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In today's crypto landscape, significant developments are making headlines. Trump's SEC Chair Pick: Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is rumored to be Trump's choice for SEC chair, but he expresses reluctance to tackle the challenges left by Gary Gensler. TRON's Historic Surge: In a stunning turn of events, TRON (TRX) has reached a new all-time high after nearly seven years, spiking by 81% in just one day. Celsius CEO's Guilty Plea: Meanwhile, Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges and faces a lengthy prison sentence of 30 years. Stay tuned for more insights on these pivotal stories shaping the crypto world today.

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The global crypto market cap is $3.55 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $255.89 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $95,603.66, and BTC market dominance is 53.4%. The price of Ethereum is $3,829.63, and ETH market dominance is 13.0%. The best-performing sector is Jobs, which gained 56%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Greed (78).

📰 Top News

Trump wants Paul Atkins to lead SEC but he is reluctant to clean Gensler’s ‘mess’

Rumors claim Trump has chosen Paul Atkins for the SEC chair role, but the former commissioner is hesitant to take on the responsibility due to multiple factors.

TRON (TRX) reaches a new all-time high after nearly 7 years

The new all-time high comes after a 81% daily rally.

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty, agrees to 30 years in prison

Mashinsky pleaded guilty to two charges, and waived his right to appeal any sentence below 30 years.

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