A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in his planned overhaul of U.S.

Bitcoin neared a $100,000 milestone, fueled by Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance and expectations of a favorable regulatory environment. The cryptocurrency's surge, exceeding 100% since late 2022, attracted significant investment,