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In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, two platforms stand out as fierce rivals in the quest for dominance: Internet Computer (ICP) and Polkadot (DOT, now often referred to as POL in ecosystem discussions). As Bitcoin consolidates around the $95K mark, drawing investor eyes to altcoin opportunities, ICP and Polkadot emerge as compelling Layer 1 contenders. ICP promises a revolutionary “smart contracts on the web” paradigm powered by chain-key technology, while Polkadot champions parachain interoperability and shared security. This deep dive contrasts their architectures, governance, tokenomics, scalability, and developer ecosystems to illuminate the trade-offs for investors and builders alike. Understanding…

In brief Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin now trades above $4 with a $991 million market cap, making it the sixth-largest meme coin. The Trump family has generated over $1 billion in profits from crypto ventures, including TRUMP, World Liberty Financial, and the MELANIA token. Rep. Maxine Waters introduced the “Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025” to block the president and family members from owning crypto assets while in office. It was a Friday night bombshell that nobody saw coming. Three days before his second inauguration last January, President Donald Trump’s social media accounts lit up with news of the…

Cyvers found that pig butchering schemes were the most organized and persistent threat, while access control attacks caused the most security incidents. Recent findings from blockchain security experts have revealed that fraudulent activity in the crypto space is maturing into an industrial scale. This means that bad actors, hackers, and fraudsters are increasingly executing sophisticated social engineering operations to drain victims’ wallets. A 2025 Web3 Security and Fraud Report from the blockchain security firm Cyvers revealed a sharp rise in both crypto fraud and on-chain security incidents last year. The industry recorded 108 incidents related to fraud or security threats.…

Imagine you’ve just gotten off a 16-hour flight. You’re red-eyed and irritable, but you need to shift some crypto funds in a hurry. The SIM-card shops are closed, so you use the provided “free airport WiFi” to get connected. Hours later, your crypto has shifted to an unidentified wallet. Unfortunately, you may have been hit with an “Evil Twin” WiFi attack.Evil Twins clone legitimate WiFi networksIt’s an often-overlooked attack vector, security experts told Cointelegraph. The process involves bad actors cloning legitimate WiFi networks, tricking devices into connecting, and allowing the hacker to intercept network traffic or steal sensitive data.The Australian Federal…

Amid the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Greenland, triggered by proposed tariffs from former President Donald Trump, Asian currencies exhibited limited movement on Thursday. The focus has now shifted to China, where the release of fourth-quarter GDP data is eagerly anticipated. Analysts suggest that these numbers could provide insight into the health of the world’s second-largest economy as it navigates global economic challenges. The announcement of potential tariffs by Trump regarding trade with Greenland has introduced new uncertainties into the market. While the specifics of the tariff proposal remain undisclosed, the prospect of trade barriers has already…

Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming.

A significant theft involving cryptocurrency was reported on January 10, with over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin allegedly stolen through a hardware wallet social engineering scam. This incident, shared by blockchain investigator ZachXBT, marks one of the largest individual losses in recent history. The theft reportedly took place around 11 pm UTC. The case underscores the vulnerabilities within hardware wallet security, often perceived as a safer storage method compared to online wallets. Social engineering scams manipulate individuals into revealing confidential information, such as private keys or passwords, which are then used to access crypto holdings. ZachXBT, a prominent figure…

Dubai, UAE, January 16th, 2026, Chainwire NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST), a next-generation Web3 entertainment platform, announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” The group will join NEXST VR LIVE as the platform’s second official collaboration artist. NEXST VR LIVE is the immersive VR concert service within the NEXST ecosystem, supported by the $NXT token. Through this collaboration with KISS OF LIFE, NEXST continues its mission to bring large-scale global fandoms on-chain by embedding digital ownership, decentralized access, and immersive technology into entertainment experiences. Building a Gateway From…

Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026, Chainwire MINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital ticketing platform, alongside its expansion across 54 countries. Designed to make event access verifiable and reliable, the platform improves the fan experience while giving organisers greater confidence and control over ticketing. Live event ticketing continues to face major challenges worldwide, from ticket fraud and duplicated access to high fees and poor fan experiences. As demand for live events grows globally, organisers are under increasing pressure to adopt systems that are secure, scalable, and accessible across multiple markets.  Built as a progressive web app and…

Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offering, allowing clients to fund their accounts using stablecoins.Interactive Brokers said on Thursday that it inked a collaboration with stablecoin infrastructure provider zerohash to allow clients to fund their accounts with USDC (USDC) on the Ethereum, Solana, or Base blockchains. It added that deposited stablecoins are automatically converted into US dollars and credited to the client’s brokerage account, and plans to add support for Ripple USD (RLUSD) and PayPal USD (PYUSD) next week.The firm first allowed retail investors to fund individual brokerage accounts with USDC in December and the company had reportedly…