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Strive CEO Discusses the Future of DATs as Stocks Slide

The news article discusses the recent decline in digital asset treasury (DAT) stocks, which were a hot investment trend in 2025. Strive CEO Matt Cole joins the "Bloomberg Crypto" program to provide insights on the topic. The article highlights that DATs, which involve companies holding cryptocurrencies as part of their corporate treasury, saw a rapid growth in 2025, attracting investments from prominent figures like Peter Thiel and the Trump family. However, the article notes that these stocks have now turned into "one of the worst" trades in the stock market, with prices sliding in recent months. Cole, the Strive CEO, is interviewed to discuss the recent decline in DAT stocks, the factors behind their rapid growth in 2025, and the controversy surrounding MSCI, a major index provider. The article provides a concise overview of the topic, focusing on the key points without going into unnecessary details.

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Trump Crypto Venture World Liberty Applies for Bank Charter

Donald Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has applied for a US bank charter for one of its entities. This move would enable the company to expand its USD1 stablecoin operations. The article states that World Liberty Financial…

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Trump Crypto Venture World Liberty Applies for Bank Charter

Donald Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has applied for a US bank charter for one of its entities. This move would enable the company to expand its USD1 stablecoin operations. The article states that…

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Cryptocurrency slump erases 2025 financial gains and Trump-inspired optimism

The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant slump in recent months, erasing the financial gains made earlier in the year. Despite bitcoin reaching an all-time high price of $126,000 on October 6th, the market has…

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The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025

The article discusses the most dangerous individuals and entities on the internet in 2025. It highlights several figures, including former US President Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE), and Chinese…

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Strive CEO Discusses the Future of DATs as Stocks Slide

The news article discusses the recent decline in digital asset treasury (DAT) stocks, which were a hot investment trend in 2025. Strive CEO Matt Cole joins the "Bloomberg Crypto" program to provide insights on the…

Read original at Bloomberg →

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 7, 2026

Donald Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has applied for a US bank charter for one of its entities. This move would enable the company to expand its USD1 stablecoin operations. The article states that World Liberty Financial…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianDec 29, 2025

The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant slump in recent months, erasing the financial gains made earlier in the year. Despite bitcoin reaching an all-time high price of $126,000 on October 6th, the market has seen a dramatic…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredDec 29, 2025

The article discusses the most dangerous individuals and entities on the internet in 2025. It highlights several figures, including former US President Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE), and Chinese hackers, as having a…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergDec 23, 2025

The news article discusses the recent decline in digital asset treasury (DAT) stocks, which were a hot investment trend in 2025. Strive CEO Matt Cole joins the "Bloomberg Crypto" program to provide insights on the topic. The article…

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