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02/04/2026 10:11 PM NFT Marketplace Collapse: Nifty Gateway, Foundation Lead Wave of Major Platform Shutdowns
TLDR: NFT trading volumes collapsed from $2.9 billion in 2021 to just $23.8 million by early 2025 quarterly data. Major platforms including Nifty Gateway, Foundation, and MakersPlace announced closures within days in January 2026. Centralized storage systems left 27% of top NFT collections vulnerable to permanent loss after server shutdowns. OpenSea recaptured 67% of Ethereum [...]
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02/04/2026 09:37 PM MetaMask Integrates Ondo Finance for Tokenized US Stocks and ETF Trading
TLDR: MetaMask users can now trade 200+ tokenized US stocks and ETFs directly through their wallet interface. Trading operates 24/5 from Sunday 8:05 PM ET to Friday 7:59 PM ET with continuous token transfer capability. Integration uses USDC on Ethereum mainnet through MetaMask Swaps to acquire Ondo Global Markets tokens. Service excludes major regions including [...]
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02/04/2026 09:17 PM TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With $70 Million Series C Funding Round
TLDR: TRM Labs secured $70 million in Series C funding led by Blockchain Capital and Goldman Sachs investors. The blockchain analytics firm now serves 40% private sector clients as tokenization adoption accelerates rapidly. FBI and IRS rely on TRM Labs technology to investigate thousands of cryptocurrency-related criminal cases annually. Company reports 500% increase in AI-enabled [...]
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02/04/2026 08:26 PM CME Group Eyes Proprietary Digital Token Amid Growing Crypto Interest
TLDR CME Group is exploring the creation of its own cryptocurrency, according to CEO Terry Duffy. The company is considering launching a proprietary coin that could operate on a decentralized network. CME Group is working on a tokenized cash solution with Google, set to release later this year. The potential CME Coin could be used [...]
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02/04/2026 08:18 PM Fidelity launches FIDD stablecoin with over $59M supply on Ethereum
TLDR Fidelity Digital Assets has officially launched the FIDD stablecoin with an initial supply of over 59 million dollars. The FIDD stablecoin is now live on the Ethereum blockchain and is available for on-chain payments and institutional settlements. Fidelity confirmed that FIDD is fully backed by US dollars held in accredited banks and complies with [...]
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02/04/2026 08:06 PM UBS Reports Strong Profit Yet Stock Falls Over Cautious Crypto Plans
TLDR UBS Group AG reported a sharp rise in net profit driven by strong client activity and cost efficiency. The bank maintained capital ratios well above regulatory requirements and reiterated confidence in its 2026 financial targets. UBS confirmed continued progress in integrating acquired Swiss accounts and winding down non-core assets. Despite the earnings beat, UBS [...]
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02/04/2026 07:52 PM AMD stock falls over 16 percent despite beating Q4 earnings estimates
TLDR AMD stock declined more than 16 percent after the company released its Q4 earnings report. The company reported earnings per share of $1.53 on revenue of $10.3 billion which beat analyst expectations. Despite strong results in data center and PC segments investors expected higher performance and guidance. AMD projected Q1 revenue between $9.5 billion [...]
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02/04/2026 07:39 PM U.S. Stocks Fall as Tech Declines and Investors Await Alphabet Results
TLDR U.S. stocks showed mixed performance as investors awaited Alphabet’s earnings results. The Nasdaq Composite dropped over one percent while the Dow Jones gained slightly. Private payrolls in the U.S. rose by only twenty-two thousand in January. Tech stocks, including Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, traded lower during the session. AMD shares plunged despite reporting strong [...]
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02/04/2026 07:32 PM MSTR Stock Target Cut to $185 as Analyst Adjusts to Crypto Market Fall
TLDR Joseph Vafi from Canaccord has reduced his MSTR stock price target by 61%. The new MSTR stock price target is now set at $185, down from $474. Vafi still maintains a buy rating despite the steep cut in his price estimate. Strategy’s stock has dropped 15% in 2026 and 62% over the past year. [...]
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02/04/2026 07:22 PM Meta Stock Dips Amid Senate Proposal to Tackle Scam Ads Online
TLDR Meta stock dropped 1.7% following the introduction of the Senate’s SCAM Act, which targets scam ads on social media platforms. The SCAM Act proposes stricter regulations, requiring Meta to verify advertisers and giving enforcement power to the FTC and state attorneys general. Meta is facing increased scrutiny from both U.S. regulators and international challenges, [...]
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