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QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration

8 hours ago 4 mins read

QXMP Labs announced that it has registered approximately USD $1.1 trillion of certified real-world, in-ground assets on its proprietary Layer-1 blockchain, QELT. The announcement follows the activation of QXMP’s proprietary oracle infrastructure, which is designed to ingest and verify qualified geological and scientific documentation and record the data on-chain as cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves. The development marks a step toward enabling large-scale, compliant real-world asset tokenisation and settlement using blockchain-based infrastructure. Addressing the missing

Compass Mining Energizes New 10 MW Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas

8 hours ago 2 mins read

Compass Mining, a leading provider of Bitcoin mining infrastructure and services, today announces the launch of a new 10-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility located just outside Odessa, Texas. The site will be operated by Compass Mining and will host around 3,000 customer Bitcoin mining machines. Named Texas 8, the facility comes online as Compass Mining continues to meet rising demand for dependable, industrial-grade hosting. “This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering

North Korean Konni targets blockchain developers with AI

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Check Point Research revealed that the North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group, KONNI, has been targeting blockchain developers in Japan, Australia, and India. The hackers are using AI-generated PowerShell backdoors. According to reports released on January 21, 2026, the attack starts when KONNI uses Discord to offer a link that prompts developers to download a ZIP file. This archive contains elements that start a multi-stage infection process on the

BTCC Exchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026

January 23, 2026 2 mins read

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, reported record 2025 performance with $3.7 trillion in total trading volume and a global user base that reached 11 million, a 60% increase year-over-year. As the exchange approaches its 15th anniversary in 2026, it is shifting focus toward AI-enabled trading tools and expanded real-world asset offerings. 2025 Performance Highlights For the full year, BTCC recorded $3.27 trillion in futures volume and $431 billion in

CZ’s YZi Backs Genius in Multi-8-Figure Deal to Win the Terminal Wars

January 15, 2026 2 mins read

In a high‑conviction move, YZi Labs, the global investment vehicle of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has invested a full round in Genius Trading, a cross‑chain terminal built for serious DeFi execution. The multi 8-figure investment marks YZi labs’ first public backing of a Web3 trading terminal and signals its formal entry into the rapidly escalating terminal wars, with CZ himself joining the project as an advisor. It comes at a time when onchain

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

January 13, 2026 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

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

Coinhub Exchange Brings a Bank-Like Crypto Experience to Las Vegas and Phoenix

January 7, 2026 3 mins read

Coinhub Exchange, a modern online crypto exchange, announced the grand opening of two new branch locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. The new branches are designed to make crypto easier for everyday customers and active traders by combining online trading with real, in-person support—plus convenient cash access through Coinhub’s nationwide Bitcoin ATM network. With Coinhub Exchange, customers can buy crypto, sell crypto, store crypto, and convert crypto online—then

Buck Launches the World’s First Bitcoin Dollar with 7% Rewards

January 7, 2026 3 mins read

The Buck Foundation is launching the world’s first Bitcoin Dollar savings coin, introducing a new category of digital asset designed for predictable rewards, global accessibility, and minute-by-minute earnings. The company’s debut product offers 7% annual rewards that accrue by the minute, with low transaction fees, positioning Buck as a savings-focused complement to today’s stable assets. Buck, a governance token by design, delivers its rewards by being indirectly backed by Bitcoin via

BitMEX Launches Equity Perps for 24/7 Stock Trading

January 6, 2026 3 mins read

BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today announced the launch of Equity Perps, a new derivatives product that allows traders to gain exposure to major U.S. stocks and equity indices using cryptocurrency as collateral. The launch expands BitMEX’s product suite beyond crypto-native markets, enabling 24/7 trading on traditional equity benchmarks, including when U.S. stock markets are closed. Equity Perps are cash-settled perpetual swap contracts that track the price of individual

Bybit Compliance Update: Reaffirmation of Monitoring and Restriction on Non-compliant Affiliate Marketing Activities in Korea

January 3, 2026 2 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, continually reviews and enhances its global compliance framework to align with applicable local legal and regulatory requirements. As part of this framework, Bybit maintains a policy of only marketing, promoting, or directing its services toward jurisdictions where it meets  local regulatory requirements. In this context, Bybit notes recent public advisories issued by regulatory authorities in certain jurisdictions, including Korea, highlighting risks

Bitlock Wallet Confirms Mobile App Launch, Bringing Its All-in-One Crypto Platform to iOS and Android

December 22, 2025 2 mins read

Bitlock Wallet, a non-custodial multi-chain wallet originally launched as a native Telegram mini-app, announced today that its iOS and Android applications have entered the final stage of internal testing. The public release is expected within the next month, marking a major expansion of the platform’s accessibility and feature capacity. Expansion Beyond Telegram as User Adoption Accelerates Since its initial release inside Telegram, Bitlock Wallet has grown through a user base