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Story - the AI-native blockchain powered by the $IP token - has moved the initial unlock date for previously locked tokens from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026. The decision, announced by PIP Labs (Pen Technology Inc.) to the Story Foundation, accompanies recent protocol changes that reduce locked-token staking rewards, lower staking threshold…
Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani argues that the recent Bitcoin sell-off may represent a rare long-term buying opportunity and possibly the final entry before Bitcoin's emergence as a sovereign asset. He points to a rapid institutional adoption via ETFs and corporate treasury purchases, notes Bitcoin's underperformance versus gold amid central ban…
Orokai published a research summary examining current uses of non-custodial decentralized finance (DeFi), the protocol mechanisms that underpin participation, and the structural frictions that impede wider adoption. The report finds users increasingly treating non-custodial protocols as practical alternatives for staking, lending, trading, and mana…
MEET48 reported the destruction of 8,698,560 IDOL tokens on January 30, 2026, representing 30% of voting income from its second 'MEET48 Best7' event. The votes generated 28,995,200 IDOL tokens, equal to 0.604% of total supply, while the burned portion equals 0.181% of supply. The project also disclosed user activity metrics and a product roadmap th…
Bitcoin plunged sharply on Friday to its lowest level in more than two months, falling about 6.4% to around $82,620 as a wave of forced liquidations hit leveraged traders and markets reacted to uncertainty around U.S. Federal Reserve leadership. Data showed approximately $1.68 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hou…
Bitcoin tumbled to its lowest level this year on Thursday as a broad selloff on U.S. financial markets coincided with shifting safe-haven flows into gold and heightened attention to U.S. crypto regulatory plans. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped more than 6% intraday, while several large-cap altcoins also posted declines as lawmakers and r…
<p>Sky Frontier Foundation (SFF) published its Sky Ecosystem Q4 Update and 2026 Outlook outlining a set of financial projections for the Sky Protocol. Citing on-chain data, the foundation estimates $611.5 million in gross protocol revenue and $157.8 million in protocol profits for 2026, with USDS stablecoin supply expected to increase to roughly $2…
Status, an established open-source project in the Ethereum ecosystem, has unveiled a refreshed unified application, launched a satirical sci-fi animated series called USS Status, and announced Status Network - a gasless Layer 2 built on the Linea zkEVM stack. The release bundles a privacy-first mobile and desktop app with features such as encrypted…
QXMP Labs has announced the on-chain registration of $1.1 trillion worth of real-world, in-ground assets on its proprietary Layer-1 blockchain, QELT. This milestone comes alongside the activation of a unique oracle system that verifies geological asset documentation and solidifies proof-of-reserves. By structurally routing a portion of tokenisation…
Bybit, ranked as the second largest crypto exchange globally by trading volume, has rolled out its Bybit Card in Georgia. This new payment solution allows users in the country to utilize their cryptocurrency funds directly at merchants accepting Mastercard, promoting easier crypto adoption in daily transactions. The initiative includes virtual and …
Fidelity Investments is making a strategic entry into the stablecoin sector with the launch of its Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD). This digital currency is issued by Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association—a national trust bank granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency—to facilitate real-time, cost-efficien…
Bybit, ranked as the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange globally by trading volume, has launched direct AED bank deposit and withdrawal capabilities for users in the United Arab Emirates. This move, executed under the oversight of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), allows eligible users to transfer funds via local bank accounts seamlessly.…
ZetaChain has introduced its 2.0 upgrade alongside Anuma, a privacy-forward AI interface that enables seamless, secure interaction across various AI models while preserving user data confidentiality. Building on its success in blockchain interoperability, ZetaChain 2.0 offers developers a platform integrating cross-model AI execution, encrypted per…
Bitcoin's price remains narrowly confined below the $90,000 threshold as investors await the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. Despite a relatively softer US dollar, Bitcoin has not exhibited significant gains since the start of 2026, underperforming relative to other assets. Concurrently, precious metals continue to rally amid global unc…
Bitcoin continued to slide near levels not seen in a month, pressured by ongoing risk aversion and sizable liquidations within leveraged cryptocurrency positions. The market remains cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where rate decisions and future monetary strategies will be closely examined. Altcoins similarly faced declines,…
UBS Group AG, the world's largest wealth manager, is exploring the introduction of cryptocurrency investment options for select private banking clients, starting in Switzerland. The bank is in the process of selecting partners to facilitate trading in digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ether, with possible future expansion to Asia-Pacific and the U…
Throughout 2025, Lista DAO transitioned from a liquid staking provider to the dominant Capital Routing Layer within the BNB ecosystem, achieving record market share and introducing significant new products including Smart Lending, a native Swap interface, and Fixed-Rate Borrowing. These developments enhance capital utilization, diversify product of…
Bitcoin's value dropped to approximately $89,500 on Friday, marking a week of downturn influenced by subdued market enthusiasm and external economic factors. Although a significant purchase by Strategy Inc. and easing tensions between the U.S. and Greenland provided some optimistic signals, they failed to substantially improve crypto investor senti…
TokenFi has initiated a significant four-week branding effort across Italy, timed to coincide with the influx of global visitors attending the 2026 Winter Olympics. Focused on promoting its platform for tokenizing real-world and digital assets, the campaign leverages high-traffic locations to engage affluent and influential audiences on the cusp of…
As BTCC nears its 15-year milestone in 2026, the cryptocurrency exchange reveals a landmark 2025 performance with $3.7 trillion in total trading volume and a rapidly growing global user base of 11 million. Ambitious plans for 2026 include integrating AI-powered trading tools and broadening tokenized real-world asset offerings, aiming to enhance tra…
Threshold Network has introduced a new system allowing holders of its $T token to stake tokens in exchange for reduced or waived fees on tBTC bridge redemptions. This initiative is designed to decrease transaction costs for active users, bolster arbitrage efficiency, and strengthen the connection between governance participation and actual protocol…
World Liberty Financial, associated with former President Donald Trump's family, has established a partnership with satellite technology firm Spacecoin. This collaboration will involve mutual digital token exchanges, signaling a strategic effort to blend decentralized finance with satellite internet infrastructure. Spacecoin, having recently deploy…
Bitcoin's price dipped below the $90,000 mark again, despite a slight uptick following news that tensions eased between the U.S. and Europe concerning Greenland. The broader cryptocurrency market lagged behind global equities gains, with altcoins mostly declining or stagnating. Investor hesitancy remains influenced by prior market crashes, regulato…
Cork, a pioneering protocol focused on developing tokenized risk solutions within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, has secured $5.5 million in a seed financing round. Led by Road Capital and a16z CSX, with contributions from multiple strategic investors, the funding aims to establish foundational risk infrastructure designed to support t…
On January 20, 2026, the dYdX Foundation held its January Analyst Call from Zug, Switzerland, presenting their 2025 ecosystem review with special insights from global liquidity provider Wintermute. The call spotlighted dYdX’s trading volumes, token holder growth, staking participation, and governance initiatives, highlighting a stabilizing market e…
