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X launches Smart Cashtags to display live prices for stocks and cryptocurrencies within the app.

Google enhances AI shopping with Walmart, challenging OpenAI's market presence.

DeFi protocols leverage custom blockchains for better execution and control, signaling a shift from shared networks to dedicated environments.

DeFi protocols launch appchains to avoid Ethereum blockspace issues, enhance execution control, and build ecosystems.

Samson Mow forecasts Elon Musk to invest heavily in Bitcoin by 2026, a claim unconfirmed by Musk or Tesla.

Rain raises $250M led by ICONIQ to enhance global stablecoin payment infrastructure.

Rising digital payments in Asia challenge traditional credit card usage, impacting financial systems.

The U.S. Senate plans to clarify crypto regulation roles for CFTC and SEC.

Senate Democrats caution U.S. against strikes on Iran, citing potential constitutional, geopolitical risks.

Google reveals the Universal Commerce Protocol to streamline AI agent shopping, impacting major retail partners.

Monero's 0.18.4.5 release addresses Ledger wallet bug, enhancing usability and reliability for XMR users.

PayPal partners with Google for AI-powered checkout via Universal Commerce Protocol integration.

The UK's non-committal stance on US actions against Iran could indirectly impact crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum potentially influenced by geopolitical tensions.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin addresses stablecoin flaws in USD pegs, oracles, and staking design.

Vitalik Buterin warns about structural flaws in decentralized stablecoins, highlighting issues with USD dependence, oracle capture, and yield trade-offs.

Russia will utilize digital ruble for pension payments, not cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Michela Allocca transforms Break Your Budget into a thriving personal finance brand, emphasizing budgeting and investment strategies.

Michela Allocca grows net worth through traditional investments, lacking crypto involvement.

Bybit introduces a new asset on its Alpha platform, enhancing Web3 interface offerings.

Kabosu projects show no verified 'Happy New Year' post; leadership remains anonymous.

KABOSU crypto projects show no official New Year "hibernation" updates from primary sources.

Kabosu meme token's cryptic announcement lacks verifiable backing, stirring questions.

Tennessee bans sports event contracts on Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, mandating user refunds by January 2026.

Maalexi introduces the MAATEX platform for agricultural asset tokenization leveraging Avalanche's blockchain technology.