International proudly announces that its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered business-to-business (B2B) search engine for product sourcing, Accio, has reached a significant milestone since its launch in November 2024, currently boasting over 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) users.

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Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>) climbed higher on Sunday, capping off a successful week for the market&#8217;s ninth-largest cryptocurrency. It was worth noting the contribution of whale investors to the rally.
What happened: ADA rose over 2% in the last 24 hours, with its trading volume jumping by more than 35% to $1.34 billion. The latest uptick propelled its weekly gains to an impressive 25%, making it one of the biggest gainers.
Whales, known for their large holdings, were one of the primary drivers of the surge, acquiring more than 40 million ADA tokens between Wednesday and Friday last week, according to on-chain specialist Ali Martinez.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Whales bought over 40 million <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cardano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cardano</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ADA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ADA</a> in the last 48 hours! <a href="https://t.co/YMc1dxQzjd">pic.twitter.com/YMc1dxQzjd</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1875586993306091621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As of this writing, whales accounted for 8.48% of ADA's total supply, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/coin/ADA">data </a>from IntoTheBlock showed.
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The upsurge got some notable figures in the space excited.
Glauber Contessoto, popularly known as SlumDOGE Millionaire, said, "ADA looks so primed right now," observing the weekly trajectory.
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&mdash; SlumDOGE Millionaire (@ProTheDoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProTheDoge/status/1876053999637692463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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ADA's technical indicators gave mixed signals.&nbsp;
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of an asset's price, flashed a "Buy" signal as of this writing, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/ADAUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView.
The Awesome Oscillator, which compares recent price movements to historical movements, also issued a bullish forecast.
However, the Bull Bear Power indicator, used for measuring the strength of buyers and sellers in the market, was still "Neutral," ruling out dominance of any particular market force.
The coin, often dubbed an "Ethereum Killer," languished for the majority of 2024 before a broader rally sparked by Donald Trump&#8217;s presidential victory revitalized it, resulting in 44% annual gains.
The rally was also driven by founder Charles Hoskinson's statements about his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41870941/cardano-soars-to-7-month-high-as-founder-charles-hoskinson-teases-potential-crypto-policy-role-in-trump-administration">engagement with the incoming Trump administration</a> in developing a cryptocurrency policy for the U.S.
Price Action: At the time of writing, ADA was exchanging hands at $1.09, up 2.06% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Israel Englander's Millennium Management has made sweeping adjustments to its portfolio, including a remarkable 91,046.15% increase in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) call options and a 94.69% increase in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) direct holdings, according to its third quarter 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What Happened: The $69 billion hedge increased Alibaba call options from 5,200 contracts in the second quarter to 4.74 million contracts in the third quarter. Similarly, it raised its put options in Alibaba by 281.79%, from 1.49 million to 5.71 million contracts, while scaling back its direct shareholding in the company by 21.97%, from 2.08 million shares to 1.62 million shares.
Millennium also rebalanced its investments in other major companies. The firm reduced its stake in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) by 12.57%, cutting its direct holdings from 12.75 million shares in the second quarter to 11.15 million shares in the third quarter. Call options on Nvidia were trimmed by 19.75%, from 15.17 million to 12.17 million contracts, while put options decreased by 21.06%, from 38.63 million to 30.50 million contracts.
The hedge fund significantly increased its position in Broadcom, nearly doubling its direct holdings to 1.15 million shares, up from 592,501 shares in the second quarter. Call options in Broadcom surged 966.56%, climbing from 271,100 to 2.89 million contracts, while put options rose 863.89%, from 492,500 to 4.75 million contracts.
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In other notable moves, Millennium increased its direct holdings in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) by 51.36%, bringing its stake from 3.04 million shares to 4.60 million shares. Call options in Microsoft rose slightly by 5.31%, from 2.91 million to 3.06 million contracts, while put options declined by 11.63%, from 4.88 million to 4.31 million contracts.
The hedge fund also adjusted its position in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), increasing its direct holdings by 51.30%, from 440,335 shares in the second quarter to 666,095 shares in the third quarter. Call options in Tesla dropped by 17.16%, from 3.93 million to 3.26 million contracts, while put options saw a steep decline of 38.31%, from 9.10 million to 5.62 million contracts.
Why It Matters: Millennium made notable changes to its holdings in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), raising its direct stake by 80.97%, from 3.08 million shares to 5.57 million shares. Call options in SPY decreased slightly by 2.01%, from 3.74 million to 3.67 million contracts, while put options increased by 34.89%, from 6.44 million to 8.68 million contracts.
Millennium, founded by Englander in 1989 with just $35 million, showed notable activity across other major holdings. The fund increased its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) position with a 10.8 million purchase of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NYSE">IBIT</a>).
The investment shifts occur as Millennium <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41834463/blackrock-in-early-talks-to-take-equity-stake-in-hedge-fund-giant-millennium-report">faces potential structural changes</a>. The firm is reportedly in early-stage discussions with BlackRock Inc. regarding a possible equity stake sale, which would mark the first external investment in Millennium&#8217;s management company during its 35-year history.
Englander, who began his career as a floor broker and trader on the American Stock Exchange, has maintained 100% ownership of Millennium since its inception. The firm employs multiple investment strategies, including relative value, equity arbitrage, fixed income, and quantitative approaches.
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The cryptocurrency market witnessed a sizable jump over the last week, with some unconventional meme coins taking the lead over market heavyweights.
What happened: Parody coin SPX6900 emerged as the market's top performer, rallying over 66% in the last seven days. Available on both Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), the cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $1.55 on Sunday.&nbsp;
The coin that aims to surpass the market capitalization of the mammoth S&amp;P 500 index was also 2024's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42717267/2024s-cryptocurrency-champions-these-top-performers-surpass-bitcoin-in-a-year-of-unprecedented-gains">second-biggest gainer</a>, returning 10795% to its investors.
Fartcoin was the second-best-performing cryptocurrency, surging 64% over the previous week. The Solana-based coin hit an all-time high of $1.52 earlier this week, marking a rather eccentric journey from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780221/from-giggles-to-gains-fartcoin-hits-new-all-time-high-equals-papa-johns-valuation">giggles to gains</a>
AIOZ token, belonging to the AIOZ Network, gained an impressive 39.35%, implying a market for technology-driven cryptocurrencies as well. AIOZ Network operates on a blockchain that supports Web3 storage, decentralized AI computation, and video streaming.
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Blue-chip currencies also marched upward, marking a good start to 2025. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gained 6.51% while Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, rose over 8% over the week.
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), and Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>) were the biggest gainers in the large-cap category, surging 21.78%, 15.56%, and 21.78%, respectively.
Overall, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization rose 7.3% over the week to $3.52 trillion.
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New York City is poised to become the first U.S. city to implement congestion pricing, with drivers facing new tolls to enter Manhattan&#8217;s central business district starting Sunday. The groundbreaking initiative aims to tackle urban congestion and fund public transit improvements.
Under the plan championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, passenger vehicles with E-ZPass will pay $9 during peak hours (5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends) to enter Manhattan south of Central Park. Non-E-ZPass users will pay $13.50. Overnight rates drop to $2.25 and $3.30 respectively, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-york-congestion-tolls-123ad0724cddfd061fb3e5a573d8417a">reported</a> Associated Press.
The program follows successful models in London, Stockholm, and Singapore. While environmental and transit advocates support the measure for its potential to reduce pollution and fund mass transit, it has faced legal challenges, including a recent unsuccessful attempt by New Jersey to block implementation.
Some relief is available through credits of up to $3 for drivers using major tunnels and bridges. The plan also offers exemptions for emergency vehicles and people with disabilities, while low-income drivers can qualify for 50% discounts after ten monthly trips.
For-hire vehicle passengers will pay surcharges ranging from 75 cents for taxis to $1.50 for rideshare services like Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>).
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has decided to temporarily pause construction on parts of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36374852/microsoft-just-paid-76m-for-a-pumpkin-farm-in-wisconsin-heres-why">ambitious data center project</a> in Mount Pleasant.
What Happened: Earlier this week, the company said that it still plans to complete the first phase of the data center, with a total investment of $3.3 billion expected by the end of 2026, <a href="https://www.wpr.org/economy/microsoft-pauses-construction-on-portions-of-mount-pleasant-project">reported</a> Wisconsin Public Radio.
"We have paused early construction work for this second phase while we evaluate scope and recent changes in technology and consider how this might impact the design of our facilities," a Microsoft spokesperson told the publication.
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The AI data center in Wisconsin was expected to be used by ChatGPT-parent OpenAI for a massive supercomputer, according to The Information.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Microsoft paused some construction on a Wisconsin AI data center that OpenAI is slated to used. The company said it needs to evaluate "scope and recent changes in technology," as well as how "this might impact the design of our facilities."<a href="https://t.co/7uhMPiCI16">https://t.co/7uhMPiCI16</a>
&mdash; Anissa Gardizy (@anissagardizy8) <a href="https://twitter.com/anissagardizy8/status/1876014434424123724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Sean Ryan, representing the village of Mount Pleasant, confirmed the pause is to integrate new data center designs. He noted that the first phase is on track for completion this year.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Why It Matters: The decision to pause construction comes as Microsoft is heavily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">investing in data centers</a> to support its growing focus on artificial intelligence.
The company has announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">allocate approximately $80 billion</a> in fiscal 2025 toward developing data centers for AI model training and deploying AI and cloud-based applications.
The Mount Pleasant site was initially optioned for a Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXCOF#OTC">FXCOF</a>) megaproject that was later abandoned. Foxconn had promised a $10 billion investment in Mount Pleasant but the company later scaled back, reducing the investment to $672 million.
Price Action: Microsoft's stock rose by 1.14% on Friday, closing at $423.35. Over the past year, Microsoft shares gained 15.12%, trailing behind the Nasdaq 100, which surged 30.79% during the same period, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.
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A Waymo robotaxi passenger&#8217;s trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hit a snag when the autonomous vehicle, operated by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), became stuck circling a parking lot roundabout for several minutes, highlighting ongoing challenges in self-driving technology deployment.
What Happened: The incident, documented by passenger Mike Johns on TikTok and <a href="https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/what-happens-when-a-waymo-gets-confused">reported</a> by ABC15, resulted in a five-minute delay and a refunded trip. 
This event comes as Waymo reports significant growth, providing over 150,000 weekly paid trips across its network &#8211; a tripling of service since June. The company recently announced expansion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42523474/alphabets-waymo-expands-global-reach-with-tokyo-robotaxi-testing-eyes-left-hand-traffic-challenges">plans to Tokyo in early 2025</a> and Miami in 2026, while maintaining Phoenix as its largest operating area at 315 square miles.
The incident follows Waymo&#8217;s recent safety report with Swiss Re, showing an 88% reduction in property damage claims and a 92% reduction in bodily injury claims compared to human drivers over 25.3 million miles. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 31 reports of crashes and alleged traffic violations involving Waymo vehicles.
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&mdash; ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) <a href="https://twitter.com/abc15/status/1876026022258258044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The timing is particularly noteworthy as competitor General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) recently shuttered its Cruise autonomous unit following a serious accident in October 2023. GM has shifted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42425386/general-motors-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-driving-the-action">focus to combining its autonomous</a> and assisted driving development for personal vehicles rather than robotaxis.
Despite the roundabout incident, Waymo CEO Sundar Pichai remains confident in the technology&#8217;s progress, recently identifying Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) as their main competitor in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42503675/alphabet-ceo-sundar-pichai-names-tesla-as-main-competitior-to-its-waymo-robotaxi-unit">autonomous driving space</a>. 
&#8220;Obviously Tesla is a leader in the space. It looks to me like Tesla and Waymo are the top two,&#8221; Pichai said at The New York Times DealBook summit.
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Melania Trump is set to executive produce a new documentary on Amazon.com, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video, offering a rare glimpse into her life and influence in Donald Trump&#8217;s political sphere.&nbsp;
What Happened: The documentary began filming in December 2024 and is expected to be released in mid-2025, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/05/politics/melania-trump-amazon-documentary/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
The project, directed by Brett Ratner, marks his first major work since 2017. Ratner faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
The documentary will be available both theatrically and on streaming platforms.
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"Prime Video will be sharing more details on the project as filming progresses and release plans are finalized. We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world," an Amazon spokesperson told the publication.
Amazon did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Melania Trump, who last year published a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41086412/elon-musk-joins-donald-trump-in-congratulating-former-first-lady-after-her-book-melania-becomes-a-be">bestselling autobiography</a>, is not expected to reside full-time in Washington after Donald Trump&#8217;s inauguration, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: Prime Video isn't the only platform that has leveraged the popularity of politicians and celebrities.
Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) "The Crown," which chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/09/28871919/viewership-for-the-crown-surges-after-queen-elizabeths-death-whats-next-for-the-emmy-award-">received massive viewership</a>. The streaming last year also announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38237862/meghan-markle-prince-harry-line-up-new-projects-with-netflix-heres-what-the-shows-are-about">two new projects</a> featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Last year in June, Evercore&#8217;s survey <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-high-prime-video-viewership-netflix-comparison-evercore-survey-2024-6">revealed</a> that Prime Video boasts an impressive 75% satisfaction rating, surpassing Netflix's 61%.
However, a December 2024 Evercore survey indicated that Netflix has further extended its lead in content quality compared to Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
Price Action: Amazon&#8217;s stock increased by 1.80% on Friday, finishing at $224.19. Last year, Amazon shares jumped 54.36%, as per <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Cryptocurrency analyst James Van Straten noted Sunday that Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) supply held by long-term holders has reached a bottom and the accumulation period could potentially begin.
What Happened: Van Straten took to X to share his insights on Bitcoin&#8217;s supply and market trends. He noted that the market has absorbed 1,098,490 BTCs and suggested that the long-term holder supply has likely reached its lowest point. 
&#8220;Supply has now grown over the past week and should now rise from here, &#8221; Van Straten predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The market has now absorbed &#8211; 1,098,490 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>. I think <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> LTH supply has bottomed out. Supply has now grown over the past week and should now rise from here. 155 days ago was Aug. 3, which was 2 days prior to the Yen Carry Trade Unwind bottom. BTC dropped from $70k to… <a href="https://t.co/xufkTdwIFu">pic.twitter.com/xufkTdwIFu</a>
&mdash; James Van Straten (@btcjvs) <a href="https://twitter.com/btcjvs/status/1875930908655497221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Most analytics firms recognize long-term holders as addresses that have held Bitcoin for 155 days or more.
Van Straten reflected on past market trends, mentioning a significant drop in Bitcoin&#8217;s value from $70,000 to $49,000 that occurred 155 days ago, coinciding with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40154219/what-investors-should-know-about-yen-carry-trade-unwinding-that-is-sending-global-markets-into-a-tai">Yen carry trade unwind</a>. He pointed out that investors who bought Bitcoin at those subdued prices would have seen a 100% increase in their investments by now.
Why It Matters: Van Straten&#8217;s observations come as Bitcoin&#8217;s long-term holder balance rose by 0.06% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according</a> to IntoTheBlock. Additionally, over $137 million worth of Bitcoin left exchanges, signaling a preference to HODL.
Long-term holders are frequently viewed as &#8220;diamond hands&#8221; and more experienced investors. This cohort tends to accumulate cheap coins during weak trends and distribute them amid bull market strength.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $98,917.76, up 0.79% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to resign as the leader of the Liberal Party. An official announcement is expected to be made as early as Monday.
What Happened: A report by Reuters, citing Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, on Sunday suggests that Trudeau&#8217;s resignation could come ahead of a pivotal national caucus meeting on Wednesday. The specifics of Trudeau&#8217;s exit, including whether he will step down immediately or wait for a successor, remain unclear.
Insiders who spoke to The Globe and Mail could not confirm if Finance Minister&nbsp;Dominic LeBlanc&nbsp;would be willing to serve&nbsp;as interim leader and prime&nbsp;minister, particularly if he intends to vie for the leadership.
Trudeau&#8217;s resignation comes at a crucial juncture for the Liberal Party, which is expected to face a significant loss to the Conservatives in the forthcoming election, due by late October. His exit could prompt calls for an expedited election to establish a government capable of managing the administration of President-elect Donald Trump over the next four years.
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Why It Matters: Trudeau&#8217;s decision to step down comes on the heels of tense discussions with President-elect Donald Trump. In a high-stakes dinner in late November, Trudeau warned Trump about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42252924/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-warns-trumps-25-tariff-plan-will-hurt-americans-at-high-stakes-dinner">potential negative impacts</a> of his proposed 25% tariff plan on American and Canadian citizens.
Following the dinner, Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42409527/trump-humorously-calls-justin-trudeau-as-governor-days-after-floating-idea-of-canada-dodging-tariffs-as-51st-state-of-america">humorously referred</a> to Trudeau as the "Governor of the Great State of Canada," expressing enthusiasm about future meetings and stating that the results of their talks would be "truly spectacular for all."
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Pro-cryptocurrency attorney John Deaton expressed his willingness on Sunday to&nbsp;lead a federal investigation into the so-called &nbsp;"Operation Choke Point 2.0&#8243; without any salary, a task he deemed an &#8220;honor and privilege.&#8221;
What Happened: Deaton took to X to voice his concerns about ChokePoint 2.0, an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/04/31695013/linking-signature-bank-collapse-to-crypto-exposure-ludicrous-says-ny-finance-regulator">alleged initiative</a> undertaken by the U.S. government to limit the cryptocurrency industry&#8217;s access to banking services. 
He emphasized the sensitivity of the issue, stating that it goes beyond digital assets and banking charters and one that affects the very foundations of free market capitalism.
&#8220;When lawful businesses are cut off from essential financial services based on political agendas rather than established law, it doesn't just stifle one industry &#8211; it sets a dangerous precedent that threatens America's ability to remain a global leader in economic progress and innovation,&#8221; said Deaton, a strong backer of Ripple Labs (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/02/37217615/crypto-crusader-john-deaton-battles-critic-elizabeth-warren-in-high-stakes-senate-race">ongoing tussle</a> with the SEC.
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&mdash; John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1875619679114244416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Deaton also mentioned the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/08/34125139/30-people-to-watch-in-web3-caitlin-long-ride-or-die-for-cryptos-future-at-a-regulatory-lev">ongoing legal battle</a> between the cryptocurrency-friendly Custodia Bank and the Federal Reserve over delays in obtaining a&nbsp;master account from the central bank, describing it as &#8220;the most important filed case&#8221; involving free market capitalism.
The attorney tagged the X accounts of President-elect Donald Trump and other key members of his upcoming administration, urging them to take the issue seriously.
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Why It Matters: Deaton has been an outspoken critic of the Joe Biden administration&#8217;s regulatory policies, accusing them of hindering the cryptocurrency industry.
He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41350336/elizabeth-warren-says-rival-john-deaton-wants-to-go-to-washington-to-fight-for-his-crypto-">unsuccessfully bid</a> for the Massachusetts Senate against Democratic rival Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who is typically seen as an anti-cryptocurrency crusader.
Deaton's campaign received significant financial support from prominent cryptocurrency industry figures, including the Winklevoss twins, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39852340/elizabeth-warrens-opponent-gets-a-1m-donation-in-bitcoin-from-winklevoss-twins-spent-the-l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who donated $1 million</a> in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to the attorney. 
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) CEO Lourenco Goncalves repeatedly predicted President Joe Biden would block Nippon Steel Corp.&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42792034/biden-blocks-us-steel-deal-whats-next-for-x-stock">proposed $14.9 billion acquisition</a> of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) months before it happened, according to documents submitted to federal regulators.
In at least nine investor calls throughout 2024, Goncalves, whose company&#8217;s own $7 billion bid for U.S. Steel was rejected in August 2023, expressed confidence the deal would fail, reported Reuters on Sunday. 
&#8220;I can&#8217;t force U.S. Steel to sell to me, but I can work my magic to make a deal that I don&#8217;t agree with not to close,&#8221; he told investors during a JP Morgan conference on Mar. 13, according to a letter from Nippon Steel&#8217;s lawyers to CFIUS.
The revelation comes after Biden blocked the Japanese steelmaker&#8217;s bid on Mar. 14, citing national security concerns. The White House stated Goncalves&#8217; comments did not influence the decision. Cleveland-Cliffs and Goncalves declined to comment on the matter.
The deal faced mounting political pressure, with both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposing foreign ownership of U.S. Steel, particularly after the United Steelworkers union expressed concerns. U.S. Steel said it will continue fighting for the deal.
Price Action: United States Steel Corp. closed at $30.47 on Friday, down 6.53% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock slightly recovered by 1.08%. Over the past year, U.S. Steel&#8217;s stock has fallen by 36.98%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Nippon Steel Corp. is currently trading at 3,150 JPY, down 1.01% at the time of writing this article.
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Elon Musk is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and cryptocurrency feature called "X Money" on his rebranded platform, X, formerly Twitter.
What Happened: According to a leak reported by influencer Alex Finn and MacRumors contributing researcher Aaron Perris on Friday, "X Money" might launch without needing approval from all 50 states.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f6a8;BREAKING: X PAYMENTS LAUNCHING IMMINENTLY New X code has just shipped that reveals X Payments will launch WITHOUT approval from all 50 states Meaning X Payments could launch TODAY Creators could start earning WAY MORE money immediately States it will be available: 1.… <a href="https://t.co/8Wej1XrIQK">pic.twitter.com/8Wej1XrIQK</a>
&mdash; Alex Finn (@AlexFinnX) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexFinnX/status/1874916936032870834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Aaron (@aaronp613) <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronp613/status/1874898592181436658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino said earlier this week that payments, including &#8216;X Money,&#8217; will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42794433/if-you-invested-1000-in-dogecoin-when-elon-musk-acquired-twitter-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">integrated into the platform</a> in 2025. The idea behind it is to transform X into an &#8220;everything app&#8221; similar to Tencent Holdings Limited&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) WeChat.
X payments' support for cryptocurrency could potentially trigger a bitcoin price surge similar to PayPal Holdings Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) 2021 crypto support, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/01/05/x-money-leak-reveals-elon-musks-game-changing-plan-as-bitcoin-nears-100000-price/">noted</a> Forbes.
Bitcoin&#8217;s value currently hovers around the $100,000 mark. The apex cryptocurrency touched an all-time high of $108,268.45 on Dec. 17, 2024. 
Why It Matters: The potential launch of &#8216;X Money&#8217; comes amid a series of events that have kept Musk in the crypto spotlight.
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42739155/elon-musk-changes-his-name-to-kekius-maximus-on-x-sending-to-memecoin-skyrocketing-over-600">Musk changed his name</a> on X to &#8220;Kekius Maximus,&#8221; causing a similarly-named meme coin, Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS), to skyrocket over 600% in value. However, KEKIUS<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42758291/elon-musks-return-to-original-x-avatar-causes-coin-themed-on-kekius-maximus-to-crash-90-frog-themed-pepe-slips-as-well"> crashed by 90%</a> when Musk reverted to his original avatar in January.
Musk&#8217;s influence in the crypto market also became evident when an adult-themed meme <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780378/elon-musks-x-post-now-sends-this-adult-themed-crypto-up-175">coin surged 175% after he</a> referenced it in a post on X.
While Musk has not directly commented on Bitcoin recently, his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election has been linked to rising Bitcoin prices.
His role as an influential advisor to the President-elect has also fueled speculation about the creation of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378618/musk-fuels-speculation-on-us-bitcoin-reserve-as-crypto-surges">U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve</a>.
Price Action: Bitcoin is currently priced at $98,247, reflecting a 0.17% increase over the past 24 hours. Its trading volume has risen by 2.45%, reaching $21.52 billion, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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