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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has consistently opposed SBF's defense strategy in the ongoing case. They argue that this strategy is irrelevant and could potentially distract the jury from the main crime: an $8 billion embezzlement scheme that SBF is accused of.

Injective (INJ) price is unbothered by the widespread consolidation, witnessed in the crypto market since Thursday, up 10% on Friday to trade at $13.15. After rallying by a whopping 547% since the start of the year, the interoperable Layer-1 blockchain powering the next generation of decentralized finance applications (DApps), is closing in on its all-time high of $24.89.

Bitcoin bulls are maintaining a strong position above the $34,000 mark despite various pressures in the market. Traders are closely watching the market direction as they assess whether the ongoing bullish rally will continue or start to fade.

Recent data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system reveals a significant decline in deposits in US commercial banks. Over a three-week period, deposits decreased by $100 billion, raising concerns about the state of the financial sector.

In a recent strategy session, veteran crypto trader Tone Vays highlights a bullish pattern forming in Bitcoin (BTC) that could lead to a significant breakout. With a large following of 123,000 subscribers on YouTube, Vays predicts a potential 10% surge in Bitcoin's price.

The CEO of asset management giant Van Eck believes that the conditions for cryptocurrencies are becoming extremely favorable as we approach 2024. In a recent interview, Jan van Eck stated that Bitcoin has solidified its position as the primary alternative to gold, presenting a near-perfect trading opportunity for bulls in the coming year.

XRP Healthcare, the first pharma and healthcare platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has announced its expansion into the thriving healthcare markets of Dubai and the Middle East. This move represents a significant leap in their journey, combining healthcare innovation with the transformative power of blockchain technology.

The XRP community and Ripple Lab's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, expressed their support for SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's condemnation of the LBRY lawsuit. Peirce, in a statement of dissent, voiced her concerns about the enforcement actions taken by the SEC against various crypto exchanges, including Ripple, LBRY, Kraken, Binance, and Coinbase.

According to André Dragosch, head of research at Deutsche Digital Assets, there has been a noticeable rise in activity among both small and large BTC wallet entities. This suggests that smaller investors are increasingly entering the market. The median value of transfer volumes on the Bitcoin blockchain has also seen a significant increase, indicating greater participation from small investors.

Real-World Assets (RWA) are physical assets, like real estate or cars, that have been digitized and made accessible in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This emerging trend is seen as a trillion-dollar opportunity, as it has the potential to revolutionize the way people trade and invest in global assets.

Fetch.AI (FET), an altcoin from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, has been making waves in the crypto markets with its impressive performance over the past week. With new updates on the horizon, Fetch.AI is poised to revolutionize the way we live and work.

The crypto options market is experiencing a significant boom, with the notional open interest reaching an impressive $20.64 billion. This data, tracked by Switzerland-based Laevitas, reveals a striking similarity to the peak recorded on November 9, 2021, when bitcoin was trading above $66,000. It is worth noting that the current open interest in contract terms is substantially higher than it was in November 2021.

The XRP price recently broke through a key resistance at $0.55, signaling the potential for further bullish momentum. However, with Bitcoin facing resistance at $35,000, altcoins like XRP are experiencing selling pressure, putting its recent gains at risk.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently announced its decision to maintain the short-term policy rate at -0.1%, signaling its commitment to the negative interest rate policy. However, there was a significant change in the BOJ's approach to the 10-year government bond yield.

Galaxy Digital, the crypto investment firm led by Mike Novogratz, has recently made several bullish statements on the future of cryptocurrencies. The firm is confident that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year. In addition, Galaxy Digital is actively investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum on decentralized lending platforms Aave and Compound.

According to recent data from Lookonchain, FTX and Alameda Research have transferred assets worth $27.2 million as of October 31. This includes RNDR ($17.93 million), SOL ($4.7 million), ETH ($2 million), MKR ($1.18 million), REN ($1.12 million), and GRT ($0.27 million).