Farcaster Founders Join Tempo Stablecoin Revolution
@Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan join stablecoin startup Tempo, pivoting from social media to blockchain payments after Neynar’s acquisition. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Bitcoin Cash Gains 3.4% Amid Market Trends
Aptos ($APT) dropped 9.4% and NEAR Protocol ($NEAR) fell 8%, contributing to a decline in the index, while Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) was the only gainer, rising 3.4%. #Update #Crypto $APT $NEAR $BCH
Crypto.com Founder Acquires ai.com for $70 Million
Kris Marszalek, CEO of @Crypto.com, acquired ai.com for a record $70 million in cryptocurrency, doubling the previous domain purchase record. The platform features autonomous AI agents. #Update #Crypto $CRO
Token Unlock Delay Sparks Controversy in Story Project
@StoryProtocol co-founder SY Lee defends the six-month delay for IP token unlocks, emphasizing a focus on AI data licensing and offchain revenue strategies amid concerns over current zero onchain income. #Update #Crypto
Tether Gold Stash Surges Over $23 Billion
@Tether’s gold reserves reached 148 tonnes valued at $23 billion, surpassing several countries. The firm plans to allocate 10%-15% of its portfolio to gold, amid rising demand. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Surges to $72000 as Nikkei Hits 56000
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record 57,000 with a 3.4% gain after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election win, boosting bitcoin to $72,000 and gold past $5,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Bulls Spot Bottom as Bears Celebrate
Bitcoin’s price dropped below $76,000 as bears celebrate, with the Financial Times’ Jemima Kelly stating it’s “still about $69,000 too high.” Investor interest in Tether also wanes. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Policy Shifts at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong conference starts Wednesday, featuring speeches from Chief Executive John KC Lee and discussions on stablecoins and tokenization. Key regulatory figures will participate. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Block Cuts Up to 10% of Jobs
@BlockInc may cut up to 10% of its workforce amid a business overhaul, affecting hundreds of employees. Fourth-quarter earnings are expected at $403 million. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Machine-to-Machine Payments Revolutionize Digital Transactions
M2M payments are set to revolutionize the economy by enabling continuous, autonomous transactions between machines, similar to how electricity transformed industry. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Price Target Slashed to $400
@Citigroup lowers Coinbase (COIN) price target to $400 from $505, citing reduced trading volumes and regulatory uncertainty; analysts expect a GAAP EPS loss of $2.64 for Q4 2025. #Update #Crypto $COIN
Wallet Ownership Essential for Customer Retention
@EY emphasizes the importance of digital wallets as the future of financial services, stating that controlling wallets will dictate client relationships in tokenized finance. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Surges 20.1% as Crypto Market Rallies
The CoinDesk 20 Index rises to 1944.26, up 6.7% with all assets gaining; leaders include $XRP (+20.1%) and $HBAR (+13.1%), while laggards are $AAVE (+1.9%) and $BNB (+3.0%). #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Surges Above $70000 After Crash
Bitcoin ($BTC) rises above $70,000, up nearly 17% since hitting $60,000; XRP ($XRP) climbs 17% to $1.50. Crypto stocks recover as trading volumes surge. #Update #Crypto $BTC