Crypto Social Media and Updates

Fed Faces Political Push for Rate Caps, Populism Soars
SocialJan 16, 2026

Fed Faces Political Push for Rate Caps, Populism Soars

Capped rates. Political pressure on the Fed. “Economic populism on steroids,” 💥 says @ramahluwalia on Bits + Bips: https://t.co/M6kptqdSmk

By Laura Shin
XRP Tops South Korea Crypto Trading in 2025
SocialJan 16, 2026

XRP Tops South Korea Crypto Trading in 2025

💥XRP NEWS: XRP was South Korea’s most traded crypto in 2025, surpassing BTC & ETH. XRP/KRW led trading all year, with $1T+ in volume processed on Upbit. Source: coinpaper https://t.co/9qDekrCy8n

By Wendy O
All‑in on Crypto: Love Every Major Blockchain
SocialJan 16, 2026

All‑in on Crypto: Love Every Major Blockchain

Love Starknet Love Solana Love NEAR Love Bitcoin Love Ethereum Love Zcash Love ZK Bullish.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Why 2026 May Defy Bitcoin’s Expected Surge
SocialJan 16, 2026

Why 2026 May Defy Bitcoin’s Expected Surge

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? That was my main question to Raoul Pal in our latest conversation. Raoul is one of the most respected macro voices in finance. When he speaks, institutions listen. But I wanted...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Crypto Evolves From Isolated Islands to Interconnected Hubs
SocialJan 16, 2026

Crypto Evolves From Isolated Islands to Interconnected Hubs

Crypto used to be an ecosystem made of isolated islands. That's the old crypto. New crypto is an ecosystem of hubs with bridges that connect layers, chains, apps, and what not. And that's good.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Aave V4 Scales Risk Management to Trillion‑Dollar Ecosystem
SocialJan 16, 2026

Aave V4 Scales Risk Management to Trillion‑Dollar Ecosystem

Read how Aave V4 evolves Aave’s risk management framework to scale from billions to trillions in value, serving millions of users and institutional partners.

By Stani Kulechov
New Stablecoin Leverages USDS for Optimal Yield
SocialJan 16, 2026

New Stablecoin Leverages USDS for Optimal Yield

New stablecoin using USDS as yield generating infrastructure. USDS makes sense for this usecase since it is the only stablecoin that is entirely focused on providing the best possible risk adjusted return

By Rune Christensen
Coinbase Rejects Clarity Act Draft over Tokenized Equity Ban
SocialJan 16, 2026

Coinbase Rejects Clarity Act Draft over Tokenized Equity Ban

This is interesting. One of the reasons that Brian Armstrong said that Coinbase can't support the current draft of the Clarity Act is because it includes a "de facto ban” of tokenized equities. Apparently, from Coinbase's POV, a de facto ban means...

By Alex Johnson
Trump’s Rate Cap Push Meets Banks’ Stablecoin Yield Fight
SocialJan 16, 2026

Trump’s Rate Cap Push Meets Banks’ Stablecoin Yield Fight

Trump is calling for a cap on credit card interest rates as banks fight crypto over stablecoin yield. Is it linked? Listen to what Blockchain Association CEO and former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger has to say… 👀 https://t.co/HRELgnHudK

By Laura Shin
Join Intents Day Live Stream on Jan 22
SocialJan 15, 2026

Join Intents Day Live Stream on Jan 22

Join us at Intents Day on Jan 22nd - online video stream hosted by @therollupco to explore @near_intents

By Illia Polosukhin
Stablecoin Yields Signal Crypto's Waning Momentum
SocialJan 15, 2026

Stablecoin Yields Signal Crypto's Waning Momentum

Has crypto lost the fight over stablecoin yield? Here's what former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger thinks 👇 https://t.co/pEBBqmqrcz

By Laura Shin
Hermes Subnet Adds Agentic AI to 50k+ Projects
SocialJan 15, 2026

Hermes Subnet Adds Agentic AI to 50k+ Projects

New launch from the @YumaGroup subnet accelerator: @SubQueryNetwork and @graphprotocol already power 50k+ projects Hermes (SN82) brings agentic AI built on Bittensor $TAO to all of them

By Barry Silbert
Seeking Partner to Integrate Superstate Into DeFi
SocialJan 15, 2026

Seeking Partner to Integrate Superstate Into DeFi

I'm looking for somebody awesome to work with me and integrate Superstate into DeFi. Best job of your life guaranteed https://t.co/jsGLNTcw2t

By Robert Leshner
Aave V4 Contest Ends with Record Participation
SocialJan 15, 2026

Aave V4 Contest Ends with Record Participation

The Aave V4 security contest has come to an end. With a record number of participants, enormous thanks to everyone who took part, and we hope you enjoyed our work. See you on mainnet.

By Stani Kulechov
Blockchain Leader Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill
SocialJan 15, 2026

Blockchain Leader Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill

Can crypto market structure legislation pass? Blockchain Association CEO and former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger says she is “optimistic” 👇 https://t.co/DKAidoSSYd

By Laura Shin
Ethereum Foundation Tackles Quantum Threat Head‑On
SocialJan 15, 2026

Ethereum Foundation Tackles Quantum Threat Head‑On

"I HAVE to highlight the work being done by the Ethereum Foundation to solve the quantum threat." https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Project Eleven Secures $20M Funding, CEO Explains
SocialJan 15, 2026

Project Eleven Secures $20M Funding, CEO Explains

What is Project Eleven? And why did they raise $20m? Alex Prueden, co-founder and CEO, explains: https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat Solves Crypto's Biggest Upcoming Challenge
SocialJan 15, 2026

Quantum Threat Solves Crypto's Biggest Upcoming Challenge

"For all crypto protocols... solving the quantum threat is the most significant and biggest effort they'll have to undergo." https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat Highlights Bitcoin’s Need for Early Prep
SocialJan 15, 2026

Quantum Threat Highlights Bitcoin’s Need for Early Prep

Quantum computing isn’t science fiction anymore,a nd when it arrives, Bitcoin won’t be able to upgrade overnight. Alex Pruden explains why Bitcoin’s slow governance is exactly why devs need to start preparing now 👇 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Fate in the Quantum Computing Era
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin's Fate in the Quantum Computing Era

Coming next: What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers get powerful enough? ⚛️ I'll talk with Alex Pruden of Project Eleven @qdayclock about the post-quantum roadmap 👇 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Poised for ATH, but Holder Sell‑off Risk Looms
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin Poised for ATH, but Holder Sell‑off Risk Looms

Bitcoin will reach an ATH... But there are some risks: will long term holders keep selling? https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Crypto Momentum Builds: New Futures, XRP Surge, Privacy Gains
SocialJan 15, 2026

Crypto Momentum Builds: New Futures, XRP Surge, Privacy Gains

Crypto things you might have missed: -Ripple supports market structure, Coinbase doesn't -XRP search interest surges -CME Group to launch ADA, LINK, XLM futures -Privacy tokens are outperforming -JPMorgan expects crypto inflows to rise in 2026 JOIN THE 10:30 AM LIVESTREAM

By Wendy O
Seeking BTC's Next Target and 100K Catalysts
SocialJan 15, 2026

Seeking BTC's Next Target and 100K Catalysts

What's the next price target for $btc? And what are the catalysts that will drive BTC to +100K? https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Crypto's Tiny Share Could Explode in Wealth Portfolios
SocialJan 15, 2026

Crypto's Tiny Share Could Explode in Wealth Portfolios

"Less than 0.5% of U.S.advised wealth (RIAs, wealth advisors...) is allocated to crytpo." What happens when that grows to just a few percentage points? 💥 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Institutions Flood Bitcoin ETFs with $1B in 2026
SocialJan 15, 2026

Institutions Flood Bitcoin ETFs with $1B in 2026

"In December, you had $1b coming out of bitcoin ETFs... then you saw $1b of inflows in the first 2 trading days of 2026." The institutions are BACK https://t.co/5TvOPrblcn

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Rallies While Unpriced Risks Loom
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin Rallies While Unpriced Risks Loom

⏰ Starting in 5 minutes (12pm ET)! Bitcoin is rallying 📈 but the biggest risks may not be priced in yet In today's @Unchained_pod livestream: 🧠 Steven Ehrlich w/ Grayscale's head of research Zach Pandl (@LowBeta_) on markets & regulatory delays then... 🔐 I'll speak...

By Laura Shin
Petro's Digital Promise Fell Short on Trust and Adoption
SocialJan 15, 2026

Petro's Digital Promise Fell Short on Trust and Adoption

Petro promised to turn Venezuela’s natural wealth into digital money. In practice, it never gained trust… or users. @cryptonomista explains why 👇 https://t.co/7i1DdStByz

By Laura Shin
BNB Chain Overtakes Ethereum in 2025 EVM Adoption
SocialJan 15, 2026

BNB Chain Overtakes Ethereum in 2025 EVM Adoption

Not vs, just &. BNB Chain vs Ethereum - 2025's EVM adoption trends are now giving way to... - AMBCrypto https://t.co/oYdYxHZgqK.

By Changpeng Zhao
Senate Crypto Bill Threatens Existing DeFi Landscape
SocialJan 15, 2026

Senate Crypto Bill Threatens Existing DeFi Landscape

Is the Senate's crypto market structure draft bill bad for DeFi? 🧐 Vy Le says it could “sweep up all of DeFi as it is today” 👇 #cryptobill #marketstructure #senate

By Laura Shin
XRP Search Interest Surges, Joins BTC and ETH
SocialJan 15, 2026

XRP Search Interest Surges, Joins BTC and ETH

BIG: 🔥 XRP search interest surged on X, ranking among the top cashtags with BTC and ETH This follows XRPL developments and Ripple securing regulatory milestones. Source: U Today https://t.co/fm1SOzzq1F

By Wendy O
AI’s Energy Bottleneck Fuels Deflation, Pressures the Fed
SocialJan 15, 2026

AI’s Energy Bottleneck Fuels Deflation, Pressures the Fed

AI is changing productivity, inflation, and also monetary policy 🤖📉 On @bitsandbips, @CampbellJAustin, @ramahluwalia & @perkinscr97 are joined by @DivesTech to unpack: ⚡ AI’s energy bottleneck 🏦 Pressure on the Fed ₿ Why Bitcoin enters the picture Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 Introduction ⚖️ 6:36 Why the DOJ probing...

By Laura Shin
Ethereum Breaks CME Gap, Signals New Upside Potential
SocialJan 15, 2026

Ethereum Breaks CME Gap, Signals New Upside Potential

$ETH Ethereum wasn't able to do that back in December 2025 But ETH now has yet another chance at additional upside Thus far, Ethereum has been able to Weekly Close above the CME Gap top and retest it into new support, which has...

By Rekt Capital
Gaming's 2026 Comeback: Try Blitz on Starknet
SocialJan 15, 2026

Gaming's 2026 Comeback: Try Blitz on Starknet

If you've been reading my tweets in the past few weeks, you know that one of my predictions for 2026 is that Gaming is going to do a comeback. Blitz is one of the hot new Games on Starknet so you...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Investors Missed Key Factor; 2026 Will Revive Altcoins
SocialJan 15, 2026

Investors Missed Key Factor; 2026 Will Revive Altcoins

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 #𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 . 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. I sat down with Haseeb Qureshi to understand what went wrong. His answer surprised me. It wasn't about the projects, and it was also...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Venezuelans Choose Stablecoins for USD Access, Unexpected Reasons
SocialJan 14, 2026

Venezuelans Choose Stablecoins for USD Access, Unexpected Reasons

Stablecoins are the preferred way to access USD in Venezuela, but not for the reasons you think. @cryptonomista explains 👇 https://t.co/bNoc2RM5Sk

By Laura Shin
Coinbase Rejects Senate Bill Over DeFi, Token Equity, Stablecoin Restrictions
SocialJan 14, 2026

Coinbase Rejects Senate Bill Over DeFi, Token Equity, Stablecoin Restrictions

NEW: 🚨 Coinbase rejects Senate Banking market structure draft bill. CEO cites DeFi restrictions, tokenized equities ban, and stablecoin threats. Source: Brian Armstrong https://t.co/739qssqlV5

By Wendy O
Upcoming Bill Threatens DeFi with Misguided Regulations
SocialJan 14, 2026

Upcoming Bill Threatens DeFi with Misguided Regulations

TOMORROW is the markup of the crypto market structure bill 🚨 Some provisions in the bill could be BAD for DeFi 🚨 If you haven't listened to the @DEXintheCityPod interview with @SKMersinger of @BlockchainAssn, she says, "What we see in the text...

By Laura Shin
Coinbase Rejects Senate Bill Over Crypto Restrictions
SocialJan 14, 2026

Coinbase Rejects Senate Bill Over Crypto Restrictions

After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs, Coinbase unfortunately can’t support the bill as written. There are too many issues, including: - A defacto ban on tokenized equities - DeFi prohibitions, giving the government unlimited access to your financial...

By Brian Armstrong
Your Edge, Not Timing, Decides Bitcoin Investment Success
SocialJan 14, 2026

Your Edge, Not Timing, Decides Bitcoin Investment Success

"Is now a good time to buy BTC?” That’s not a question influencers can answer for you. There is no universal “right time.” Timing depends on your horizon, objectives, risk tolerance, and skill set. The real question is simpler: Do you have an edge? If yes,...

By Koroush Khaneghah
Vitalik Coined New “Walkaway Test” Just Days Ago
SocialJan 14, 2026

Vitalik Coined New “Walkaway Test” Just Days Ago

"Vitalik's walkaway test, which is weird. I've never heard the term. I think that was invented by Vitalik two days ago 😅" - Kain Warwick https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Sleep Deprivation Leads to $10M DAI Burn Mistake
SocialJan 14, 2026

Sleep Deprivation Leads to $10M DAI Burn Mistake

"When I burned the DAI, it was like 2 in the morning, I've been up for 18 hours, and I had 5 different tabs open on 2 different screens, and I was copy-pasting stuff, and for some reason, I forgot...

By Laura Shin
Bad Ideas Clash with Permissionless Smart Contracts
SocialJan 14, 2026

Bad Ideas Clash with Permissionless Smart Contracts

Lot of bad ideas here and some of the amendments are quite incompatible with the concepts of permissionless smart contracts.

By Stani Kulechov
Monero Mirrors Silver's Decades-Long Consolidation, Poised for Breakout
SocialJan 14, 2026

Monero Mirrors Silver's Decades-Long Consolidation, Poised for Breakout

"Peter Brandt compared Monero's long-term chart structure to Silver's decades-long consolidation before its breakout... I love the hopium there." - Kain Warwick https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Altcoin Market Update: New Rekt Capital Newsletter Edition
SocialJan 14, 2026

Altcoin Market Update: New Rekt Capital Newsletter Edition

New edition of the Rekt Capital Newsletter is live I share an Altcoin Market Update Features analysis on the following Altcoins: $XMR $LINK $RENDER $FARTCOIN $WIF $SPX Sign up to read it here: https://t.co/g5QLlHJPVY #BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
Polygon's Activity Hinges on Centralized Companies' Participation
SocialJan 14, 2026

Polygon's Activity Hinges on Centralized Companies' Participation

"The best way for the Polygon blockchain to have as much activity as possible is for centralized companies to push as much activity to that blockchain as possible" https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
SDK Simplifies Cross‑chain Bridge and App Deposits
SocialJan 14, 2026

SDK Simplifies Cross‑chain Bridge and App Deposits

"Think of cross-chain experience as I go to a bridge, I bridge over, then I go to the app that I wanna use, I deposit into that app. This is an SDK that the app uses itself." https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
One‑click Cross‑chain Support Should Be Universal for Apps
SocialJan 14, 2026

One‑click Cross‑chain Support Should Be Universal for Apps

"Every app should have the ability to go cross-chain with one click." - Marc Boiron https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Stakeholders Claim Stablecoins Are Difficult, Contrary to Industry Narrative
SocialJan 14, 2026

Stakeholders Claim Stablecoins Are Difficult, Contrary to Industry Narrative

"We are having all of these discussions with fintech, banks, enterprises, merchants, and all of them are talking about how hard it is to use stablecoins, which is the opposite of what all of us are saying." - Marc Boiron https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Base App Expands for Retail Traders, Multi‑Chain Growth
SocialJan 14, 2026

Base App Expands for Retail Traders, Multi‑Chain Growth

We're continuing to rapidly iterate on the Base App since launch. Thanks everyone who jumped in to share thoughts on it in the last few weeks. Going forward: - we will focus on retail investors and traders as initial users, and grow...

By Brian Armstrong