US unemployment held steady at 4.4% in Dec, easing rate cut pressure on the Fed. While up from post-pandemic lows, the rate is still moderate & jobless claims remain limited. Analysts now see less urgency for a Jan rate cut after 3 cuts in 2025. Fed can stay patient. #economy #fed #unemployment

US job growth slowed significantly in 2025, adding 584k jobs (49k/month) vs. 2M in 2024 (168k/month). Labor data suggests a cooling market, potentially impacting economic growth & policy. #economy #jobs

a16z just raised a massive $15B fund! 🚀 Focused on AI & crypto, with significant investments planned for biotech, healthcare, defense & more. They're aiming to boost US tech leadership for the next century. 💪 #AI #crypto #venturecapital

DeepSeek to Release Next-Generation Flagship AI Model in February AI developer DeepSeek will unveil its next-generation flagship AI model in February, according to a report from The Information cited by Jin10. Further details regarding the model’s capabilities and specifications remain undisclosed. #crypto #blockchain #news

Wallets holding $13M+ in RIVER token are sending $1.4M back to Bitget after a 200% profit surge. 👀 Early investors potentially taking gains could impact RIVER’s market. Keep an eye on this! 📈 #crypto #RIVERtoken

NY Mellon now offers tokenized deposits, enabling blockchain fund transfers! 🚀 Faster, 24/7 transactions for clients like ICE, Citadel & Ripple. A major move bridging traditional finance & #DeFi #Blockchain.

Nasdaq & CME Group team up to rebrand their crypto index as the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index! 📈 Aiming for a reliable benchmark for regulated crypto products, it’s backed by audited exchanges & transparent methodology. “Two gold standards” joining forces! ✨ #crypto #blockchain #news

Grayscale HYPE ETF registered in Delaware (Jan 8, 2026, #10465863) as a Statutory Trust. Registered agent: CSC DELAWARE TRUST COMPANY, Wilmington. Follows Grayscale BNB ETF’s Delaware registration.

Blockstream is expanding into Bitcoin derivatives by acquiring Numeus’ trading division! 🚀 BCP will offer yield & volatility trading strategies for institutions, signaling a bigger push into BTC-based financial products. #Bitcoin #DeFi

🇫🇷 Data leak exposes crypto investors! Ex-tax official allegedly shared location & gains data. No attacks confirmed, but a reminder of security risks as crypto scrutiny rises. #crypto #dataleak #security