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The MetaMask debit card, created in collaboration with Consensys and Mastercard, was initially piloted in the UK and EU in 2024. Now available in the US, it allows users to make purchases using their crypto balances, with a premium option offering additional benefits like cashback and travel discounts.

Circle's Q4 earnings were impressive, with USDC circulation hitting $75.3B, transaction volume at $11.9T, and revenue up 77%. The broader crypto market saw a rally, with BTC up 7% and ETH up 12%.

American Bitcoin (ABTC) reported a $59 million loss in Q4 due to the declining value of Bitcoin. The company, backed by the Trump family, mines and purchases BTC, with a significant portion funded by stock sales.

Ethereum's "strawmap" outlines seven hard forks over the next four years, aiming for faster blocks, near-instant finality, quantum-resistant cryptography, and native privacy. The plan includes a shift to a one-round BFT algorithm called Minimmit for improved finality guarantees.

ETHZilla, now rebranded as Forum Markets, will shift focus from crypto to tokenized real-world assets, following a decline in stock value due to reduced crypto holdings. The company's shares peaked in August 2025 but have since dropped significantly.

The recent rally in Bitcoin has sparked discussions about the impact of Wall Street market makers on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, with speculation linking the price surge to a lawsuit involving Jane Street. Analysts emphasize the complexity of market mechanics behind spot Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting the role of authorized participants in meeting demand without direct spot market transactions.

Nvidia's fourth-quarter revenue surged 73% to $68.1 billion, driven by data-center demand, with net income nearly doubling to $43.0 billion. The company's strong performance lifted semiconductor shares and supported a rebound in equity markets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies are surging, causing significant losses for traders betting against their prices. Over $400 million in short positions have been liquidated in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin leading the list at $200 million.

Nicholas Hammer has resigned as CEO of Blockfills, with Joseph Perry now serving as interim CEO. The company faced losses of $75 million, leading to the suspension of client deposits and withdrawals. Blockfills is seeking a buyer after urging clients to withdraw assets before halting transactions.

According to Goldman Sachs Research, big money is betting against crypto equities like Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN), with MSTR facing potential Bitcoin sales due to its declining shares. Shorting MSTR has been a popular trade, an analyst told Decrypt, with some traders misinterpreting the firm's business model.