In this episode, we begin with a welcome and delve into the top stories, including Bitcoin surpassing $97,000, Trump's crypto plans, and key market updates. We explore the factors behind Bitcoin's recent price surge, emphasizing the "halving" effect. The discussion turns to institutional adoption of Bitcoin and recent regulatory updates. Technological innovations are highlighted with the debut of Bitcoin ETF options in the U.S. We examine MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy and its potential role in shaping White House crypto policy. The episode also covers Core Scientific's strategic pivot and the industry's shift towards AI-focused data centers. We conclude with closing remarks and a subscription reminder.

(0:00) Welcome to the Crypto Daily Brief

(0:17) Top stories: Bitcoin surpasses $97,000, Trump's crypto plans, and market updates

(1:28) Factors driving Bitcoin's recent price surge and the "halving" effect

(2:23) Institutional adoption of Bitcoin and regulatory updates

(3:49) Technological innovations and Bitcoin ETF options debut in the U.S.

(5:46) MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy and potential White House crypto role

(8:41) Core Scientific's pivot and industry trend towards AI-focused data centers

(11:29) Closing remarks and subscription reminder