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Nansen AI on-chain trading solution interface integrating analytics and execution on blockchain networks
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Nansen AI Trading Solution Launches Revolutionary On-Chain Platform for Solana and Base

January 21, 2026 j n

In a significant move that bridges data intelligence with direct market action, cryptocurrency analytics leader Nansen has officially launched its groundbreaking AI-powered on-chain trading solution. This new platform, integrated directly into Nansen’s existing web and mobile applications, promises to fundamentally reshape how traders interact with blockchain data on the Solana and Base networks. The launch, […]

Trend Research strategic Ethereum investment analysis and market impact visualization
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Trend Research ETH Purchase: Strategic $20M Move Expands Billion-Dollar Ethereum Position

January 21, 2026 j n

In a significant move underscoring institutional confidence, Trend Research, the analytical arm of LD Capital, executed a substantial $20 million Ethereum acquisition this week, further solidifying its position as a major holder in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This strategic purchase adds 6,656 ETH to a portfolio already valued at approximately $1.91 billion, highlighting a continued accumulation […]

Noble blockchain migration from Cosmos to a standalone EVM Layer 1 network for developers.
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Noble EVM Launch: The Strategic Pivot from Cosmos to a High-Performance Layer 1 Blockchain

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant architectural shift for the stablecoin sector, the Noble appchain has announced its pivotal transition from the Cosmos ecosystem to a standalone, Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, with a mainnet launch scheduled for March 18, 2025. This strategic move, first reported by The Block, signals a major evolution in the project’s three-year […]

Prediction market daily volume reaches record $814 million milestone in decentralized forecasting platforms
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Prediction Market Volume Shatters Records with Staggering $814M Daily High

January 20, 2026 j n

The decentralized finance landscape witnessed a monumental milestone this week as prediction market daily trading volume surged to an unprecedented $814 million, according to verified blockchain data. This remarkable achievement represents not just a numerical record but signals a fundamental shift in how global participants engage with forecasting platforms. The Block’s comprehensive market analysis confirms […]

Chainlink data streams bridge traditional U.S. stock markets with on-chain DeFi infrastructure.
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Chainlink Data Streams Launch Revolutionary 24/5 On-Chain Feed for U.S. Stocks

January 20, 2026 j n

In a landmark move for decentralized finance, Chainlink has officially launched its 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, a service that transmits real-time U.S. stock and ETF market data directly on-chain. This pivotal development, announced from the project’s global headquarters, effectively creates an always-on stock market infrastructure within the blockchain ecosystem. Consequently, it transcends the traditional limitations […]

Growth of DeFi lending protocols' share of Total Value Locked, showing increased dominance in decentralized finance.
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DeFi Lending Protocols Surge: Their Share of Total Value Locked Climbs to Over 21%

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant development for decentralized finance, lending protocols have dramatically increased their market share, now accounting for over 21% of the entire DeFi ecosystem’s Total Value Locked. This substantial growth, reported by analytics firm Sentora, signals a pivotal shift in how capital flows within blockchain-based financial systems and underscores the maturing preferences of DeFi […]

Brevis and USD8 partnership creates a decentralized insurance system using ZK proofs for DeFi security.
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Revolutionary Brevis and USD8 Partnership Unveils Trustless Decentralized Insurance System

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant development for decentralized finance security, the Zero-Knowledge verification platform Brevis has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the innovative stablecoin protocol USD8. This collaboration, announced in March 2025, aims to establish a fully decentralized insurance compensation system that could fundamentally reshape how users protect their digital assets against protocol failures and malicious attacks. […]

Plume blockchain integrates nBASIS Vault with Gate DEX Wallet for real-world asset yield.
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Plume nBASIS Vault Integration Unlocks Seamless RWA Yield Access via Gate DEX Wallet

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant move for decentralized finance, the Plume blockchain has successfully integrated its nBASIS Vault directly with the Gate DEX Wallet. This integration, announced on March 21, 2025, fundamentally streamlines access to yield from regulated real-world assets (RWA). Consequently, users can now bypass complex bridging procedures. They can deposit assets directly from their wallet […]

Trend Research strategic ETH withdrawal from Binance to Aave protocol for USDT borrowing
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Trend Research Withdraws $30.8M in ETH from Binance in Strategic DeFi Maneuver

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant blockchain transaction recorded on March 15, 2025, Trend Research executed a sophisticated $30.8 million Ethereum withdrawal from Binance, immediately deploying the assets into decentralized finance protocols. This substantial movement represents one of the most notable institutional DeFi strategies observed this quarter, according to on-chain analytics firm Onchain Lens. The firm’s subsequent actions […]

Trend Research's $30 million USDT deposit to Binance amid Ethereum price decline
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Trend Research’s Strategic $30M USDT Deposit to Binance Reveals Crucial Response to Ethereum Volatility

January 20, 2026 j n

In a significant move highlighting institutional crypto strategy under pressure, Trend Research, a prominent subsidiary of LD Capital, has executed a substantial $30 million USDT transfer to Binance. This transaction, reported by AmberCN on November 28, 2025, follows a fresh borrowing from the Aave lending protocol and coincides with Ethereum’s price dipping below the firm’s […]