The debut of AI.com during Super Bowl LX, following a record $70 million domain acquisition by Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, has been overshadowed by technical failures and widespread user skepticism. The high-profile launch, intended to signal a major entry into the artificial intelligence space, instead resulted in service outages and confusion over the platform’s premature beta phase, which currently offers little more than username reservations. This rocky introduction has drawn criticism from observers who question both the technical execution and the business rationale behind one of the internet’s most expensive domain purchases.
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1 posts last weekCrypto.com Launches $250K SOL Airdrop Arena Campaign
Crypto.com has launched a strategic reward campaign within its Airdrop Arena, offering users a novel path to earning cryptocurrency without the pressure of daily trading. Centered on a substantial $250,000 SOL token reward pool, the month-long January 2026 initiative incentivizes users to allocate CRO tokens, marrying Crypto.com’s native ecosystem with the vibrant Solana network. This campaign marks a deliberate shift from volume-based promotions to a model built on steady participation and long-term platform engagement.
about Crypto.com Launches $250K SOL Airdrop Arena CampaignBitcoin Drops Below $90K, Altcoins Bleed as Crypto Market Corrects
Bitcoin’s strong January rally has abruptly reversed, with the leading cryptocurrency falling below the $90,000 threshold and triggering a widespread sell-off across digital asset markets. The correction, which saw Bitcoin rejected near $95,000, has erased approximately $7,000 in gains from its multi-day surge and wiped roughly $100 billion from the total crypto market capitalization in 24 hours. Major altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Binance Coin have followed Bitcoin south, with Zcash plunging over 20% following news of a key developer’s departure, signaling a sharp shift in market sentiment from bullish to bearish.
about Bitcoin Drops Below $90K, Altcoins Bleed as Crypto Market CorrectsBitcoin Ends 2025 in Red as CC Surges 130% Monthly
The cryptocurrency market closed 2025 on a subdued note, with Bitcoin (BTC) failing to secure a yearly gain and most major altcoins following suit. The primary cryptocurrency recorded a 7% yearly decline, repeatedly rebuffed at the $90,000 resistance level throughout December. In stark contrast, Canton’s CC token delivered a standout performance, surging 130% over the past month and defying the broader market’s negative sentiment, which saw the total crypto market cap shed $20 billion in a single day.
about Bitcoin Ends 2025 in Red as CC Surges 130% MonthlyBitcoin Holds $88K Support as Altcoins Rally Despite CPI Data
Despite a better-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, Bitcoin failed to sustain a break above $89,500 this week, defending a crucial support level near $88,000. In a contrasting move, the broader altcoin market turned green, with Ethereum approaching $3,000 and XRP reclaiming the $1.90 level. The divergence in performance highlights a volatile market where positive macroeconomic data failed to catalyze a decisive Bitcoin breakout, even as the total cryptocurrency market capitalization added $50 billion overnight.
about Bitcoin Holds $88K Support as Altcoins Rally Despite CPI DataYorkville Taps Ex-Gryphon Execs for Cronos SPAC Merger
Yorkville Acquisition Corp. has appointed two former Gryphon Digital Mining executives to spearhead a landmark SPAC merger that will create the first publicly traded digital asset treasury dedicated to the Cronos (CRO) token. The move signals a significant institutional push into the Cronos ecosystem, with the new entity—formed in partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com—positioned to accumulate and stake CRO as its core reserve asset. The merger, expected to close in early 2026, represents a strategic fusion of crypto-native expertise and traditional capital markets access.
about Yorkville Taps Ex-Gryphon Execs for Cronos SPAC MergerTrump Media, Crypto.com Launch $6B CRO Treasury Firm via SPAC
Trump Media and Technology Group and Crypto.com are advancing a controversial plan to create a publicly traded treasury firm centered on the embattled Cronos (CRO) token, partnering with special purpose acquisition company Yorkville Acquisition Corp. The entity, slated to be renamed Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., aims to amass over $6 billion in CRO holdings. However, the ambitious venture is launching against a stark backdrop: CRO’s price has plummeted 90% from its 2021 peak, and the value of the planned initial treasury has already eroded by over a third since the deal was first announced.
about Trump Media, Crypto.com Launch $6B CRO Treasury Firm via SPACBitcoin Rebounds to $86K as ZEC, XMR Lead Altcoin Rally
Bitcoin has staged a modest recovery over the weekend, climbing back above $86,000 after hitting a seven-month low below $81,000 on Friday. Several altcoins have outperformed BTC’s gains, with ZEC and XMR leading the charge with double-digit percentage increases. The broader crypto market has added over $60 billion in value, reclaiming the $3 trillion market cap threshold.
about Bitcoin Rebounds to $86K as ZEC, XMR Lead Altcoin RallyTrump Media Posts $54.8M Loss Despite Bitcoin Gains
Trump Media and Technology Group reported a widening net loss of $54.8 million in the third quarter despite significant gains from its cryptocurrency holdings. The company’s Bitcoin and Cronos investments generated substantial income but were offset by rising operational costs. Revenue declined to $972,900 as the social media platform continues its expansion strategy.
about Trump Media Posts $54.8M Loss Despite Bitcoin GainsBitcoin Plunges Below $104K as Altcoins Bleed; Privacy Coins Surge
Bitcoin has extended its early-November decline, plunging below $104,000 to hit multi-month lows. While most altcoins suffered even steeper losses, privacy coins like DASH and ZEC registered impressive gains against the market trend. The total crypto market cap has shed $150 billion in a single day amid the widespread selloff.
about Bitcoin Plunges Below $104K as Altcoins Bleed; Privacy Coins SurgeHollywood.com & Crypto.com Launch Entertainment Prediction Markets
Hollywood.com has partnered with crypto exchange Crypto.com to launch entertainment-focused prediction markets, marking a significant expansion of this booming financial sector into mainstream entertainment. The collaboration will allow users to trade on outcomes related to films, television, music, and award shows through federally compliant event contracts provided by Crypto.com Derivatives North America, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse. This strategic move comes amid record trading volumes and multi-billion-dollar valuations in the prediction market space, positioning entertainment as the next frontier for event-based trading.
about Hollywood.com & Crypto.com Launch Entertainment Prediction MarketsFed Rate Cuts Fail to Boost Crypto as Bitcoin Tumbles
Despite the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate cut and positive trade developments between the US and China, cryptocurrency markets experienced significant volatility throughout the week. Bitcoin failed to sustain rallies above $116,000 while many altcoins posted substantial losses amid mixed market signals, highlighting the complex interplay between macroeconomic policy and digital asset performance.
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