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ZetaChain token holders voted Sunday to shut down the project's Layer 1 blockchain and migrate to Solana, with the vote on Proposal 68 ending at 10:58 a.m. ET with 99.4% approval and 58% participation exceeding the 40% quorum. The decision shifts focus to Anuma, an AI app launched in February,

SKL surged 11.49% within one hour to reach $0.00495 amid heightened trading activity and shifting market sentiment. The sharp increase reflects increased trader interest as the cryptocurrency experiences notable volatility. The broader cryptocurrency market shows mixed signals, with SKL's

Circle launched the cirBTC asset page to track critical metrics across the Ethereum network. The platform provides users access to detailed information on market cap, holders, transfers, and DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL). Circle stated the integration aims to enhance transparency in the Ethereum

The tokenized ETF market recently reached an all-time high market cap of $680 million, according to Token Terminal. This milestone reflects growing investor interest in tokenized assets as a new investment vehicle. The significant growth underscores momentum in the blockchain-based financial

Real-World Assets (RWAs) have transitioned from issuance to productive use within decentralized finance (DeFi), with a total market cap reaching $46.2 billion, according to Token Terminal. Over the past 24 hours, approximately $3.6 billion was deposited into DeFi venues while decentralized

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently published a plan to 'pace the frontier' of AI development, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang publicly echoed President Donald Trump's claims that the AI backlash is a hoax and regulation is unnecessary. The debate emerged during discussions on TechCrunch's Equity

Korea Investment & Securities secured senior project financing at an interest rate in the early 5% range for a 60MW AI data center in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. The financing was executed with a major IT company pre-leasing 100% of the facility. AI data centers are emerging as a new

The Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act on Tuesday in a 49-50 vote, with Democrats voting as a unified bloc and three Republicans joining them in opposition. The procedural defeat came after more than a year of bipartisan negotiations and exposed how President Trump's crypto dealings have

KuCoin launched MemeFi, a market structure that pairs memecoins directly with tokenized stocks including Nvidia and GameStop. The platform announced the launch via Twitter, highlighting 24/7 trading capabilities and dual-beta exposure for traders. KuCoin aims to enhance market participation in token

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on local time refuted reports that foreign investors are pulling back from US assets, stating that the dollar was involved in 89.2% of global foreign exchange transactions. Bessent emphasized that foreign investors still hold massive amounts of US assets. The

Fetch.ai reported a security breach affecting SingularityNET contracts through their bridge connecting the Ethereum and Cardano networks. The breach involved unauthorized minting occurring via the SingularityNET Bridge, prompting Fetch.ai to pause AGIX to FET conversions as a precautionary

Polymarket faced an attempted theft of at least $10 million through stolen debit cards earlier this year, while CEO Shayne Coplan urged employees to prioritize growth over compliance concerns, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation published Saturday. Fraudsters targeted Polymarket's U.S.

Coinbase and CEO Brian Armstrong face scrutiny over negotiations on the Clarity Act following a recent Wall Street Journal report. The WSJ portrays Armstrong's approach as overly aggressive, suggesting this may have hindered progress on the bill. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in

Token Terminal announced plans to develop a data platform specifically for stablecoin and tokenized asset issuers. The platform will provide comprehensive data on the blockchain networks where these assets are issued and the decentralized finance venues where they are utilized. The initiative aims t

Bitcoin's sharpest rally in two years ran almost entirely on short liquidations rather than fresh bullish positioning, according to a joint report from analytics firm Glassnode and crypto exchange Bybit. Over five days in August, Bitcoin climbed 24.6% while coin-denominated open interest

Visa is moving to close a loophole in checkouts powered by Crossmint that allowed meme coin purchases made with credit cards to be processed under a merchant code intended for digital media rather than cryptocurrency

Iran's Central Command, which oversees unified military operations, issued a statement on January 20 (local time) accusing the United States of organizing a joint meeting in a European country with approval from some regional nations to resume actions against Iran. The command claimed the US

SlowMist released a critical security analysis revealing significant vulnerabilities in the FomoPeek app. The analysis identified two malicious modules in versions 1.1 and 1.2 that could exploit iOS systems. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with the OKX and OKXWallet_CN security

Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, recently announced 16 new integrations across six services and seven blockchain networks. The integrations include prominent platforms such as ADIChain, Bottomline Pay, and Neo_Blockchain now leveraging Chainlink's technology. This expansion reflects

NEAR Protocol launched confidential perpetual contracts that allow users to fund their accounts from any asset they hold across various chains. The feature, powered by Hyperliquid, eliminates the need for brokers, bridges, or secondary accounts. The initiative aims to provide enhanced privacy and