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Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden introduce a bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers

15 hours ago 1 min read

On Monday, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. This bipartisan effort aims to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers and infrastructure providers from federal money transmitter regulations. This law aims to encourage innovation in blockchain and follow federal guidelines. In addition, it seeks to make sure that non-custodial developers are not treated like banks or financial institutions under regulations. Furthermore, the proposed bill states that

NYC Token, endorsed by ex-mayor Eric Adams, sees an 80% value drop shortly after its launch

17 hours ago 1 min read

The NYC Token, a cryptocurrency started by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has seen a big drop in value soon after it was launched in the market. At first, the token was valued at $730 million, but it quickly declined by more than 80% to about $90 million in just an hour. However, it has since bounced back to over $110 million. Adams announced the NYC Token at

Helio Corporation Announces $20 Million Non-Dilutive Utility Token Offering to Advance Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) Initiative

January 12, 2026 6 mins read

Helio Corporation (OTCID: HLEO) (“Helio” or the “Company”), a space-based renewable energy company, announced today that its Board of Directors has executed an agreement with a leading, highly experienced crypto marketing firm to support a planned $20 million Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for its proprietary utility token, Mission Helio.  The Mission Helio utility token is designed solely for functional use within Helio’s ecosystem, including tiered participation, usage-based benefits, and support for infrastructure development and ecosystem expansion. The

LBank U.S. Stock Futures Trading Volume Surpasses $6.3B, Accelerating On-Chain Access to Global Equities

January 11, 2026 2 mins read

LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its U.S. stock futures trading volume has surpassed $6.3B, marking a major milestone in the platform’s push into tokenized equity derivatives This achievement underscores LBank’s rapid rise as a bridge between traditional U.S. equity markets and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, solidifying its leadership in innovative cross-market financial products. As one of the first centralized exchanges to offer U.S. stock futures, LBank has

Openledger Lays Out a Full Stack for Accountable AI as Regulators Close in on Black-box Models

January 10, 2026 3 mins read

OpenLedger, the AI-native blockchain focused on verifiable data, models, and autonomous agents, today announced its 2026 product roadmap, outlining a full-stack platform designed to make AI systems accountable, economically fair, and on-chain by default. The announcement comes as regulators, enterprises, and researchers intensify scrutiny of opaque AI systems following rising concerns over AI-driven market manipulation, copyright disputes, and the inability to trace how models make decisions. While today’s AI economy

The Daily Income Model Behind DBTC DeFi That’s Replacing XRP & BTC Pump Chasing

January 10, 2026 2 mins read

DBTC DeFi today announced the launch of its fully automated decentralized finance platform, designed to generate daily yield without requiring trading, speculation, or ongoing user intervention. In a fast-moving market, where investors often struggle to respond to volatility in real time, DBTC DeFi introduces a system that aims to simplify yield generation by eliminating the need to time the market or actively manage positions. Why DBTC DeFi Exists DBTC DeFi

Everstake Partners with Cometh to Bridge Fiat and Crypto Staking Rewards for EU Institutions

January 8, 2026 3 mins read

Everstake, one of the largest global non-custodial staking providers for institutional and retail clients, has partnered with Cometh, a DeFi-native infrastructure provider and MiCA-licensed custodian, to give institutional and corporate clients across the European Union a simple, compliant way to turn fiat deposits into crypto staking rewards — and back into fiat. Cometh operates across the EU as a licensed custodian and DeFi service provider in full compliance with the Markets

KuCoin Releases Australia Market Report: Over Half of Australian Crypto Funding Comes from Bank Transfers

January 6, 2026 3 mins read

KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform built on trust, today released its latest market insights report, Into the Cryptoverse: Australia 2025 Edition. The findings signal a definitive shift away from early-stage experimentation toward a mature phase of pragmatic growth, where accessibility, trust, and seamless integration with traditional finance are paramount. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding national landscape—where 22% of Australian adults now hold digital assets [1]—the report draws

Coinbase suspends peso-to-USDC trading in Argentina

January 5, 2026 1 min read

Coinbase exchange announced it will cease peso-to-USDC transactions in Argentina effective January 31, 2026. The exchange made this decision eleven months after receiving authorization to operate in the country. On December 31, 2025, Coinbase informed its users in Argentina that they would no longer be able to deposit pesos or convert them into the USDC stablecoin. Users were instructed to withdraw their remaining balances or modify their finances prior to

Zero Knowledge Proof’s Privacy Network Becomes the Center of Attention! While ETH and Ondo Face Year-End Liquidity Tests

January 3, 2026 5 mins read

As 2025 draws to a close, the most popular cryptocurrency giants are currently being stress-tested. The Ethereum price is fighting to hold its $2,950 support floor following the Pectra upgrade. Meanwhile, the Ondo crypto price is testing investor patience at $0.44. These price levels are more than just numbers and represent the “liquidity test” for the decentralized and real-world asset (RWA) sectors. While the market moves toward maturity, a conflict

Veltrixa Introduces Audited AI Trading Platform Designed to Support Data-Driven Crypto Execution

January 3, 2026 2 mins read

Veltrixa, operating through Veltrixa.ai and Veltrixa.io, has launched an AI-powered crypto trading platform designed to bring structured, automated execution tools to a broader audience of digital asset participants. The platform emphasizes transparency, third-party audits, and real-time monitoring. Algorithmic Execution Framework with Audited Infrastructure Veltrixa’s trading infrastructure is built around algorithmic execution tools that operate based on predefined strategies. These tools are intended to assist users in structuring their market participation by

KuCoin Fully Rolls Out KIA, a Crypto-Native AI Built to Simplify the Crypto Experience

January 2, 2026 3 mins read

KuCoin today announced the full rollout of KIA, a crypto-native AI designed to help users better understand crypto markets, access insights more efficiently, and interact with the platform in a more intuitive way. Now available to all users, KIA represents KuCoin’s continued commitment to simplifying the crypto experience through intelligent, user-centric technology.  As the crypto market has evolved, the way users engage with information has become increasingly complex. In earlier stages, investors