🦣 Bitcoin booms to $100,000, Americans ate mammoths to extinction, world’s 1st XNO-powered EV charges in 10 mins

Bitcoin has crossed the $100,000 milestone for the first time, surging on news that President-elect Donald Trump has selected Paul Atkins, a known advocate for digital assets, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The move signals a potential shift in U.S. regulatory attitudes toward cryptocurrencies. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3% to $101,000, continuing a rally of over 40% since Trump’s November 5 election victory.

The president-elect has vowed to reverse the Biden administration’s crackdown on digital assets, further fueling optimism in the crypto market. Delve deeper into our Must-Read.

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💰 Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for first time as Trump pumps crypto boom

Trump’s promise to reshape the crypto regulatory landscape has raised hopes among digital-asset enthusiasts. If confirmed, Paul Atkins, a former Republican SEC commissioner, is expected to take a lighter regulatory approach, reducing penalties for violations and supporting fintech innovation.

“Whether it was Paul Atkins or someone else, as long as it isn’t the status quo,” said Ed Chin at Parataxis, as reported by Bloomberg. Atkins has recently been a vocal supporter of digital currencies and financial technologies, aligning with Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global hub for crypto. This strategy includes exploring the concept of a national Bitcoin reserve.

However, analysts are skeptical about the feasibility of such an initiative, given Trump’s commitment to the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency.

🦣 Toddler bones reveal ancient Americans may have eaten mammoths to extinction

13,000 years ago, North America was a different world, inhabited by the Clovis people. Now, toddler’s bones have revealed shocking dietary preferences of ancient Americans. It turns out these ancient humans dined on mammoths and other large animals.

Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and McMaster University claim to have found the “first direct evidence” of the ancient diet. This study reveals the link between human expansion and the demise of Ice Age giants.

The findings reveal the Clovis people’s deadly efficiency as hunters of large animals. 13,000 years ago, mammoths were a common sight in northern Asia and the Americas. To decode Clovis people’s diet, researchers turned to the remains of Anzick-1, an 18-month-old child.

🔋 World’s 1st XNO-powered EV charges 100% in 10 mins in niobium battery breakthrough

In a groundbreaking development for the electric vehicle industry, Echion Technologies and Switch Technologies have unveiled the world’s first operational vehicle powered by active anode material technology.

This first-of-its-kind vehicle is equipped with Echion’s XNO anode technology. It marks a significant step towards faster charging, longer range, and improved performance for heavy-duty electric vehicles. “Echion’s battery anode materials deliver exceptionally long cycle life, superfast charging capability, and outstanding safety,” said the company.

“Typically, heavy-duty industrial applications greatly benefit from fast charging, long cycle life and energy density to deliver efficient operational performance, plus exceptional safety because of the nature of their use.”

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