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Bitcoin reached a historic peak of $98,000 on November 21, bringing it closer than ever to the $100,000 milestone. On the Deribit exchange, Bitcoin futures have already breached this level for contracts set to expire in March, June, and September 2025. 
Uber, renowned for its ride-hailing and delivery services, has announced that it will be launching an AI-driven chatbot assistant (GPT-4o) to assist its drivers with real-time, useful information. Scheduled for an early 2025 release in the U.S., the assistant is designed to simplify tasks and provide relevant insights to drivers. 
BitGo is set to launch its own yield-bearing stablecoin, USDS, in early 2025. The stablecoin will be backed by cash and short-duration Treasury bills that generate returns. The initial market capitalization is expected to reach approximately $10 billion within the first year. 
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. 
Solana Seeker Smartphone: Transforming Phones into Web3 Tools
By mid-2025, Solana will unveil its new crypto phone, the Solana Seeker—the next step forward and an upgrade from the Saga smartphone. Pre-orders have surpassed all expectations. This could reflect increasing interest in the Solana ecosystem and its mobile solutions, but the impact of airdrops is also widely acknowledged. 
Bloomberg reports that Dragonfly Capital, a crypto-focused venture company, is preparing to raise $500 million for a new fund aimed at early-stage blockchain projects. So far, over $250 million has been secured, with the full fundraising expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025. What Is Pectra? Ethereum’s Next Upgrade
The next major upgrade of the Ethereum network is on its way. In an Ethereum Developers Meeting in June, the team discussed its implementation scope. Called Pectra, the upgrade promises to significantly improve the Ethereum user and developer experience. The target for its release is set for sometime in Q1 2025.