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Analyst: Block's shift to AI strategy could benefit Square's business the most

Block announced after the earnings release that it will lay off 40% of its staff and accelerate AI transformation. Analysts believe its payment business Square will benefit. The operating profit for the fourth quarter was $485 million, with an expected 18% increase in gross profit by 2026. The company also increased its Bitcoin holdings to approximately 8,883 coins, with a total value of about $577 million.

Solana More Decentralized Than Ethereum, Founder Says - U.Today

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko claims Solana is more decentralized than Ethereum and possibly surpasses Bitcoin. He highlights Solana's ability to run nodes on laptops as a key factor in its decentralization, despite past criticisms of network downtimes.

Gensler Allegedly Admits He Was Wrong About Ripple - U.Today

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse alleged that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler apologized for the agency's prolonged battles against crypto during a meeting at the White House. This exchange, notable for its context, followed years of conflict, particularly regarding regulation and securities classification.

IOTA Launches Sustainability Page Highlighting Energy Efficiency and MiCA Metrics

IOTA launched a sustainability page that shows network energy use emissions and MiCA indicator data. The page shows electricity consumed totaling 387,377.16 kWh and 100,404 kg of CO₂ emissions. The IOTA Foundation has launched a new Sustainability page that compiles environmental footprint i

El Salvador Finalizes Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 Educational Program

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that this new educational program will be implemented during the upcoming school period. The program, produced in partnership with Wespark, seeks to explain bitcoin and money concepts to public school students in a simple way. El Salvador

SBI President Pushes for XRP Ledger Support - U.Today

Ripple's plans for the XRP Ledger in 2026 involve a shift to a more decentralized support structure, enabling independent organizations and community-driven programs to foster growth. A new FinTech Builder Program will aid startups in integrating blockchain with traditional financial infrastructure.