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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a strong bullish wave after Donald Trump’s election win, with investors optimistic about upcoming regulatory and economic shifts in the U.S.

Donald Trump’s comeback as the 47th U.S. president is a huge win for the crypto industry, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

Facing a court decision that sided with the SEC's classification of LBRY Credits tokens as securities, the crypto startup LBRY is poised to appeal. Taking a leaf out of Ripple's book, they're looking to challenge the $111,614 fine and the bar on issuing tokens.

During its second-quarter 2023 earnings call on August 3, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, expressed confidence that the exchange would win the court case, stating, “We do think we can win. We expect to win.” In terms of their financial performance: Coinbase reported a net loss of $97 million on $708 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2023. Trading volume fell by 37%, and operating expenses were down nearly 50% year over year, partly due to a 30% reduction in headcount.

The United States House panel has approved two bills that could provide regulatory clarity for crypto firms, addressing the jurisdictional differences between the U.S. securities and commodities regulators. The Republican bill introduces a process for firms to certify with the SEC that their projects are decentralized, enabling them to register digital assets as digital commodities with the CFTC. The bipartisan Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to remove hurdles and requirements for “blockchain developers and service providers” such as miners, multisignature service providers, and decentralized finance platforms. Congressmen praised the passing of these bills as a “huge win” for the United States.

Several DeFi sector cryptocurrencies posted daily gains exceeding 20% after Donald Trump appeared as the clear winner of the U.S. presidential election on November 6. Investors are optimistic that the new White House administration will foster a more favorable climate between regulators and the crypto industry.

Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, believes that Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will step down in January or February 2025, assuming a win by Donald Trump. Gensler's term is set to end in June 2026.

U.S., U.K., and European investment firms are increasingly appointing senior executives for digital asset strategies. Amberdata's recent report reveals that 24% of asset management firms have embraced a digital assets strategy, with another 13% aiming to do so within two years. The study, which surveyed 60 investment professionals, found that nearly half (48%) incorporate digital assets in their portfolios. Despite regulatory challenges, Amberdata anticipates a positive shift in the coming years, especially with Ripple's recent legal win against the SEC.

The rollout of Aerodrome, a low-fee token swap platform, has propelled Base's Total Value Locked (TVL) to a noteworthy $400 million. This milestone has not only allowed Base to outpace zkSync Era, which stands at $384 million, but also fueled a 56% TVL growth for Base in the past week alone. "The growth has been extraordinary and is a validation of our thesis that ecosystem native DEXs can win," said Alexander Cutler, co-founder of Aerodrome,

Craig Wright, who asserts he is Bitcoin's creator, has lost his libel case appeal against Peter McCormack. Wright had claimed McCormack damaged his reputation by calling him a fraud who didn't invent Bitcoin. Initially, the court found McCormack's comments defamatory but reduced damages to £1 due to Wright's conduct. The UK Court of Appeal upheld this decision, stating Wright failed to produce adequate evidence for his claims.