Davos and The U.S. As The Crypto Capital of the World

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Company Watch: JPMorgan, Neurophos⁠⁠, Astera Labs⁠⁠, Emergent⁠⁠, Hume AI⁠⁠, Block's Goose⁠⁠

Buzzy Tools: Blue Origin's TeraWave, Spotify prompt-based playlists⁠⁠, 1Password phishing⁠⁠, Goose AI coding agent⁠⁠

Buzzy Tech: Chery's 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery⁠⁠, nighttime solar receivers⁠⁠, optical metamaterials, decentralized social⁠⁠

Crypto: BlackRock ETP securities, Caroline Ellison released⁠⁠, Ralph crashes 80%, Mask Network takes over Lens, Neynar acquires Farcaster⁠⁠

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Top Technology News

NATO x Greenland — Secretary General Mark Rutte’s successful mediation at Davos has temporarily defused a major transatlantic tariff crisis.

Greenland "Total Access" Deal — A new NATO-brokered framework grants the US rights for mining and missile defense in Greenland, aimed at countering Russian and Chinese Arctic influence.

The "Sell America" Shift — Markets were earlier bracing for a potential reduction in the $27 trillion 'long USA' position over the current geopolitical tensions.

Apple’s Wearable Response — Responding to OpenAI’s hardware rumors, Apple reveals it is developing a dedicated screenless AI wearable to further integrate Siri.

Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5B — President Trump has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging "political debanking" and blacklisting following the events of Jan 6.

Davos and U.S. as The Crypto Capital of the World

Tech Buzz Editorial

World leaders and financial giants gathered in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum to discuss the future of the global economy. The headlines focused on AI and trade with Iran and Trump’s new Greenland-related EU tariffs threat and the ensuing conflict. However another key thread was Trump’s pledge to ensure the US remains a global leader in the cryptocurrency space – as the crypto capital of the world. 

Washington as Crypto Capital

President Trump took the stage at Davos to deliver a clear message, pledging to ensure the United States remains the crypto capital of the world. In his speech, Trump mentioned that China is also fighting for this market which is forcing the U.S. to be more friendly toward Web3 developers. He added that Congress was accelerating work on legislation covering crypto market structure and Bitcoin.

“Now Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure, legislation, Bitcoin, all of them, which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways for Americans to reach financial freedom.”

The Crypto Clash Spills Over To Davos

The halls of Davos also saw a fierce debate between the old guard of finance and these new digital leaders. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau over whether stablecoins should be allowed to pay interest. Armstrong argued that users have a right to earn a return on their own money and that banning rewards would push innovation to competitors like China.

Villeroy warned that private tokens paying interest pose a systemic risk. He believes they could trigger a "deposit flight" where people move their money out of traditional banks. This disagreement is at the heart of the current CLARITY Act negotiations. The banking industry sees yield-bearing stablecoins as a loophole to the GENIUS Act, while crypto firms like Coinbase have recently withdrawn support for the bill, calling it a "bad bill" that favors big banks.

Also, speaking of taking on legacy finance, president Trump yesterday sued, JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging "political debanking" and blacklisting following the events of January 6. It's clear the battle lines are being drawn for the control of the new economy. 

The Web3 Social Guard Change

While politicians talked this week, the web 3 builders took action. Two of the biggest names in decentralized social media changed leadership this week. First, Lens Protocol was handed over to Mask Network to focus more on consumer products like the Firefly app. Then, in an even bigger move, Neynar acquired the Farcaster protocol and its AI tool, Clanker.

Neynar is the infrastructure giant that powers almost every app in the Farcaster ecosystem - a social media platform with in-built crypto trading functionality via Clanker and Base ecosystem. Neynar is taking over the code, the app, and the underlying protocol. This is a massive shift. Farcaster was recently valued at $1B, yet it only made about $2.8M in total revenue. Neynar brings a professional, business-first mindset to a social network that used to feel like a science experiment.

The acquisition carries implications beyond Farcaster itself. Farcaster's social layer is deeply integrated into Coinbase's Base app, which pivoted toward trading functionality in late 2025 after discovering wallet features outperformed social engagement. With Neynar now controlling both Farcaster's protocol and its developer infrastructure, the company becomes a critical dependency for Base's social stack.

Money Meets the Timeline

The most interesting part of this transition is what it means for SocialFi. Clanker, the AI token launchpad that is now part of Neynar, is already a powerhouse. It ranks as the fourth-largest protocol on Base by weekly revenue, generating over $482,000 in weekly revenue on the Base network. Since October 2025, it has made over $50M in fees.

Clanker ranks as the fourth-largest protocol on Base by weekly revenue, generating over $482,000 weekly through token deployment fees.

Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, has been very vocal about this issue of late too. He recently stated he is going fully back to decentralized social media. He believes we need tools that help people find agreement rather than fighting in an endless info warzone. He wants an economy that supports high-quality creators without creating price bubbles around them.

Meanwhile, in a related move Elon Musk’s X officially banned InfoFi (Information Finance) applications from its platform. X Head of Product Nikita Bier announced that the company has revoked API access for any apps that reward users with crypto for posting or engaging. Likely this move is because X plans on launching its own rival system that is more vetted and less susceptible to scams.

The Road Ahead

Brand new data from CoinGecko shows that the total crypto market cap sits at $3T. Even though prices have been volatile, the infrastructure is expanding. Stablecoins grew by 48.9% this year, hitting a record $311B. These digital dollars are the fuel for apps like Lens and Farcaster. 

Earlier this week another historic event was the New York Stock Exchange moving to blockchain based trading, which fundamentally changes how the world’s largest stock market works. By launching a venue for tokenized securities, the NYSE is ditching the old 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule for an always on 24/7 model. The biggest deal here is instant settlement. Instead of waiting two days for a trade to clear, transactions happen in real time, freeing up billions in capital that used to be stuck in waiting periods. For investors, this means the ability to trade any stock at any hour and buy fractional shares using stablecoins, finally bringing the speed of the crypto world to Wall Street.

While there may not be unanimous agreement on the nature of the rollout, it appears we are moving into a new phase in the rollout of the crypto-native economy and its integration into legacy markets. 

Going Wyde on Farcaster

We are particularly interested in this issue as we have been closely watching and alerting readers to WYDE, a Clanker and Farcaster-based decentralized exchange and the first crypto 501(c)(4) nonprofit. WYDE is changing the charitable giving market through innovation in the form of cause coins, or “impact tokens” with the launch of its first flagship token $EAT End Hunger raising over 5000 meals for charity in under a month via trading fees and hit its all time high ($14.4M FDV).

Breaking News: Ending Hunger is Now Public!

The first crypto 501c4 nonprofit WYDE launched its flagship token $EAT aiming to use exchange trading fees to feed those who are hungry. Key Highlights so far include:

• Hitting it’s all time high market cap following a new year surge to $14.4M FDV 

• Reaching the milestone of funding 5000 meals through Food charities

• Securing Charitable Status as Tax-exempt (the 1st U.S. exchange to do so)

Companies To Watch

Latest deals and trending companies

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) — Shares remained resilient despite the $5B lawsuit, with investors prioritizing strong Q4 earnings over the "debanking" litigation.

Neurophos — The startup just raised $110M to build "optical AI chips" using metamaterials that promise 100x efficiency gains for data centers.

Astera Labs (ALAB) — A key "pick-and-shovel" play to watch; revenue surged 104% YoY as their connectivity hardware becomes essential for city-sized AI data centers.

Emergent Triples Valuation — AI "vibe-coding" startup Emergent raised $70M in a Series B led by Khosla and SoftBank, hitting a $300M valuation in just months. Is targeting $100M in ARR by April.

Google’s Emotional Intelligence — Google has reportedly snagged the team behind Hume AI to integrate "empathic" voice features and vocal expression analysis into Gemini’s upcoming updates.

Block (formerly Square) — Launched Goose, a free, open-source AI coding agent that bypasses the $200/m fees of competitors like Claude Code

Buzzy Tools & Tech

The Latest Trending Tools & Cutting Edge Technology Developments

Tools

Blue Origin — TeraWave satellite network, 6Tb/s for enterprises.

Spotify AI Playlists — New prompt-based tool that builds niche 30-song sets.

1Password Browser Ext. — A second line of phishing defense to secure ID vs AI.

Block — Launched Goose, a free, o-s AI coding agent with multi-model access

Technology Trending Today

Solid-State "Rhino S" — Chery’s new oxide-based battery tech hit 600 Wh/kg

Laser Solar — first-of-its-kind system beams laser energy to solar farms at night

Metamaterial Processors — Optical chips that use light instead of electricity.

The "Golden Dome" — $175B futuristic missile defense system eyes Greenland.

The Space Race

Propellantless Space Flight — AMFF tech uses magnetic fields to maneuver satellites without fuel, potentially doubling the lifespan of orbital constellations.

Cryptocurrency News

The Latest News in Crypto & Blockchain

Open Deal: The first crypto 501c4 nonprofit (WYDE: END HUNGER $EAT) that has aimed to use trade fees to feed those who are hungry just hit it’s all time high ($14.4M FDV) the same day it reached the milestone of funding 5000 meals.

iShares Bitcoin ETP — BlackRock’s iShares issued a massive new tranche of 180,000 securities on the London Stock Exchange today to meet surging institutional demand.

Caroline Ellison Released — The former Alameda Research CEO was released from federal custody yesterday after serving 14 months for her role in the FTX collapse.

Ralph Meme Coin Crash — The AI-themed token plummeted 80% in minutes after a developer offloaded $300k, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the "AI-agent" meme sector.

Lens & Farcaster Handover — A major "Onchain Social Shakeup" as Mask Network takes over Lens and Neynar acquires Farcaster to revitalize the decentralized social ecosystem.

Blockchain NYSE — The New York Stock Exchange is creating a blockchain-based platform for tokenized stocks, ETFs, enabling 24/7 trading & real-time stablecoins settlement.

Breaking: $EAT hits All-Time High Marketcap and Meals Funded ($14.4M MC & 5000+ meals)

Ending Hunger is Now Public!

The first crypto 501c4 nonprofit WYDE launched its flagship token $EAT aiming to use exchange trading fees to feed those who are hungry. The token hit it’s all time high ($14.4M FDV) the same day it reached the milestone of funding 5000 meals.

$EAT launched on the Wyoming Decentralized Exchange and is now tradable on Coinbase.

About WYDE: END HUNGER($EAT)

• Tradable on Coinbase - TRADE

• The first cause coin with an organizational structure behind it (DUNA 501c4 federally approved tax exempt organization).

• The $EAT team is working with some of the most well-respected nonprofits in America

• Every trade funds verified food banks and operators who impact their local community.

• Holding $EAT provides you with governance in the organization (coming soon)

• Fair launched and fully decentralized.

• Meals Funded so far: 5,100 / Next Milestone: 10,000

• Current number of holders: 548

Visit www.wyde.org for more information on Wyoming Decentralized Exchange

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