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1. Forbes Predicts Seven Transformative Trends in the Crypto Industry by 2025 link a. G7 nations or BRICS countries may establish strategic Bitcoin reserves. b. The market capitalization of stablecoins is projected to double, reaching $400 billion. c. Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem, leveraging L2 networks such as Stacks, BOB, and Babylon, is expected to experience rapid growth, with TVL surpassing the current $24 billion locked in cross-chain wrapped Bitcoin. d. Crypto ETF products will expand to include Ethereum staking and Solana-focused strategies. e. Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft might follow Tesla’s lead in increasing their Bitcoin holdings. f. The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is anticipated to exceed $8 trillion. g. Improvements in the U.S. regulatory landscape will likely usher in a revival of crypto entrepreneurship. 2. Bloomberg: Global Top 500 Billionaires’ Wealth Surpasses $10 Trillion; CZ’s Net Worth Soars 60% to $55 Billion link In 2024, the combined we...