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Rhode Island State House with Bitcoin blockchain overlay representing new cryptocurrency tax legislation
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Bitcoin Tax Break: Rhode Island’s Pioneering Bill to Make Small Crypto Transactions Tax-Free

January 14, 2026 j n

PROVIDENCE, RI – February 2025 marks a potential turning point for cryptocurrency adoption as Rhode Island legislators introduce groundbreaking legislation that could transform how residents use Bitcoin for everyday purchases. The proposed bill, officially filed this month, seeks to create significant tax exemptions for small Bitcoin transactions, positioning the Ocean State at the forefront of […]

Noise social trend prediction market secures $7.1M funding led by Paradigm for Base blockchain launch
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Noise Secures $7.1M in a Groundbreaking Paradigm-Led Round to Launch Its Social Trend Prediction Market

January 14, 2026 j n

In a significant move for the blockchain and social analytics sector, the trend prediction platform Noise has successfully closed a $7.1 million funding round. This substantial investment, led by the prominent crypto venture firm Paradigm, signals strong institutional confidence in novel methods for quantifying online culture. Consequently, the platform aims to launch its prediction market […]

Bitnomial launches first regulated Aptos futures trading in the United States financial market
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Aptos Futures Breakthrough: Bitnomial Launches First US-Regulated APT Derivatives for Institutions

January 14, 2026 j n

Chicago, December 2024 – In a significant development for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, Chicago-based derivatives exchange Bitnomial has announced the launch of the first regulated Aptos (APT) futures product in the United States. This groundbreaking move creates new institutional access to derivatives for the Layer 1 blockchain token while operating within established regulatory frameworks. The development […]

Crossmint obtains CASP license from Spanish regulator for EU Web3 expansion under MiCA compliance
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Crossmint’s Strategic Triumph: Securing EU-Wide CASP License Under Spain’s MiCA Framework

January 14, 2026 j n

In a landmark development for European cryptocurrency regulation, Web3 infrastructure provider Crossmint has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). This crucial authorization, certified under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation framework, positions Crossmint for unprecedented expansion across all 27 […]

Mantra layoffs and restructuring due to severe crypto market downturn and cost pressures.
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Mantra Layoffs Trigger Urgent Restructuring as Crypto Downturn Intensifies Cost Pressures

January 14, 2026 j n

In a stark reflection of persistent pressures within the cryptocurrency sector, the Mantra (OM) project has initiated a significant corporate restructuring, resulting in undisclosed layoffs across key departments. This decisive move, confirmed by CEO John Patrick Mullin via social media platform X, underscores the severe financial challenges facing blockchain ventures following the market turbulence that […]

Analysts reviewing US Producer Price Index data showing November 2024 inflation trends
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US PPI November 2024: Critical 0.2% Rise Signals Controlled Producer Inflation Amid Federal Reserve Scrutiny

January 14, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 12, 2024: The U.S. Producer Price Index delivered crucial inflation signals today, rising exactly 0.2% month-over-month in November while matching economist forecasts precisely. This carefully measured increase provides essential context for Federal Reserve policymakers as they navigate the complex inflation landscape heading into 2025. The Department of Labor simultaneously released revised […]

Visual metaphor for a record 30% of Ethereum's total supply being staked and locked.
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Staked ETH Shatters Records: 36 Million Tokens Locked as Institutional Adoption Accelerates

January 14, 2026 j n

In a landmark development for the world’s second-largest blockchain, the amount of staked Ethereum (ETH) has decisively crossed the 36 million token threshold, according to data analyzed by The Block. This staggering figure, valued at approximately $118 billion, now represents nearly 30% of Ethereum’s total supply, eclipsing the previous record of 29.54% set in July […]

Tokenized gold market growth analysis showing 177% surge in 2025 market capitalization
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Tokenized Gold Skyrockets 177% in 2025, Fueling Explosive RWA Market Growth

January 14, 2026 j n

The digital transformation of one of humanity’s oldest stores of value reached a historic inflection point in 2025, as tokenized gold demonstrated unprecedented growth that fundamentally reshaped investment landscapes. According to comprehensive data from CEX.IO, the market capitalization for tokenized gold surged by a remarkable 177% throughout the year, accelerating from $1.6 billion to $4.4 […]

Perp DEX growth eroding centralized exchange market dominance with transparent blockchain technology.
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Perp DEXs Surging: How Decentralized Exposes Are Crumbling Centralized Market Dominance

January 14, 2026 j n

In a dramatic shift reshaping cryptocurrency trading, decentralized perpetual futures exchanges (Perp DEXs) are mounting a formidable challenge to the long-standing dominance of centralized platforms. According to a pivotal report from blockchain analytics firm Delphi Digital, these decentralized venues are rapidly eroding centralized exchange (CEX) market share through superior fee structures and unprecedented transparency. This […]