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From “A Faster Chain” to “A More Trustworthy Settlement Network”: Why Mova Is Front-Loading Security in 2026

In early 2026, the focus of Layer 1 blockchain competition is shifting from TPS and fees to security and institutional trust. Mova Chain, an Aqua-backed blockchain platform, has strategically invested in Naoris Protocol, a decentralized security infrastructure provider, to enhance its security capabilities and payment infrastructure. This partnership aims to position Mova as a trusted settlement layer for institutions by integrating continuous security validation, post-quantum cryptography, and decentralized proof-of-security (dPoSec) mechanisms. The collaboration addresses critical institutional requirements around compliance, risk management, and verifiable security—key for real-world payment systems and RWA adoption. By front-loading security, Mova signals its commitment to long-term, trustworthy operation in high-stakes financial environments, where controllable risk often outweighs pure performance.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 13:05

From “A Faster Chain” to “A More Trustworthy Settlement Network”: Why Mova Is Front-Loading Security in 2026

TheNewsCrypto01/17 13:05

XRP Social Interest Explodes To Rival The Likes Of Bitcoin – Details

XRP is experiencing a massive surge in social media interest, particularly on platform X, where its cashtag ($XRP) is now rivaling the search volumes of Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH). Data tracking the most-searched cashtags reveals that XRP has consistently been a top query since December 2025, with its share of searches even surpassing that of other major assets on some days in early January 2026. This heightened attention coincides with significant developments for Ripple and the XRP ecosystem. These include Ripple securing key regulatory approvals from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and in Luxembourg, expanding its European operations. Furthermore, rumors on X suggest that asset management giant BlackRock may have started using Ripple's USD-backed stablecoin (RLUSD) as collateral, though this has not been officially confirmed. This combination of regulatory progress and institutional speculation is driving the explosive growth in online discussions about XRP.

bitcoinist01/17 08:02

XRP Social Interest Explodes To Rival The Likes Of Bitcoin – Details

bitcoinist01/17 08:02

XRP Burn Rate: Here’s How Many Coins Are Gone Forever

XRP's circulating supply is a frequent topic, particularly regarding its potential for high price points. Recent data highlights a steady reduction in total supply due to the token's built-in burn mechanism. Unlike discretionary burns, the XRP Ledger permanently destroys a small amount of XRP with every transaction as a fee. Over the past 806 days, over 2.58 million XRP have been burned, reducing the total supply from 99,988,313,728 to approximately 99,985,726,061—a rate of over 3,200 XRP destroyed daily. While this burn rate is minimal compared to XRP's 100 billion maximum supply, it demonstrates consistent on-ledger usage and a deflationary trend. The entire XRP supply was pre-mined at inception, and its fixed, decreasing supply contrasts with inflationary cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or Dogecoin. This design, along with Ripple's focus on payments and financial infrastructure, reflects an institutional preference for supply certainty. Some analysts argue that large-scale adoption and trillions in flow could drive significant price appreciation, with $100 per XRP seen as a functional necessity for global usage.

bitcoinist01/17 07:03

XRP Burn Rate: Here’s How Many Coins Are Gone Forever

bitcoinist01/17 07:03

$HTX Quarterly Burn Hits a New High of 13.62 Trillion, Total Burn Volume Nears 10% of Total Supply

HTX DAO announced a record quarterly burn of 13.62 trillion $HTX tokens in Q4 2025, valued at over $23.31 million, marking a 36.4% year-over-year increase. This brings the cumulative burn to nearly 100 trillion tokens, approaching 10% of the total supply and accelerating deflation. Despite market challenges, HTX Exchange contributed 50% of its revenue to support the burn mechanism, reflecting strong fundamentals. The platform also reported significant user growth, trading volume, and capital inflows in 2025. HTX DAO remains committed to transparent tokenomics, community governance, and expanding $HTX utility across CeFi and DeFi ecosystems.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 06:30

$HTX Quarterly Burn Hits a New High of 13.62 Trillion, Total Burn Volume Nears 10% of Total Supply

TheNewsCrypto01/17 06:30

dYdX Records Sustained Ecosystem Expansion Through Governance and Trading Innovation

dYdX has evolved from a derivatives platform into a major decentralized trading ecosystem, emphasizing self-custody, advanced trading tools, and community governance. It has processed trillions in trading volume, reflecting strong demand for decentralized alternatives. The platform expansions include perpetual and spot markets, improving capital efficiency and user experience. The DYDX token supports governance and a buyback mechanism tied to protocol revenue, aligning incentives and enhancing value. Community-led governance and a grants program foster continuous innovation and resilience. dYdX’s sustainable model positions it as a leading decentralized platform capable of competing with centralized exchanges.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 04:27

dYdX Records Sustained Ecosystem Expansion Through Governance and Trading Innovation

TheNewsCrypto01/17 04:27

From RLUSD to whales – Here’s how Ripple is building XRP’s long-term case

Ripple is strategically building XRP's long-term value by focusing on infrastructure and institutional adoption, rather than short-term price gains. A key move is the integration of its native stablecoin, RLUSD, with partners like LMAX to bridge DeFi and TradFi. Despite XRP underperforming compared to assets like Solana in the short term, it demonstrated resilience in the 2025 cycle with limited losses. Whale behavior supports this strategy, with low exchange inflows indicating strong holder conviction and accumulation. Ripple's partnerships, such as GTreasury's acquisition and expansion in South Korea, further reinforce a positive long-term outlook for XRP into 2026.

ambcrypto01/17 03:03

From RLUSD to whales – Here’s how Ripple is building XRP’s long-term case

ambcrypto01/17 03:03

Ethereum Foundation Maps Path To zkEVM Proofs On Mainnet L1

The Ethereum Foundation has outlined a detailed plan to enable Ethereum's mainnet (L1) to validate blocks using zkEVM proofs, reducing the need for validators to re-execute every transaction. The proposal, shared by EF Co-Executive Director Tomasz K. Stańczak, involves engineering work across execution and consensus clients, new proving infrastructure, and security processes. Key milestones include creating a standardized "ExecutionWitness" data structure per block, developing a zkEVM guest program for stateless validation, and updating consensus clients to verify zk proofs during block validation. The plan also emphasizes operational readiness, including proof generation integration, GPU testing, benchmarking, and security measures like reproducible builds and formal threat models. A major dependency is ePBS (enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation), which would extend proof generation time from 1–2 seconds to 6–9 seconds, and is targeted for deployment in mid-2026. If implemented, this would make proof-based validation a practical option on L1, though proving times and operational complexity remain key challenges.

bitcoinist01/16 23:01

Ethereum Foundation Maps Path To zkEVM Proofs On Mainnet L1

bitcoinist01/16 23:01

Chiliz defies pullback: Mapping CHZ’s road to $0.1 and beyond

Chiliz (CHZ) defied a predicted pullback and continued its upward trend, gaining 2.49% in 24 hours and 27.7% over the past week. A recent breakout past the key $0.05 resistance level, supported by explosive On-Balance Volume (OBV), suggests strong bullish momentum. The immediate target for bulls is the supply zone between $0.064 and $0.072. While a minor price dip is possible due to a bearish divergence on the A/D indicator, a major retracement below $0.035 appears unlikely. Traders are advised to stay bullish on higher timeframes, with the bullish bias only invalidated by a drop below $0.027. The recent news of Chiliz joining the MiCA Crypto Alliance further supports its growing regulatory standing.

ambcrypto01/16 21:01

Chiliz defies pullback: Mapping CHZ’s road to $0.1 and beyond

ambcrypto01/16 21:01

CME expands regulated crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

CME Group announced the expansion of its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives with the launch of futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM), scheduled for February 9, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The new contracts will include both standard and micro-sized options, providing institutional and retail traders with tools to gain exposure or hedge risk in these large-cap digital assets. The futures will be cash-settled, allowing trading without direct token ownership. This move reflects growing institutional demand for altcoin products and is expected to enhance long-term liquidity, price discovery, and risk management capabilities for these assets, rather than serve as an immediate price catalyst.

ambcrypto01/16 17:07

CME expands regulated crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

ambcrypto01/16 17:07

Can Solana’s $1B RWA ATH shift institutional crypto adoption?

Solana's Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem has reached a significant milestone by surpassing $1 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), marking an all-time high and a major inflection point for the network. This growth, which accelerated rapidly from mid-2024 through late 2025, reflects strong institutional capital deployment rather than organic retail activity. The surge in RWA adoption has boosted stablecoin usage and settlement activity, reinforcing Solana’s role as a low-cost, high-speed institutional rail. With its ability to process 900–5,000 TPS and offer sub-$0.001 fees, Solana holds a competitive edge over slower and more expensive networks like Ethereum. The expansion of stablecoin payment volumes—growing over 137% year-over-year—further confirms the network's vital role in supporting scalable on-chain economic activity, including crypto card spending and B2B transactions. This growth positions Solana for sustained institutional adoption beyond the current market cycle.

ambcrypto01/16 17:02

Can Solana’s $1B RWA ATH shift institutional crypto adoption?