OKX Launches Crypto Card in Europe
@OKX launches the OKX Card in Europe, enabling stablecoin payments via Mastercard without conversion fees, reflecting DeFi and TradFi convergence. #Update #Crypto $OKB
Bitcoin Ethereum ETFs See $211M Exit
Crypto ETF flows turn mixed as $BTC and $ETH see $211M outflows, while $XRP and $SOL maintain gains. Cautious positioning noted. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tether Launches $4.81B Gold Purchase
@Tether has increased its gold holdings by $4.8 billion, purchasing 27 metric tons in Q4 2025, now totaling about 140 tons valued at $23 billion amid rising gold prices. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
Amazon Cuts 16000 Jobs Amid AI Push
Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs to streamline operations and focus on AI, marking its second major layoff in three months. #Update #Tech
Crypto Exchanges Face Ownership Caps in South Korea
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is negotiating ownership limits for crypto exchanges as lawmakers discuss the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoins Launch as Default Payment in Europe
@OKX launches a new crypto payments card in Europe, allowing users to spend stablecoins directly at Mastercard merchants, enhancing real-world crypto use amid EU regulatory support. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin with Anchorage
Tether launches USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital, under U.S. OCC oversight, aiming for GENIUS Act compliance; Cantor Fitzgerald named reserve custodian. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Adoption: 40% US Merchants Accept
PayPal’s survey reveals 40% of US merchants now accept cryptocurrency, highlighting growing adoption in retail. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Payments Surge 39 Percent Adoption
@PayPal and the National Cryptocurrency Association report 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto, with 84% expecting widespread use in five years. #Update #Crypto
Gold Soars to Record High as Dollar Wanes
Gold reached a new record high of $5,279 as the US dollar falls below a key support level, with Goldman Sachs forecasting further dollar depreciation. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
SoftBank Targets $30B AI Investment Boost
SoftBank is negotiating a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, enhancing its 11% stake. OpenAI seeks $100 billion funding, potentially valuing it at $830 billion. #Update #AI
XRP Reaffirms Commitment to Ripple Vision
@Ripple reaffirms commitment to $XRP as core asset amid expansion into custody and stablecoins. Executive Reece Merrick emphasizes XRP’s vital role in future strategies ahead of February 2026 event. #Update #Crypto $XRP
OKX Launches EU Stablecoin Payment Card
@OKX launches a payment card in Europe for stablecoin spending at Mastercard merchants, regulated by Monavate. Users must complete KYC checks. #Update #Crypto $USDC
HYPE Token Surges 30% Amid Market Convergence
HYPE token surges 30% to $33 as @HyperionDeFi captures over $1B in trading volume post-Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 upgrade, merging crypto and traditional markets. #Update #Crypto $HYPE