Today in crypto, MicroStrategy stock is set to join the Nasdaq 100 later this month, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas. Following its strategy of acquiring Bitcoin, MicroStrategy has seen its market capitalization rise significantly, with a 2,500% increase in stock price since 2020. Meanwhile, Roger Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus', is contesting United States charges of tax evasion, asserting that the allegations stem from outdated tax laws regarding cryptocurrency. Ver claims the US government targets him not for taxes but for his Bitcoin advocacy. In other news, MARA Holdings Inc. has purchased an additional $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin, driving its hashrate past 50 EH/s, the highest in the industry. This has strengthened their position in Bitcoin mining following the successful conclusion of a zero-coupon convertible note offering. Despite the increase in Bitcoin holdings, MARA stock faced a slight decrease in its share price.

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