Merrill Lynch Upgrades Coinbase to Buy, Sees Strong Growth Potential
Merrill Lynch upgrades Coinbase to Buy, citing faster product expansion, strategic adjustments, and an attractive valuation paving the way for long-term growth.
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U.S. Stocks Open Lower with Declines in Gold and Silver, Defense Sector Rises
Major U.S. stock indexes opened lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines. Gold and silver stocks dropped, while defense companies saw gains.
Read MoreInside the Zcash Team Exodus: Legal Hurdles Trigger Leadership Overhaul
The Zcash core team's mass departure stems from legal barriers to external funding. Bootstrap reveals ongoing talks on alternative structures, aiming to align with U.S. nonprofit law and safeguard the project's mission and community.
Read MoreOptimism Proposes 50% Superchain Revenue Buyback to Boost OP Token Value
Optimism Foundation proposes using 50% of Superchain revenue to buy back OP tokens, aiming to strengthen tokenomics and align ecosystem growth with holder value. Vote starts January 22.
Read MoreWhale Drops 57,600 ETH Into Staking—What This Massive Move Means for Ethereum
A fresh deposit of 57,600 ETH has pushed total staked holdings close to 966k, signaling strong long-term confidence from major players and possibly foreshadowing increased on-chain momentum.
Read MoreWill the Fed Cut Rates by 150 Basis Points This Year? Labor Market in Focus
A Fed official suggests up to 150 basis points in rate cuts this year to boost employment. With core inflation near 2.3%, policymakers see room to support labor recovery without fueling high inflation.
Read MoreProtege Raises $30M Series A to Revolutionize AI-Driven Data Aggregation
Data exchange platform Protege secures $30M Series A led by a16z. The platform enables secure, compliant data aggregation for AI training, empowering providers and advancing data-driven innovation.
Read MoreAlphabet Overtakes Apple in Market Cap on AI Momentum
Alphabet surpassed Apple with a $3.89 trillion valuation, driven by AI advances like Gemini and TPU chips. This marks a pivotal shift in tech leadership, highlighting its dominance in artificial intelligence innovation.
Read MoreEthereum Whale Makes Major Move: 57,600 ETH Staked, Bringing Total Near One Million
On January 8, on-chain data revealed a major entity staked another 57,600 ETH, worth $176 million. The total has now reached 965,792 ETH, nearing $2.97 billion, sparking market interest in long-term holding trends.
Read MoreMassive AAVE Movement: Over 14,900 Tokens Worth $2.4M Shift to Exchange Sparks Market Buzz
Data reveals 14,915 AAVE tokens, worth $2.4 million, moved from an anonymous wallet to an institutional trading platform, sparking market speculation about potential institutional activity or major portfolio adjustments.
Read MoreUS Jobless Claims Beat Expectations, Labor Market Shows Resilience
The latest data shows US initial jobless claims came in at 208,000, slightly below expectations. The labor market remains strong, signaling economic resilience and offering key insights for Fed policy decisions.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump-Era Tariff Legality, Businesses Prepare for $150B Refund Battle
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of Trump-era global tariffs. If invalidated, businesses could reclaim up to $150 billion in paid duties. Major importers are filing preemptive lawsuits, while SMEs turn to secondary markets. Experts urge prompt documentation for complex refund processes ahead.
Read MoreBesent Urges Fed to Deepen Rate Cuts: Can Easing Revive US Growth?
US Treasury Secretary Besent calls for deeper rate cuts to counter slowing growth and weak labor data, sparking debate on whether further easing can revive consumer spending and investment.
Read MoreFed Official Hints at Major Rate Cuts: What 2026 Could Bring
A Federal Reserve official signals potential rate cuts of 150 basis points by 2026, sparking market speculation. This shift could ease financial pressures and boost economic growth amid cooling inflation trends.
Read MoreFed's Policy Gamble: Labor Market on Thin Ice
A Federal Reserve official warns current policies may overstrain the labor market. With inflation cooling, prolonged tightening could trigger unnecessary economic disruption, prompting calls to reassess interest rate strategies.
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