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The Blockchain Association is calling on US president-elect Donald Trump to prioritize crypto in his first 100 days in power. The not-for-profit pro-crypto lobbying group revealed its top five priorities for the “most pro-crypto Congress in history” on Friday (Nov. 22), including transparent regulation and leadership shakeups. What is the Blockchain Association calling for? The group, which represents around 100 crypto companies, wrote to Trump and shared the letter online last week. 1/ Today, Blockchain Association submitted a letter to President-elect Trump and the new Congress outlining priorities impacting the crypto industry to consider in the first 100 days.https://t.co/uMa29LYHpr pic.twitter.com/kJbx9l1cqv — Blockchain Association (@BlockchainAssn) November 22, 2024 First and foremost, the Blockchain Association is calling for a reform in regulations.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Scott Bessent, a pro-crypto hedge fund manager, as Treasury Secretary. If confirmed, he may introduce policies favoring crypto, improve regulatory clarity, and integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, marking a significant shift from the more cautious approach of the Biden administration. Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social: “I am pleased to nominate Scott Bessent to serve as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.

Microsoft has paused the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to computers that have certain Ubisoft games installed on them as it has been discovered that the latest major end-of-year update is causing crashes in some of the biggest games in recent times. Complaints started coming in that the latest Windows 11 update was causing crashing in certain Ubisoft titles such as Star Wars Outlaws and Assassins Creed games, so Microsoft has moved to switch off the automatic updating for PCs that have any affected game currently installed, and have urged users not to manually install the update until the issue has been resolved. Microsoft published a blog post that said: “After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, you might encounter issues with some Ubisoft games.

While most meme coins are experiencing a significant downturn, Dogecoin (DOGE) stands out with an impressive 17% gain this week. Amid a sea of red across the meme coin market, Dogecoin has taken center stage, bolstered by renewed enthusiasm within its community. With Elon Musk once again playing a key role in its momentum, Dogecoin’s rise has sparked discussions about whether it could finally hit the much-anticipated $1 mark. Let’s dive into what’s driving Dogecoin’s recent rally and whether it’s time to invest. Dogecoin (DOGE) price prediction Dogecoin is currently trading at $0.432, boasting a market cap of $63.4 billion.

Stalker 2 has got off to a flyer which was to be expected with such a large hardcore fan base and the game being over a decade in the making. What we also expected, and certainly got, was a bit of a janky, bug-riddled experience with issues a plenty that are need of a good ironing out. It is weird how some gamers are more forgiving than others when it comes to certain titles.

Crypto enthusiasts worldwide are in for a treat this Black Friday. Ledger, one of the leading names in secure cold storage wallets, has rolled out some exciting deals that are hard to miss. Whether you are new to crypto or a seasoned trader, Ledger’s exclusive Black Friday 2024 event offers incredible discounts on their popular hardware wallets alongside massive Bitcoin rewards.