# Blockchain Related Articles

HTX News Center provides the latest articles and in-depth analysis on "Blockchain", covering market trends, project updates, tech developments, and regulatory policies in the crypto industry.

Bitmine’s Billion-Dollar Ethereum Bet Takes Flight, Here’s How The Company Is Moving Up

Bitmine Immersion Technologies is aggressively accumulating and staking Ethereum, amassing approximately 4.17 million ETH, which represents about 3.45% of the total supply. The company has staked over 1.2 million tokens, investing nearly $3.9 billion to generate yield and demonstrate long-term conviction in ETH. It aims to control 5% of all Ethereum and is transitioning from passive staking to launching its own validator network, MAVAN, which could generate an estimated $370 million in staking fees. With a diverse $14 billion asset portfolio, Bitmine continues purchasing ETH, but its strategy depends on a shareholder vote in January 2026 to increase its authorized share count and maintain its current acquisition pace.

bitcoinist4h ago

Bitmine’s Billion-Dollar Ethereum Bet Takes Flight, Here’s How The Company Is Moving Up

bitcoinist4h ago

DOGI jumps 1,528% in just 24 hours as the meme coin sector climbs 3% – but one pup could run even higher

In the last 24 hours, the meme coin market rose 3%, largely driven by dog-themed tokens which climbed 5.1%. DOGI surged 1,528%, reaching an $18M market cap, but another token, Maxi Doge (MAXI), is gaining attention with $4.4M already raised in its presale. Marketed as a more aggressive, high-potential alternative to traditional meme coins, Maxi Doge aims for significant gains and has built a strong community. The presale offers tokens at $0.000278, with only two days remaining before the price increases. The token also features staking at a 70% APY and has been audited by Coinsult and SOLIDProof.

bitcoinist7h ago

DOGI jumps 1,528% in just 24 hours as the meme coin sector climbs 3% – but one pup could run even higher

bitcoinist7h ago

From Mayor to Cryptocurrency Salesman: A Clash of Politics and Business

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has swiftly transitioned from public office to promoting a New York City-themed cryptocurrency just weeks after leaving his position. Smiling and enthusiastic, Adams advocated for blockchain technology and claimed he would not initially profit from the venture. He criticized his successor, Zohran Mamdani, for policy reversals and highlighted his plans to leverage his municipal experience—including expertise in areas like garbage collection—as marketable "professional capital" abroad. Adams, known for his unorthodox style, has been active internationally, meeting with foreign leaders and business figures in Dubai, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal. His post-mayoral activities appear focused on rehabilitating his reputation, attacking his political opponents, and addressing personal legal debts. The cryptocurrency project, named NYC Token, is framed as a philanthropic effort to combat antisemitism and anti-Americanism while promoting blockchain education. However, the token’s website faced technical issues, with purchase links non-functional at launch. Adams also expressed interest in exporting New York’s public services expertise globally but affirmed he has no plans to leave the city permanently.

比推11h ago

From Mayor to Cryptocurrency Salesman: A Clash of Politics and Business

比推11h ago

BlackRock and Visa's Big Bet on Stablecoins: What Do the Smart Money See?

The stablecoin market reached a historic high of $317 billion in January 2026, but the real story lies in the strategic moves by major financial institutions. BlackRock launched BUIDL, a tokenized money market fund on a public blockchain, surpassing $2 billion by late 2025, highlighting the drive for efficiency, lower costs, and broader accessibility. USDC, growing 73% in 2025, outpaced USDT’s 36% growth, driven by regulatory clarity from the U.S. GENIUS Act and EU’s MiCA compliance, making it the preferred choice for regulated entities like Visa, which integrated USDC for settlements. Visa’s adoption reflects a defensive strategy against stablecoins disrupting cross-border payments, with stablecoin transaction volumes reaching $46 trillion in 2025. Other payment giants, including Stripe and PayPal, are also aggressively entering the space. Meanwhile, banks like JPMorgan are leveraging blockchain for internal efficiency, processing over $3 billion daily via its JPM Coin system. Key trends include the rapid growth of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, a clear regulatory path favoring compliant stablecoins, the restructuring of payment infrastructure, and market bifurcation into payment-focused (e.g., USDC) and yield-bearing stablecoins (e.g., Ondo’s USDY). This shift marks stablecoins' evolution from a crypto niche to a foundational component of the global financial system.

marsbit11h ago

BlackRock and Visa's Big Bet on Stablecoins: What Do the Smart Money See?

marsbit11h ago

ZKsync Unveils 2026 Roadmap Focused on Real-World Adoption

ZKsync has unveiled its 2026 roadmap, emphasizing real-world adoption and enterprise-focused development. The plan aims to expand its zero-knowledge infrastructure to support practical blockchain applications. Key initiatives include Prividium, a privacy-focused blockchain for enterprises; ZK Stack, a toolkit for building application-specific blockchains; and Airbender, a settlement proving engine intended to become a standard for zero-knowledge virtual machines. CEO Alex Gluchowski stated that ZKsync is prioritizing long-term, compliant infrastructure over industry shortcuts, focusing on institutional partnerships rather than speculative adoption. The goal is to establish ZKsync as a foundational player in the next phase of blockchain infrastructure.

TheNewsCrypto12h ago

ZKsync Unveils 2026 Roadmap Focused on Real-World Adoption

TheNewsCrypto12h ago

Is Ozak AI the Next Big Crypto Success Story? Market Indicators Point to Massive 2027 Potential

Ozak AI and its $OZ token have rapidly emerged as a major AI crypto project, raising nearly $5 million in its presale with early investors seeing gains exceeding 400%. The platform combines artificial intelligence with decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) and cross-chain Web3 capabilities, offering automated market tools, smart agents, and multi-chain analytics. Key features include staking rewards, on-chain governance, and a focus on security. Strategic partnerships with SINT, Hive Intel, Weblume, Pyth Network, and Dex3 enhance its functionality with AI integration, data APIs, no-code development, and improved liquidity. With strong momentum and growing investor interest, analysts project significant growth potential by 2027, positioning Ozak AI as a promising contender in the AI crypto space.

TheNewsCrypto13h ago

Is Ozak AI the Next Big Crypto Success Story? Market Indicators Point to Massive 2027 Potential

TheNewsCrypto13h ago

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

Rising global thefts and frauds targeting high-value Pokémon cards, such as armed robberies in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, highlight systemic risks in the physical collectibles market. As these items become increasingly financialized, traditional transaction methods—relying on in-person meetings, private trust, and community trades—are exposing participants to heightened personal and fraud risks. The market’s infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the liquidity and cross-regional nature of these assets. While local card shops are enhancing security measures, such as improved surveillance and formalized transaction processes, these efforts remain limited to specific locations and cannot scale globally. In response, some projects are exploring blockchain-based solutions to introduce verifiable ownership, custody, and transfer mechanisms. For instance, platforms like Renaiss on BNB Chain are developing specialized smart contracts that link physical cards to on-chain NFTs through certified custodians, binding asset status and location to enable secure, borderless trading. However, merely tokenizing cards without robust, transparent custody and verification does not address real-world risks. The evolution toward on-chain systems aims to provide a foundational layer of trust—enabling validation, reducing physical delivery risks, and clarifying accountability. Not every collector may adopt full blockchain integration, but the market grows increasingly dependent on such infrastructure to ensure safety, authentication, and liquidity as collectibles transition into high-stakes digital assets.

marsbit16h ago

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

marsbit16h ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Clarify Crypto Developer Liability Under Federal Law

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden have reintroduced the bipartisan Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to protect cryptocurrency developers from being wrongly classified as financial institutions or money transmitters. The bill clarifies that liability should be based on control of user funds, not merely writing or maintaining code. This addresses growing legal uncertainty and fear among developers, especially following recent Department of Justice cases involving privacy tools. Lawmakers argue that misapplying financial regulations to developers who don’t handle funds is unfair, stifles innovation, and could drive talent overseas. The legislation aims to safeguard open-source development and prevent overreach by ensuring only entities with actual control over assets face strict regulatory obligations.

TheNewsCrypto16h ago

U.S. Lawmakers Push to Clarify Crypto Developer Liability Under Federal Law

TheNewsCrypto16h ago

Weekly Funding Roundup | 7 Projects Secured Funding, Total Amount Reaches $332 Million (Jan 5 - Jan 11)

According to incomplete statistics from Odaily, between January 5 and January 11, 2025, seven blockchain-related funding rounds were disclosed globally, raising a total of $332 million. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous week. The largest single funding round was secured by stablecoin company Rain, which raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ. AI data exchange platform Protege followed with a $30 million Series A round led by a16z. Other notable raises include a $30 million strategic investment for Web3 gaming platform RuneSoul, a $15 million round for Bitcoin protocol Babylon with participation from a16z Crypto, and a funding round of over $10 million for RWA infrastructure provider TBook. Additionally, HabitTrade raised nearly $10 million for its regulated brokerage infrastructure, KOLECT raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round, and digital payment infrastructure PhotonPay raised tens of millions in a Series B round. The funds are primarily allocated for global expansion, platform development, regulatory compliance, and advancing blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

marsbit16h ago

Weekly Funding Roundup | 7 Projects Secured Funding, Total Amount Reaches $332 Million (Jan 5 - Jan 11)

marsbit16h ago

Former New York City Mayor Rug Pulls Community? Eric Adams’ NYC Token Plunges 81%

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the "NYC Token" on January 12, promoting it as a crypto initiative to fund social causes like combating antisemitism and supporting blockchain education without raising taxes. The token initially surged to a market cap of nearly $600 million shortly after launch. However, it crashed by approximately 81% about 30 minutes later, losing around $500 million in value. On-chain data suggests a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed over $2 million in liquidity, leading to accusations of a "rug pull." This controversy adds to Adams' history of crypto-related scrutiny, including past failures to disclose crypto holdings and using a city-funded trip for political fundraising.

ccn.com17h ago

Former New York City Mayor Rug Pulls Community? Eric Adams’ NYC Token Plunges 81%

ccn.com17h ago

活动图片

Hot Categoriesright-arrow

Hot Tagsright-arrow

Others

Trading Strategies