AI elderly care technology company Sage completes $65 million Series C funding, led by Goldman Sachs. The funds will be used to develop predictive AI, integrate workflows, and enhance technological investments, with plans to host a caregiver summit in New York in 2026.

Trump stated that he does not rule out the possibility of sending U.S. ground troops to Iran, despite initial polls showing that most Americans oppose the attack. He believes that the consequences of allowing "crazy people" to have nuclear weapons are more serious and said he did the "right thing."

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," states that he does not care about the rise or fall of gold, silver, and Bitcoin prices. Robert Kiyosaki says he continues to buy more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum to accumulate more wealth. (Cointelegraph)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that CZ appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday and stated that for retail investors participating in crypto trading, there needs to be a learning process, and risk control is also very important. Do not invest all the money you care about in trading; you can start by trying with a small portion of your funds. "When anyone encounters something new, don't jump in all at once. If you can't swim and jump into a deep pond all at once, it might not be very comfortable."

On January 21, Dogecoin Foundation's House of Doge announced that they are developing a Dogecoin payment app called “Such,” which is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. This app will allow users to create wallets, purchase Dogecoin, and make payments directly without third-party involvement. It also supports the “Hustles” feature, enabling artists and small businesses to showcase services and receive payments. House of Doge stated that the development of this app aims to enhance the real-world utility of Dogecoin. CTO Timothy Stibbin pointed out that many community members are trying to start businesses, “Whether it's artists selling prints or providing lawn care services, almost everyone now has a side hustle. We hope that through the Such app, everyone can use Dogecoin to run their own business.”

Foresight News reports that Helium founder Amir, a decentralized telecommunications infrastructure project, tweeted that the market doesn't seem to care about the project team repurchasing its tokens from the market. Therefore, under the current circumstances, they have decided to stop wasting funds on buybacks. He stated that just last October, Helium and its mobile business generated $3.4 million in revenue, and they prefer to use these funds to expand the business rather than pour them into a bottomless pit.

On December 20, 2025, Gate Charity held a Christmas charity event in Benin, distributing toys to 200 children and families, and organizing interactive games. The event promoted child care and community support, creating a warm atmosphere and enhancing public trust, and will continue to advance global charity projects in the future.

Mike Dudas commented on X about Circle's acquisition of Axelar, accusing it of manipulation, claiming that they "bought" Axelar's CEO and core intellectual property without paying consideration, emphasizing that this has nothing to do with tokens or equity.

PANews, December 9—At the close of the Hong Kong stock market, Hong Kong stocks fluctuated and fell today. The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.29% at 25,434.23 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 1.9% at 5,554.68 points. Market turnover reached HK$210.236 billion. On the sector front, pharmaceutical stocks bucked the trend and strengthened, while the nonferrous metals sector led the declines. Commercial aerospace and elderly care concepts were among the top decliners, and tech and consumer stocks performed weakly. As for individual stocks, Ascletis Pharma (01672.HK) rose 18%, FIT Hon Teng (06088.HK) rose 11%, and JOINN Laboratories (06127.HK) rose 5.9%. On the other hand, Metallurgical Corporation of China (01618.HK) fell 21%, and China Molybdenum (03993.HK), Jiangxi Copper (00358.HK), Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK), Pop Mart (09992.HK), and East Buy (01797.HK) also declined.

Since Trump's election, the price of XRP has soared from $0.50 to $2.15, a rise of about 330%, marking its strongest performance since 2017. As the regulatory environment gradually shifts from SEC pressure to being more favorable, Ripple has once again become a market focus. But beyond the hype, what investors really care about is: does XRP actually have practical use? Currently, Ripple's cross-border payment network is its most core application scenario. The company has established over 300 financial partners in 45 countries, with related annual payment volumes reaching $15 billion. XRP already has large-scale applications in high-frequency remittance markets such as Japan, East Asia, the Philippines, and Latin America. Compared to traditional cross-border payments, XRP's advantages lie in low cost, borderlessness, and high speed, which can reduce reliance on traditional financial infrastructure.