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TLDR CRYPTO 2025-01-14

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01MARKETS & BUSINESS

US COURT ORDERS SEC TO EXPLAIN WHY IT DENIED COINBASE'S REQUEST FOR CRYPTO-SPECIFIC RULES

The U.S. Court of Appeals has ordered the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase's request for crypto-specific regulations, citing the agency's reasoning as “arbitrary and capricious.” While the court did not require the SEC to draft new rules, it emphasized the need for clearer justification, especially given the challenges of applying old regulations to new tech like crypto.

links.tldrnewsletter.com3 min read

MOONPAY BUYS CRYPTO PAYMENT PROCESSOR HELIO FOR $175M

MoonPay acquired Solana-powered payment processor Helio for $175 million, integrating a platform with $1.5 billion in transactions, 6,000 merchants, and one million users. Helio, which is based in London, provides payment processing for various cryptos and has integrations across Discord, WooCommerce, and Shopify. The acquisition follows MoonPay's strategic partnership with PayPal in May 2024 and subsequent Venmo integration.

coindesk.com1 min read

02INNOVATION & LAUNCHES

INTRODUCING EUPHORIA

Euphoria is revolutionizing trading by making derivatives fun, social, and accessible through an intuitive, gamified mobile experience called "Tap Trading." Built for the TikTok generation, it strips away unnecessary complexity while empowering users to confidently express market views, build community, and enjoy the process.

threadreaderapp.com3 min read

ALLIANCE ACCELERATOR LAUNCHES SPRINT HACKATHON

Sprint is a 2-week online hackathon by Alliance that offers participants mentorship and the opportunity to secure an interview for the prestigious Alliance Accelerator. Winners could also qualify for a $450k investment.

threadreaderapp.com1 min read

03GUIDES & TUTORIALS

KAITO - THE BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATORS IN 2025

Kaito is poised to become the first sustainable SocialFi platform. It offers creators unprecedented opportunities to earn through content creation. By leveraging high-quality content, creators can farm multiple rewards simultaneously while building their crypto presence.

x.com9 min read

THE CRYPTO AI AGENT LANDSCAPE

The crypto AI ecosystem is a mature landscape with development frameworks (Eliza, Virtuals), launchpads (Vwaifu, Daos.world), and DeFi integration platforms (Griffain, HeyAnon). The infrastructure layer includes decentralized computing networks (AethirCloud, Ionet), training platforms (Nous, PondGNN), and data management systems (Vana). Specialized agents are emerging across gaming (Hyperfy, Infinity), investment DAOs (Vader AI, Aimonica), and utility services (Soleng, H4ck Terminal).

threadreaderapp.com6 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

BASE AS THE HUB OF ONCHAIN AI

Base is emerging as a hub for onchain AI innovation. It features a growing ecosystem of projects such as AI-powered trading assistants, autonomous agents for commerce, virtual character creation, and decentralized AI computation platforms. These projects highlight the versatility of AI in onchain applications, ranging from portfolio management and venture capital to gaming, creative content, and crosschain operations.

threadreaderapp.com3 min read

POCKETS OF STRENGTH: STOP FIGHTING THE MARKET

Successful crypto traders prioritize market strength over prediction and adaptability and risk management over unwavering conviction. All crypto assets except Bitcoin require active management. Traders need to recognize and respond to market signals rather than fighting trends or maintaining emotional attachments to positions. Independent analysis and written documentation of a trading thesis are crucial for developing genuine market insight.

x.com7 min read