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Here’s what happened in crypto today

MicroStrategy (MSTR) is set to join the Nasdaq 100 on Dec. 23, signaling increased institutional interest after a 2,500% stock rally fueled by its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver is contesting U.S. charges, claiming his prosecution stems from advocacy, not tax evasion, while his defense highlights outdated cryptocurrency laws. MARA Holdings purchased $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, boosting its holdings to over 40,000 BTC and becoming the first miner to achieve a 50 EH/s hashrate milestone.