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From Hashtags to Transaction Orders: X Platform is Turning the Information Flow into a Capital Gateway

From Hashtags to Trade Orders: X Platform Turns Information Flow into Capital Gateway X (formerly Twitter) is advancing its "Everything App" vision with the upcoming launch of Smart Cashtags, as announced by product lead Nikita Bier. This feature represents a significant evolution beyond simple asset tagging. It enables users to precisely link a cashtag to a specific asset or smart contract address, solving the common problem of duplicate ticker names, especially in crypto. Key functionalities include the ability to click a cashtag within the timeline to view real-time prices and to aggregate all posts mentioning that asset into a unified discussion view. Most notably, a screenshot revealed a "Buy/Sell" button, strongly signaling X's intent to embed direct trading capabilities into its information feed. While it's not yet confirmed if this will extend to cryptocurrencies, the move is a clear step towards creating a closed-loop financial ecosystem where users can discover, discuss, and execute trades without leaving the platform. This development positions X's information flow as a direct入口 for capital movement.

比推01/12 13:41

From Hashtags to Transaction Orders: X Platform is Turning the Information Flow into a Capital Gateway

比推01/12 13:41

Memecoins Wiped Out As 11.6 Million Tokens Fail In Brutal Year: Research

According to CoinGecko research, approximately 11.6 million memecoins and low-effort tokens failed or became inactive in 2025, a dramatic increase compared to the 1.3 million failures in 2024. The majority of these losses occurred in the fourth quarter, driven by a major market sell-off on October 10 that triggered over $19 billion in liquidations. Tokens with low liquidity and weak development were hit hardest, as a flood of new coins created via simplified launch tools met collapsing demand. While more established tokens survived, many small projects were abandoned, leading to extreme volatility and widespread delistings. The event has sparked calls for better oversight and warning labels for speculative tokens, highlighting the risks of investing in assets without liquidity or real use cases.

bitcoinist01/12 12:32

Memecoins Wiped Out As 11.6 Million Tokens Fail In Brutal Year: Research

bitcoinist01/12 12:32

Making Encryption Warm: Reflecting on CoinEx's Brand Value Built on Education, Philanthropy, and Long-Termism at Its Eighth Anniversary

CoinEx Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Focus on Education, Charity, and Long-Term Value As CoinEx marks its eighth anniversary, the platform has garnered multiple industry accolades in 2025, including "Cryptocurrency Exchange of the Year" from U.Today and "Best Centralized Exchange (CEX)" from BeInCrypto. These awards reflect CoinEx’s commitment to security, user experience, and sustainable operations amid a volatile crypto market. Beyond technical excellence, CoinEx has prioritized social responsibility through its CoinEx Charity initiative. Under the "Bridging Hope" project, the organization has supported communities across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East by deploying Starlink internet infrastructure, providing Web3 and digital literacy education, and contributing to environmental and disaster recovery efforts. These actions address critical gaps in digital access and education, ensuring broader participation in the Web3 ecosystem. CoinEx’s long-term investment in non-transactional areas—such as education, transparency, and public welfare—has built a foundation of trust and expanded the platform’s global influence. By combining technological innovation with social impact, CoinEx demonstrates that crypto platforms can foster both growth and meaningful change, making the industry more accessible and equitable for all.

marsbit01/12 11:29

Making Encryption Warm: Reflecting on CoinEx's Brand Value Built on Education, Philanthropy, and Long-Termism at Its Eighth Anniversary

marsbit01/12 11:29

From Scrolling Tweets to Buying Tokens: Will 'Smart Asset Tags' Turn X into a Crypto 'Trading Terminal'?

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is developing a new feature called "Smart Cashtags," according to product lead and Solana advisor Nikita Bier. This tool will allow users to tag specific assets (like stocks, BTC, or meme coins) in their posts. Clicking these tags will display the asset's real-time price and aggregate all related information. The feature, planned for a public release next month, is seen as a major step toward Elon Musk's vision of transforming X into a "super app." Market reactions are mixed. Solana and BNB Chain ecosystems expressed strong support, with some assets from these chains featured in early mockups. Some view this as a potential competitor to major CEXs like Binance, while others are skeptical, citing X's history of delayed product launches (like the long-promised X Money payments) and poor handling of crypto-related content and spam. The move is analyzed as a potential "dimensional attack" by a Web2 giant on the crypto space, leveraging X's massive user base (400-600 million MAUs) to bridge the gap between social media and financial transactions. It is compared to the evolution of China's WeChat, which integrated payments and financial services to become an all-in-one platform. However, whether X can successfully execute this vision and improve its technical implementation remains to be tested.

Odaily星球日报01/12 11:13

From Scrolling Tweets to Buying Tokens: Will 'Smart Asset Tags' Turn X into a Crypto 'Trading Terminal'?

Odaily星球日报01/12 11:13

K1 Research and Klein Labs Co-host "2026 Seoul Signal", Foreseeing the Next Wave of Web3

K1 Research, an Asia-Pacific market expansion consultancy, and Klein Labs, a strategic market maker and Web3 venture incubator, will co-host "2026 Seoul Signal: Insights into the Next Wave of Web3" on January 22 in Seoul at People the Terrace. Leveraging K1 Research's global network across Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai, along with Klein Labs' expertise in liquidity design and market structure, the event aims to provide forward-looking strategic insights for the Web3 industry in 2026. It will bring together builders, creators, and traders to discuss survival strategies and long-term growth paths for the upcoming cycle. The forum is supported by three major gold sponsors: - BGB: The official platform token of Bitget Exchange, serving as a core asset within its ecosystem. - LeverUp: A perpetual contracts DEX on Monad, offering up to 1001x leverage and a fee-sharing mechanism. - AetheriumX: A Web3 ecosystem integrating staking, gaming, and a creator marketplace. Additional partners include Gaea Ventures, PlaysOut, and KapKap, all contributing to Web3 ecosystem collaboration. The organizers emphasize the event's goal to offer clear directional insights for key Web3 participants, combining practical market experience with systematic research to position Seoul as a global hub for Web3 innovation. Post-event, K1 Research and Klein Labs plan to deepen cooperation to accelerate the discovery and implementation of high-quality global projects. The event is open for pre-registration. - Time: January 22, 2026 (18:30 ~ 23:00 KST) - Location: People the Terrace, 13 Dosandaero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - Registration: Link provided

marsbit01/12 09:29

K1 Research and Klein Labs Co-host "2026 Seoul Signal", Foreseeing the Next Wave of Web3

marsbit01/12 09:29

Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Over Structural Weaknesses in Decentralized Stablecoins

Vitalik Buterin has raised significant concerns about the long-term viability of decentralized stablecoins, citing three major structural weaknesses. First, most stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. dollar, creating dependency on a centralized currency and exposing them to inflation and policy risks. Buterin suggests future models should track a basket of goods or broader price indexes instead. Second, oracles, which provide real-world price data, represent a critical vulnerability; if manipulated, they can destabilize the entire system, leading to expensive defensive measures and over-financialization. Third, staking yields on platforms like Ethereum offer safer and more attractive returns, making it difficult for stablecoins to compete for users and collateral. Buterin emphasizes that these issues are deep and unresolved, requiring more innovation before decentralized stablecoins can achieve true stability.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 09:23

Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Over Structural Weaknesses in Decentralized Stablecoins

TheNewsCrypto01/12 09:23

ADI Foundation and Finstreet Join Forces with BlockBooster to Lead the Development of a Compliant Tokenized Product Ecosystem

ADI Foundation (ADI), Finstreet Limited, and BlockBooster have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the development and adoption of compliant tokenized products and related ecosystem infrastructure. The collaboration will focus on three key areas: (i) UAE Dirham stablecoin initiatives, including market expansion and adoption strategies; (ii) institutional-grade asset tokenization, covering private credit, private equity, and tech-related assets; and (iii) ecosystem development, including investments, infrastructure, and joint market-entry activities. BlockBooster, a Web3 venture studio and asset manager specializing in stablecoins and real-world assets (RWA), will lead feasibility studies for potential joint projects. Any specific initiatives will require regulatory approval and definitive agreements. ADI emphasizes building digital finance on trust, compliance, and real-world utility. BlockBooster aims to support a compliant, scalable ecosystem for tokenized assets, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub for institutional digital asset innovation. ADI is an Abu Dhabi-based foundation focused on blockchain infrastructure, backed by Sirius International Holding, a part of the IHC group. Finstreet, an IHC subsidiary, operates regulated financial services entities in ADGM. BlockBooster is a venture studio and asset manager with a track record in DeFi and RWA.

marsbit01/12 09:22

ADI Foundation and Finstreet Join Forces with BlockBooster to Lead the Development of a Compliant Tokenized Product Ecosystem

marsbit01/12 09:22

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

a16z Raises $15 Billion, Signaling Major Crypto Investments Ahead Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised $15 billion in new funding, its largest round to date. The firm emphasized that winning the next century of technological competition hinges on advancements in AI and crypto. The capital will be allocated across six funds, with significant implications for the crypto sector: * **App Fund ($1.7B):** Targets consumer applications, including Web3, fintech, and AI apps. * **Infrastructure Fund ($1.7B):** Focuses on foundational tech, including blockchain protocols (L1s, L2s), developer tools, and AI infrastructure. * **Growth Fund ($6.75B):** Will back mature, late-stage companies, such as established crypto exchanges and unicorns (e.g., Coinbase). A review of a16z's 2025 investments revealed heavy bets on prediction markets (Kalshi), wallet services, privacy blockchains, stablecoins, and AI-crypto intersections. Looking to 2026, a16z's published "big ideas" highlight key areas of excitement, suggesting these will be prime investment targets. These include: * Enhanced privacy as a core crypto feature. * The expansion of smarter prediction markets. * "Crypto-native" stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. * Improved on/off-ramps for stablecoins. * The convergence of AI and crypto, specifically around agentic systems ("know your agent"). * The concept of the internet evolving into a bank. In summary, a16z's massive new war chest is poised to aggressively fund the next wave of innovation across crypto applications, infrastructure, and the growing AI-crypto frontier.

marsbit01/12 08:39

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

marsbit01/12 08:39

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised $15 billion in new funding, its largest fundraising round to date, with a significant focus on cryptocurrency and AI. The funds are allocated across six major areas: American Dynamism ($11.76B), App ($17B), Bio + Health ($7B), Infrastructure ($17B), Growth ($67.5B), and Other Venture Strategies ($30B). While there is no dedicated crypto fund, the App, Infrastructure funds will be key channels for crypto investments—targeting application-layer products, Web3 apps, and blockchain infrastructure like L1/L2 protocols. The Growth fund will focus on later-stage investments in established players like Coinbase. In 2025, a16z made 31 investments in crypto-related areas, with major bets on prediction markets (Kalshi), wallets, privacy blockchains, stablecoins, and AI-crypto integrations. Looking ahead to 2026, a16z highlighted 17 areas of interest, including enhanced privacy, smarter prediction markets, improved stablecoin on/off ramps, AI-agent ecosystems, decentralized communication, and tokenization of real-world assets. The firm emphasizes that innovation in these areas will drive the next wave of crypto adoption.

Odaily星球日报01/12 08:30

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

Odaily星球日报01/12 08:30

An App Made for 1000 RMB Now Valued at 10 Million

Three post-95s developers spent 1,000 RMB and less than a month to create an app called “Died Yet?” — now valued at 10 million RMB. The app allows users to check in daily to confirm they are alive. If a user misses two consecutive check-ins, the system automatically sends an email to their emergency contact. Launched on January 8, it quickly topped Apple’s paid app chart at 8 RMB per download. Paying users grew 200-fold in days. A capital offer followed: the founders are considering selling 10% equity for 1 million RMB, implying a 10 million RMB valuation. The app taps into a real anxiety: China has over 120 million people living alone, a number expected to reach 200 million by 2030. The app’s viral name, “Died Yet?”, originated from an online meme and was key to its success. A copycat app, “Alive Yet?”, emerged within 24 hours, but the founders argue the concept—not the tech—is the core value. The piece contrasts this with crypto valuations, citing Fuel Network—a project once valued at $1 billion with minimal users, now down 99%—to highlight different valuation models: one driven by real users and payments, the other by narrative and tokenomics. The author concludes that “Died Yet?” offers more tangible value than most speculative assets.

marsbit01/12 06:18

An App Made for 1000 RMB Now Valued at 10 Million

marsbit01/12 06:18

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