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First up, Mt. Gox, the infamous bitcoin exchange that collapsed back in 2014, is set to return a whopping $9 billion worth of bitcoin to its users after a long and arduous bankruptcy process. This news has the potential to shake up the market, especially as bitcoin prices have recently fallen to $59,000. Analysts are predicting market pressure as some investors may choose to sell their holdings to lock in gains. However, factors such as bitcoin’s daily trading volume and the varied recipient disbursement of the returned funds may help cushion the impact of this massive payout.
In other news, former President Donald Trump recently made headlines at a fundraiser in San Francisco where he promised to ease cryptocurrency regulations if elected in November. This announcement comes at a time when the crypto industry is expressing frustrations with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s policies. Ripple’s Stuart Alderoty and Coinbase’s Paul Grewal have been vocal critics of the SEC’s actions, while some allies of President Biden are expressing concerns over Trump’s pro-crypto stance gaining traction. Discussions about potential nominees for SEC positions under a Trump administration reflect the industry’s efforts to shape future regulations in their favor.
Lastly, in the commodities market, gold prices have seen a slight slip to $2,326.82 per ounce as a stronger U.S. dollar has made the precious metal less appealing to investors. Eyes are now turned towards Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments and upcoming jobs data for clues on potential interest rate changes. On the other hand, crude oil prices have remained steady near two-month highs, with Brent crude at $86.80 per barrel. The demand for oil is being driven by increased summer travel and the possibility of rate cuts. U.S. gasoline demand is also expected to rise during the upcoming Independence Day holiday, providing further support for oil prices.
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