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Brent Johnson, CEO of wealth management firm Santiago Capital and creator of the “Dollar Milkshake Theory,” says that stablecoins may end up being the “stealth weapon” that the U.S. will use to establish a global power.
Stablecoins Could Steal the Sovereignty of Smaller Nations, Expert

Bitcoin dipped to an intraday low of $89,343 on Thursday, Jan. 8, before stabilizing just above $90,000 by 11:25 a.m. EST, as prediction markets collectively pared back expectations for a six-figure January move.
$100K Still Possible, but January Odds Are Sliding
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Dromos Labs disclosed on Nov. 12, 2025, that Aerodrome and Velodrome will fold into a new unified decentralized exchange ( DEX) called Aero, pulling Base, Optimism, Ethereum mainnet, and Circle’s Arc chain into one liquidity hub.
New Aero DEX Aims to Streamline Trading on Base, Optimism, Ethereum

The Buck Foundation has launched Buck, a digital asset offering 7% annual rewards, backed by Strategy’s bitcoin-collateralized preferred stock. This savings-focused coin aims to provide predictable returns and offers an accessible alternative to stablecoins.

The cryptocurrency dipped 2.45% Wednesday afternoon after topping $94K on Tuesday. Meanwhile, stocks printed fresh all-time highs.
Stocks Keep Beating Bitcoin Despite Trump’s Latest Drama
In less than a week, U.S. President Donald Trump captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, assumed

XRP broke through a major liquidity wall as Flare launched Hyperliquid’s first XRP spot pair, unlocking deeper onchain liquidity, tighter spreads, and expanded institutional access that reshapes how XRP capital moves across chains.
XRP Breaks Onto Hyperliquid: Major Liquidity Wall Just Came

In 2025, Solana achieved unprecedented growth, with record revenues of $2.39 billion from applications, a 28% increase in non-vote transactions, and $1.5 trillion in DEX volume, showcasing its significant role in the crypto market.

Xiao Hong, the founder of Butterfly Tech behind the AI agent app Manus, was an early bitcoin advocate and holder for more than a decade before his company became Meta’s $2 billion acquisition target.
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Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption.
Why a16z Crypto Sees Privacy Chains Reshaping Onchain Value
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Regulated ethereum investors are now earning on-chain yield as Grayscale pushes staking rewards directly into a U.S.-listed spot crypto ETP, marking a first-of-its-kind distribution that links ethereum staking income to traditional investment access.
Grayscale Delivers First US Spot Ethereum ETP S

Bitcoin holders can now tap liquidity without selling, as Tim Draper backs Sats Terminal’s non-custodial bitcoin-backed lending marketplace designed to preserve long-term upside while avoiding custody risks and forced exits.
Never Sell Your BTC Again? Tim Draper Backs a Non-Custodial Borrowing

Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards suggested that the U.S. and China are engaged in a shadow race to achieve quantum superiority, and that it is likely that China is concealing its quantum capabilities. The U.S. Congress has recommended establishing a Quantum First goal by 2030.
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