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• Binance & FTX

• Bitcoin

• Tesla

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Economy & Finance

Binance & FTX

FTX has filed a lawsuit against Binance and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, claiming that $1.8 billion was wrongfully transferred to Binance and its executives. The dispute centers around Binance’s sale of its stake in FTX, which was paid for by FTX’s Alameda Research using assets worth $1.76 billion, despite Alameda being insolvent at the time. The lawsuit seeks to recover the funds on behalf of FTX creditors, along with additional damages. Binance has dismissed the claims as baseless and intends to defend itself. This case follows FTX's 2022 collapse and the sentencing of FTX's founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance's Zhao for separate offenses.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin soared past $82,000, driven by optimism over Trump's pro-crypto stance and a favorable regulatory outlook following pro-crypto candidates' election successes. Investors anticipate deregulation and more institutional involvement, with Trump's promises to boost the crypto sector further fueling enthusiasm. Cryptocurrency ETFs have seen record inflows, with related stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy experiencing significant gains. Analysts also expect Federal Reserve rate cuts to benefit the market.

Technology

Tesla

Tesla's stock surged over 8% on Monday, continuing last week's rally and potentially adding nearly $87 billion to its valuation. The surge is driven by expectations that CEO Elon Musk's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump could favor Tesla through regulatory benefits. Musk, who has been a Trump supporter, contributed substantial funds to pro-Trump initiatives and is seen as a strong candidate to lead efforts in cutting government inefficiency. Analysts suggest this influence may benefit Musk's ventures, such as Tesla's autonomous vehicle push, despite ongoing scrutiny from safety regulators. Tesla's dominance in the electric vehicle sector might also shield it from Trump's potential rollback of EV incentives, impacting smaller startups more significantly.

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