The article discusses @hashed_official's investment in @StoryProtocol, emphasizing the potential of blockchain to address intellectual property issues. It highlights the advantages of proof of ownership and smart contracts in simplifying IP management.

Bitcoin ended 2025 down 3%, largely due to significant selling by long-term investors or "whales." However, it recorded its least volatile year on record, with expectations for new highs in 2026 driven by lower interest rates and regulatory clarity.

Revolut aims to secure a bank charter in the U.S. to gain direct access to regulators and enhance consumer trust. CEO Sid Jajodia highlighted the benefits of regulatory compliance, faster innovation, and building a strong balance sheet through deposits. The company is investing $500 million in the U.S. as part of its broader $13 billion global expansion plan.

The article highlights the rapid growth of startups, particularly in the AI sector, with several companies reporting significant revenue increases. It also discusses recent developments in U.S. AI policy, including Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting state-level AI regulations.

This article discusses @hashed_official's seed investment in @StoryProtocol, highlighting the potential of blockchain to address issues in content ownership and intellectual property. It also touches on regulatory challenges faced by the crypto industry, particularly in South Korea.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, emphasizes the need for the financial system to adopt blockchain technology for tokenisation, which could lower fees and increase accessibility. However, progress has been slow, with infrastructure and regulatory hurdles potentially delaying widespread adoption until 2026.

The U.S. Department of Labor is reversing its previous warnings against including cryptocurrencies in retirement investments, arguing that it should not dictate which assets are deemed risky. This shift aligns with the Trump administration's broader embrace of digital assets and follows significant changes in the crypto market, where investments have seen substantial gains since the earlier caution was issued.

The 2025 AI Index Report highlights significant advancements in artificial intelligence, including the improvement of smaller models, a dramatic reduction in usage costs, and an increase in AI-related incidents. It also notes the rising adoption of AI in businesses, the surge of FDA-approved AI medical devices, and the shift of regulatory efforts to state levels in the U.S., alongside varying levels of optimism about AI across different regions.

REX-Osprey has launched the first spot XRP ETF in the U.S., trading under the ticker XRPR. This ETF offers investors exposure to XRP while following a unique legal structure under the Investment Company Act of 1940, differentiating it from other firms seeking to enter the market.