Ethereum L2s face a scaling issue as bots consume over 50% of gas for MEV search, leading to $24 million in profits within a month. Privacy tech is now essential for market fairness. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@Kraken sponsors the Trump Accounts program in Wyoming, providing financial benefits to newborns born in 2026 through an index fund, supported by major corporations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@SteaknShake reports significant same-store sales growth since accepting Bitcoin payments in May 2025, attributing success to BTC adoption despite a current unrealized loss on its Bitcoin reserve. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse indicated that the CLARITY Act could pass by April, citing an 80% chance of resolution after ongoing talks between banks and crypto firms. #Update #Crypto $XRP
A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, BIP-110, faces backlash from industry leaders like @Blockstream’s Adam Back, who argue it could harm Bitcoin’s reputation more than spam itself. $BTC #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ireland’s DPC launches GDPR probe into @X over Grok’s non-consensual AI-generated sexual images, including children, joining global regulatory actions. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin sentiment hits extreme lows; Matrixport suggests potential market bottom as $BTC trades at $68,308. Analysts note oversold signals and historical patterns of recovery. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is forming a trade alliance with the EU and CPTPP to counter the Trump Administration’s trade influence. #Update #Trade
Mark Newton from @Fundstrat warns that 2026 may bring a 15-20% decline in the stock market, starting late February, driven by overbought tech and mid-term election cycles. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
Brad Gerstner highlights eroding trust in institutions due to elite hypocrisy, citing the Epstein case’s lack of accountability. Media oversight and AI-driven uncertainties also impact public perception. #Update #Trust
@SBIHldgs denies holding $10B in $XRP, clarifying its investment is a 9% equity stake in Ripple Labs, valued at approximately $4B. #Update #Crypto $XRP
$XRP is down as Standard Chartered reduces its end-2026 price target by 65% to $2.80; whale transfers to Binance surge, indicating potential supply overhang amid inconsistent ETF flows. #Update #Crypto $XRP
A global survey reveals 39% of 4,658 crypto users receive income in stablecoins, with 27% using them for payments, indicating stronger adoption in emerging markets. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary warns of potential further Bitcoin crashes as institutions limit crypto allocations to 3% due to quantum computing threats; only $BTC and $ETH are deemed essential. #Update #Crypto $BTC
