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Vitalik Buterin Declares Web3 Ready for Takeoff

Vitalik believes Web3’s foundations are now in placeCalls for builders to focus on decentralizationHighlights readiness for the next phase of Web3Vitalik Declares Web3 is Ready for TakeoffEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a powerful message to the crypto community: “All of the prerequis...

KuCoin Adjusts Max Funding Rates for BERAUSDT Perpetual Contracts to ±2%

Citing Announcement, KuCoin Futures will adjust the max funding rates for the BERAUSDT Perpetual Contracts from +0.6%/-0.6% to +2%/-2% at 16:00 on January 14, 2026 (UTC).

Wall Street Analyst Names Blockchain Lender Figure 2026 'Top Pick'

Wall Street broker Bernstein is kicking off 2026 by naming blockchain lender Figure Technology (FIGR) its top investment idea, citing the company's potential for rapid growth in a new market.Bernstein's bullish call is driven by Figure’s role in modernizing legacy banking infrastructure by moving tr...

Rhode Island Proposes Tax Exemption for Small Bitcoin Transactions

PROVIDENCE, RI – February 2025 marks a potential turning point for cryptocurrency adoption in the United States, as Rhode Island legislators introduce a groundbreaking bill to exempt small Bitcoin transactions from state income tax. This legislative effort directly addresses one of the most signific...

Soneium Daily Transactions Double in 14 Days

Soneium daily transaction count up 100% in 14 daysToken Terminal data shows sharp growth in activityNetwork momentum signals rising user adoptionSoneium Gains Traction with Surge in ActivitySoneium, a rising player in the blockchain ecosystem, is showing signs of strong growth. According to data fro...

Market Rebound Sparks Largest Short Liquidations Since '1011 Crash'

Odaily Planet News: Glassnode posted on the X platform stating that the market rebound has led to the largest short position liquidations since the "1011 crash." According to Coinglass data, total liquidations across the network in the past 24 hours reached $679 million, with short positions account...

Staked ETH Surpasses 36 Million Tokens, Approaching 30% of Total Supply

In a landmark development for the world’s second-largest blockchain, the amount of staked Ethereum has decisively crossed the 36 million token threshold, now representing nearly 30% of the entire ETH supply and commanding a staggering valuation of approximately $118 billion. This new peak, reported ...

Mantra Announces Major Layoffs Amid 81% TVL Drop and Prolonged Market Downturn

In a significant move reflecting broader industry strains, the Mantra (OM) blockchain protocol has initiated a major restructuring involving workforce reductions. This development, first reported by The Block on March 15, 2025, underscores the persistent financial pressures facing crypto projects in...

Crossmint Secures Spain's CASP License, Gaining EU-Wide Web3 Operational Rights

MADRID, SPAIN – In a landmark regulatory development, Web3 infrastructure provider Crossmint has secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), fundamentally reshaping the European digital asset landscape. This authorization, certifi...

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Open Lower on January 14

According to a ChainCatcher report citing Jin10, on January 14 (Wednesday), the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 68.72 points, or 0.14%, at 49,123.27; the S&P 500 opened down 37.1 points, or 0.53%, at 6,926.56; and the Nasdaq Composite opened down 164.56 points, or 0.69%, at 23,545.31.

Figure Launches Blockchain-Based Stock Lending Platform with Real Equity Issuance

According to Bloomberg, blockchain-based lending company Figure Technology Solutions Inc. is launching a new platform that will allow investors to issue and lend stocks on the blockchain, bypassing traditional intermediaries. The platform, called the On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN), will enab...

Figure Launches On-Chain Stock and Lending Platform OPEN

Odaily Planet Daily News: Blockchain lending company Figure Technology Solutions has announced the launch of an on-chain public equity and lending platform, aiming to reduce intermediaries in traditional stock lending. The platform, named On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN), supports the issuance ...

U.S. Market Open Sees Broad Rise in Crypto Stocks, ETHZilla Up 1.75%

Odaily Planet News: According to data from msx.com, the U.S. stock market opened with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 113 points, the S&P 500 down 0.44%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.6%. Stocks in the cryptocurrency sector generally rose, with ETHZilla up 1.75%, Circle up 3.87%, Robinhood u...

DeepSnitch AI Outpaces Maxi Doge and Zephyr as Top Crypto Presale in January 2026

As the new year is in full throttle, the crypto market has given clear signs of a recovery momentum. Nonetheless, investors know that established coins have a limited growth potential, and many of them are looking for the best crypto presale to invest in January.Maxi Doge and Zephyr are among the on...

Bitcoin 24.7% Below ATH, Ethereum Down 33.5%

Bitcoin is nearly 25% below its all-time highEthereum still lags by over 33% from peakRally shows strength, but recovery isn’t completeCrypto Prices Rebound, But Not Fully RecoveredBitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) have both enjoyed strong rallies recently, but neither asset has returned to its all...

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