updraftplus domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131hustle domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131wpforms-lite domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has explained how the top tech companies Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon could replace Layer-1 networks. According to him, these companies could easily establish their blockchain infrastructure once they achieve regulatory clarity.
While speaking on an X space, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson explained that tech companies like Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon could become competitors to top Layer-1 projects once the stablecoin bill passes. Hoskinson suggested that these tech companies could move to establish their blockchain infrastructure once there is regulatory clarity in the country.
He gave an example of these companies issuing their stablecoins or partnering with a company like Circle to achieve this. Hoskinson also highlighted Apple’s ‘Apple Pay’ and Google’s ‘Google Pay’ to show how these companies are in a good position to compete with these layer-1 networks.
The Cardano founder also noted that these companies are in a good position to overtake these networks since they already have billions of users and control the operating systems that run on phones. As such, he believes this would be the next wave of competition the crypto space will face.
Hoskinson added that he envisages these companies could go as far as creating their Layer-1 networks. He gave an instance of how Meta already tried to venture into the crypto space in the past but failed due to a lack of clear regulations. As such, there is the possibility that they could make such a move again once Congress passes pending crypto bills.
The Cardano founder noted that, based on his sources, the US Congress could pass the stablecoin bill in the next 100 days. He believes that companies like Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Apple will not pass up the opportunity to expand their operations into the crypto market when the bill passes.
He remarked that there is no way that layer-1 networks could compete with these companies since they have a larger network of users and the necessary licenses to expand their business into the crypto space. Hoskinson also highlighted the fact that these companies could easily block users’ access to these networks in a bid to win them over.
The Cardano founder said believes this is very possible since these companies, with their infrastructure, are already a gateway to accessing these Layer-1 networks. As part of the unfair practices that these companies could adopt, Hoskinson also raised the possibility of them deciding to stop running nodes for these networks, which could alter the operations of these Layer-1s.
Hoskinson also highlighted how these tech companies have the edge over L1s with their confidential computing. On the other hand, these blockchains operate within second-generation trust-execution environments which are less reliable.
Hoskinson’s bold statements come just days after he hinted at a potential partnership with Microsoft. This has sparked a bullish outlook for the ADA price, with projections that the crypto could rally to its current all-time high (ATH) of $3.10.
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Ripple’s XRP has been the subject of recent media attention, and for good reason. The cryptocurrency has experienced a significant increase in 2024, with a gain of over 258% since the start of the year.
XRP’s price had risen significantly from its low of $0.22 in early 2021 to approximately $2.30 as of mid-December. XRP has now surpassed stablecoin Tether (USDT) to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, a testament to its extraordinary growth.
Linda Jones, a well-known wealth mentor, has just lately delivered her most current newsletter, which has generated a great deal of excitement among members of the international crypto community.
Jones underscores that we are at the inception of a new technological cycle. She contends that digital assets are poised to revolutionize asset tokenization and money, much like the internet transformed communication.
An excerpt from my weekly newsletter today:
Digital assets should outperform tech stocks like the Magnificent 7 (Apple, Alphabet, Google, Tesla, Meta, Amazon and Nvidia) by possibly as much as 10x, in my opinion.
Why?
There are seven reasons I can think of:
1. We are early…
— Linda P. Jones (@LindaPJones) December 19, 2024
Investors who are prepared to adopt this emergent asset class may capitalize on substantial growth prospects as a result of this transformation. Jones emphasizes that digital assets have historically been the most successful asset class, with Bitcoin experiencing nearly 30,000% increase over the past decade and XRP following closely behind with a 35,000% increase during the same period.
The current low adoption rate of digital assets is one of Jones’s most compelling arguments. She observes that only 5% of individuals worldwide have invested in cryptocurrencies, indicating a vast untapped market that is awaiting development.
Retail investors are currently better positioned than institutional players since they cannot fully enter the market because of regulatory barriers. However, Jones expects that institutional capital will soon flood the market in response to the expected regulations on crypto and stablecoins by early 2025.
The recent proposal by US President-elect Donald Trump to exempt capital gains on digital assets situated in the United States from taxation serves to bolster this optimism. This policy has the potential to substantially increase the potential of American projects such as XRP and Cardano (ADA) by redirecting investments toward them if it is implemented.

Political change is also favoring digital assets. Jones notes David Sacks’ appointment as Crypto and AI czar, citing his pro-crypto stance as PayPal COO. This leadership change shows a commitment to promoting cryptocurrencies.
$XRP gonna make history next year
— Bitstamp (@Bitstamp) December 20, 2024
Moreover, Congress has lately grown much more pro-crypto, creating an environment fit for regulatory clarity and expansion.
As XRP and other digital assets gather pace in front of changing rules and more investor trust, Jones expects 2025 to be a decisive year for them. Other business leaders share her feelings; they believe that XRP may become historical in this year.
Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView
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