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COTI Integrates Programmable Privacy Into Zoniqx’s RWA Tokenization Platform

COTI has partnered with real-world asset tokenization platform Zoniqx to integrate its programmable privacy technology into its infrastructure. The joint initiative

2026/01/13

TRON DAO Introduces Minimal Proxy and Deterministic Deployment for Scalable Smart Contracts

Demo uses minimal proxy clones to cut energy use when deploying repeated TRON smart contracts at scale. CREATE2-style deployment enables precomputed TRON contract

2026/01/13

Cardano’s Hoskinson Criticizes Trump Administration for Politicizing Crypto

Cardano founder said the Trump memecoin launch eroded bipartisan trust, stalling crypto legislation. Unstructured Trump crypto policy fostered predatory politics

2026/01/13

Top 10 Cryptos by Developer Activity: MetaMask, Filecoin, and StarkNet Lead the Pack

MetaMask, Filecoin, and StarkNet outshine other top blockchains in developer activity. mUSD, FIL, and STRK prices rally with rising development activity and protocol

2026/01/13

DASH Jumps 21% After DFSA Enforces Privacy Token Ban

DASH surged over 21% despite the DFSA banning privacy tokens in the DIFC. DFSA cites AML and sanctions risks behind its comprehensive privacy token restrictions

2026/01/13

How Chainlink Is Unlocking Institutional Adoption With Privacy Solutions

The Chainlink Confidential Compute feature will allow institutions to run sensitive logic, transactions, and data on-chain. It also supports private transactions

2026/01/13

UAE Digital Bank Zand Integrates XDC Network to Expand Blockchain Payments and Custody

Zand completed XDC Network integration for blockchain payments and institutional custody, pending UAE regulatory approvals. Partnership includes ComTech Gold for

2026/01/13

Academic Research Shows How IOTA Can Support Transparent, Verifiable Parliaments

A university thesis proposes a blockchain-based lawmaking system built on IOTA Identity and Move. IOTA’s real-world adoption expands into legal, governance, and

2026/01/13

Ex–New York City Mayor Eric Adams Unveils ‘NYC Token’ Memecoin

Eric Adams launched the NYC Token to fund education and social projects. Onchain records revealed the withdrawal of significant liquidity, which raised concerns

2026/01/13

Cardano Enters Make-or-Break Phase as Founder Pushes DeFi Expansion

Cardano’s DeFi struggles are tied to late smart contract adoption and lack of key integrations. Hoskinson sees 2026 as make-or-break, with Bitcoin, XRP DeFi and

2026/01/12