NEAR Protocol's price rose 1.93% on Aug. 8, with high institutional activity driving trading. Analysts noted volatility and algorithmic trading raised concerns about market stability and regulatory clarity.

This essay discusses the importance of dividends for income investors, highlighting First Community Corporation's performance as a dividend stock. It details FCCO's current dividend yield, growth history, and future earnings potential, arguing that dividends provide stability and returns for investors.

The creator of Fartcoin, after initially profiting $600, launched 446 memecoins, earning over $1.8 million despite a market downturn. With a peak value of $2.5 billion, Fartcoin's creator continues to profit from rapid token launches tied to meme culture.

Block Inc., founded by Jack Dorsey, saw a profit surprise as it added 108 Bitcoin to its treasury, increasing total holdings to 8,692 BTC valued at $1.15 billion. The company reported a revenue of $6.05 billion, with notable gains from its Cash App's Bitcoin sales, as it aims to position Bitcoin as a key internet transaction protocol.

BONK, a memecoin on Solana, rose 1.7% to $0.00002626. It faced resistance at $0.00002640 and has established support between $0.00002550 and $0.00002600. Trading volume exceeded 1.09 trillion tokens, while market sentiment remains cautious under broader crypto volatility.

Block is focusing on teenage users of its Cash App for growth, highlighting efforts to enhance engagement and retention through new initiatives. The app reported 5 million active teen accounts, contributing to overall profit growth despite some revenue decline.

The cryptocurrency market bounced back on Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) rallying past $116,000 after having given up some of the gains over the past two weeks. Thursday’s rally came on the news that Bitcoin and other digital currencies could soon be included in retirement accounts or 401 (k)

Block XYZ reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.3%. However, the figure decreased 33.3% year over year

Net revenues of $6.05 billion missed the consensus mark by 4.2%. The top line declined 1.6% year over year

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