Cointelegraph provides live coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, highlighting expected impacts on the crypto market. The swearing-in ceremony began at 12:00 pm ET, followed by Trump's address. In the lead-up, Bitcoin reached record highs and the TRUMP memecoin hit a market cap of $11 billion. World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform associated with Trump, reported a successful token sale amid high demand. Tech leaders, including Bezos and Zuckerberg, attended the event. Significant trading activity surrounded the launch of the TRUMP memecoin on Solana, amid speculations of insider trading. Bitcoin prices reached $109,356 with the potential for Trump to establish a Bitcoin reserve in his initial days in office. Additionally, Vivek Ramaswamy's departure from Trump's DOGE task force is confirmed as he prepares to launch a gubernatorial campaign in Ohio. Overall, the inauguration marks a pivotal moment for potential regulatory shifts in the crypto landscape.

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