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Vaduz, Liechtenstein, February 3rd, 2026, Chainwire

A globally respected investor and founder of Real Vision brings decades of financial market insight to xMoney’s leadership team

xMoney, a leading provider of compliant payment infrastructure bridging traditional finance and digital assets, today announced that Raoul Pal has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.

Raoul Pal is one of the most widely respected macro thinkers of his generation. An investor, entrepreneur, and financial commentator, he has spent decades analyzing how money moves, how markets evolve, and how technological shifts reshape global financial systems. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as global payments transition toward regulated digital rails, stablecoins, and on-chain settlement.

With Raoul’s strategic guidance, xMoney aims to further strengthen its position at the intersection of payments, regulation, and digital assets – building infrastructure that enables seamless value transfer across traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins.

A Career Spanning Global Finance and Digital Assets

Raoul began his career in traditional finance, holding senior roles at Goldman Sachs, where he led hedge fund sales for equities and derivatives in Europe, and later at GLG Partners, where he co-managed a global macro fund alongside some of the world’s most respected hedge fund managers.

In 2005, he founded Global Macro Investor (GMI), which has since become a trusted research platform for hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, registered investment advisors, and high-net-worth investors worldwide. GMI is widely recognized for its independent macro research and strong long-term performance track record.

Raoul co-founded Real Vision in 2014, transforming financial media by making institutional-grade market intelligence accessible to a global audience. What began as a video-first platform evolved into a global financial knowledge network with millions of users across nearly every country.

The new xMoney advisor is also the co-founder of Exponential Age Asset Management (EXPAAM), an investment firm built specifically for the digital asset economy. Its flagship fund, the Exponential Age Digital Asset Fund, provides curated exposure to top crypto hedge funds by combining macroeconomic frameworks with deep digital asset research.

Supporting the Future of Payments

Raoul’s long-standing belief is that the world is experiencing a structural shift in money, technology, and market infrastructure – not a temporary trend. Payments, in particular, are undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades.

​​Unlike many payment platforms that expand globally first and retrofit compliance later, xMoney has taken a regional-first approach, building its infrastructure within Europe, one of the most highly regulated financial environments in the world. This strategy enables xMoney to meet stringent regulatory standards from day one, while creating a scalable foundation for global expansion aligned with frameworks such as MiCA.

“Crypto only fulfills its promise when it disappears into the background,” said Raoul Pal. “The real winners will be the platforms that make global payments simple, compliant, and invisible. That’s what excites me the most about xMoney.”

As Strategic Advisor, Raoul will work closely with xMoney’s leadership team, focusing on long-term strategy, market structure, and anticipating how global money movement will evolve as regulated stablecoins, compliant on-chain settlement, and hybrid payment models become foundational financial infrastructure.

“We’re building payment rails for the future, starting in the most regulated markets first,” said Gregorious Siourounis, Co-Founder & CEO of xMoney. “That discipline gives us a structural advantage as digital assets move into mainstream finance. Raoul’s depth of experience, macro insight, and clarity of thought reinforce our belief that long-term winners in payments will be compliant, scalable, and globally interoperable.”

The appointment underscores xMoney’s commitment to building a compliant, scalable payment infrastructure that bridges traditional finance and Web3, enabling businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly across borders, currencies, and technologies.

About xMoney

xMoney is a pioneering payments company with strategic European licenses, focused on building a seamless, secure, and future-ready payments ecosystem. By combining cutting-edge technology, strong regulatory compliance, and a broad product suite spanning traditional and digital assets, xMoney bridges traditional finance and next-generation payment rails.

Website: www.xmoney.com 

Contact

Marketing Lead
Rus Alex
xMoney
alex.rus@xmoney.com

Zug, Switzerland, January 29th, 2026, Chainwire

Status, one of Ethereum’s longest-running open-source projects, has re-entered the spotlight with USS Status, a satirical sci-fi cartoon that turns crypto’s chaotic past into comedy, along with the launch of a unified privacy super-app and gasless L2 network.

An Old Giant Awakens

Status, the open-source privacy super-app, has launched an overhauled unified app, a gasless L2 network, and a new identity personified in an irreverent and satirical web cartoon.

One of the oldest established projects in the Ethereum ecosystem, Status has weathered the industry’s volatility while continuing to quietly build an open-source platform that combines a secure crypto wallet, privacy messenger, and web browser within a single application.

Founded in 2017, Status has lived through ICO mania, regulatory whiplash, centralised exchange collapses, memecoin cycles, and repeated attempts to rebuild the internet with better primitives.

Now they’re back with a mission to make privacy accessible to everyone.

Crypto’s First Cartoon Series?

To celebrate the renewal of its app and the upcoming rollout of Status Network, the project is launching USS Status – an animated web series that follows a crew of meme misfits navigating a chaotic galaxy plagued by surveillance, centralisation, and bad governance. 

The satirical sci-fi series pokes fun at the colourful history of the crypto space, featuring allusions to characters, tokens, and projects that will be immediately familiar to crypto-native viewers.

Episode 1 sees the return of an infamous crypto figure, although USS Status insists that any likelihood is strictly coincidental.

The show is available on X, YouTube, and TikTok, with the Status team hinting that more episodes are on their way soon: https://youtu.be/478Bjdcswo0

“Over the past decade, crypto has traded its sense of fun and freedom for market hype and profit-first narratives,” said Volodymy Hulchenko, Status App Lead.

“USS Status is our way of laughing at the chaos while reminding people that it’s still possible to build tools that defend privacy, free speech, and digital freedom – without losing the cypherpunk spirit that started it all.”

Those interested in following the USS Status journey can join the project’s X Community:

https://x.com/i/communities/1998042195463479359

The Platform Behind the Punchline

The USS Status fictional spaceship runs on the Ethereum blockchain (for now), and uses the same tech built into the Status privacy super-app that’s available today.

Status allows users to chat, transact, and browse privately – all in one place, and they’ve just launched a new unified app for mobile and desktop.

They’re not the only team building a super-app, but their focus is to provide unrivaled privacy using Logos’ peer-to-peer messaging technology (prev. Whisper) and decentralised smart contracts.

The app features anonymous profiles, a built-in multi-chain crypto wallet with swaps, end-to-end encrypted messaging, censorship-resistant Community spaces, and a privacy-preserving web browser.

The app is available at: status.app

As innovators in the privacy space since 2017, Status is also taking things one step further with the launch of Status Network, the world’s first natively gasless L2 blockchain.

Built on the zkEVM Linea stack, Status Network removes the need for gas with a reputation-based Karma system funded by native yield, unlocking gasless private accounts.

Will the combination of gasless zkEVM infrastructure and a privacy super-app create a new standard for privacy? We’ll have to wait and see until their mainnet launch in Q1.

In the meantime, pre-deposit vaults for staking on Status Network are now open: https://hub.status.network/

About Status Network

Status Network is the first Ethereum L2 with gas-free transactions at scale. Funded by native yield and app fees, it redistributes 100% of net revenues to its community, powering sustainable liquidity incentives, a public funding pool, and SNT buy-backs. Built on the Linea zkEVM stack, it enables frictionless onboarding for games, social apps, and DeFi while remaining fully aligned with Ethereum security and values.

Users can follow Status for updates: https://x.com/StatusL2

Contact

Public Relations
Laura Guzik
Status Network
laura@status.im

New York, United States, January 28th, 2026, Chainwire

QXMP Labs announced that it has registered approximately USD $1.1 trillion of certified real-world, in-ground assets on its proprietary Layer-1 blockchain, QELT. The announcement follows the activation of QXMP’s proprietary oracle infrastructure, which is designed to ingest and verify qualified geological and scientific documentation and record the data on-chain as cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves. The development marks a step toward enabling large-scale, compliant real-world asset tokenisation and settlement using blockchain-based infrastructure.

Addressing the missing Liquidity in Tokenised RWAs

Tokenising real-world assets (RWAs) requires more than price stability. It requires deep, predictable, and continuously replenished liquidity that can scale as issuance grows. Most stablecoin models rely on static reserves, external trading demand, and fragmented liquidity pools. As tokenisation volumes increase, these dynamics can limit liquidity depth and consistency. QXMP Labs approaches the problem differently by designing liquidity into the system itself.

30% of Tokenisation Flows, Routed by Design

At the core of the QXMP Labs ecosystem is a structural mechanism rarely seen in tokenisation:

30% of all tokenisation proceeds across a seven-year pipeline of 44 planned events $1.1 Trillion pipline are contractually routed into the QXMP Labs ecosystem, settling through QELT Blockchain, its purpose-built Layer-1 for real-world assets.

Instead of liquidity arriving later —liquidity is embedded from the start. Each tokenisation event reinforces the same settlement and reserve layer, transforming isolated issuances into a recurring liquidity engine. This directly targets the systemic liquidity gap that has limited RWA adoption globally.

$1.1 Trillion in RWAs Registered On-Chain

QXMP Labs has already registered $1.1 trillion in real-world assets on-chain, spanning commodities, strategic resources, and in-ground reserves across multiple jurisdictions.

These assets are:

• not wrapped
• not mirrored
• not synthetically referenced

They are cryptographically verified on-chain using regulated reporting standards such as NI 43-101 and JORC, via QXMP’s proprietary Proof-of-Reserves Oracle — the only system capable of parsing regulated geotechnical disclosures to bring in-ground assets on-chain. This is based on documented on-chain registration and verification processes.

QELT Blockchain as the Liquidity Gravity Layer

QELT Blockchain functions as the coordination layer where:

• tokenisation flows converge
• reserve logic is enforced
• settlement liquidity accumulates
• ecosystem demand compounds

As more tokenisation events settle through the system, liquidity density increases rather than fragments, addressing the structural weakness that has held back RWA markets to date.

Under a base-case scenario applying a conservative infrastructure multiple, provided by Messari Research’s published Layer-1 blockchain valuation methodologies, the cumulative effect of these flows implies a current indicative base valuation of approximately USD $43.6 billion for the QELT ecosystem — derived from throughput, settlement economics, and recurring liquidity inflows rather than speculative assumptions.

Execution and Deployment

The liquidity architecture underpinning QXMP Labs is being executed by a team with a proven track record of delivering high-visibility liquidity activations in live market conditions. That same execution discipline — liquidity sequencing, demand-side engineering, and market coordination — is now being applied to institutional-grade real-world asset infrastructure. This is a live deployment, executed at scale with tier one partnerhsips soon to be announced.

Liquidity Activation Now Entering Its Public Access Phase

As the QXMP Labs ecosystem transitions from infrastructure readiness to active deployment, the platform has now entered a controlled liquidity activation phase aligned with its real-world asset settlement framework.

This phase marks the first opportunity for ecosystem participants to engage with the liquidity layer underpinning QELT Blockchain, ahead of broader market visibility and downstream tokenisation flows entering the system.

Further details on ecosystem access and activation mechanics are being made available via QXMP Labs’ official portal:

Registration is open

Historically, these early access windows — where infrastructure is live, assets are verified, and liquidity rails are being switched on — have often marked the early stages of new financial systems.

QXMP Labs is now entering a controlled activation phase:

• infrastructure is live
• assets are verified
• liquidity rails are being switched on
• broader market awareness is only beginning

This phase is associated with early-stage deployment, initial participant onboarding, and broader market awareness developing over time. Additional information is available at https://presale.qelt.ai/.

The Line the Market Is Approaching

The tokenisation industry is approaching a fork. One path continues to digitise assets and hope liquidity appears later. The other builds reserve-grade liquidity rails first, then allows scale to compound naturally. QXMP Labs has chosen the second path — and has committed $1.1 trillion on-chain to support this approach.

For those seeking to understand how this system is being activated, further information is available via the QXMP Labs ecosystem access portal.

Reference Points

• Infrastructure overview
• QELT blockchain explorer
• Early Ecosystem Access
• Liquidity Presale Updates

Disclaimer: Messari Research has not authored or endorsed this valuation.

About QXMP Labs

QXMP Labs is a blockchain and financial infrastructure company focused on verifying and registering real-world, in-ground assets on-chain. Its proprietary oracle ingests qualified scientific and geological reports and records them as cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves to support compliant real-world asset tokenisation. The company operates QELT, a live, purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain for asset registry, settlement, and reserve integrity, and is advancing a seven-year programme of 44 planned tokenisation events.

Contacts

CEO & Founder
Phil Ryan
QUANTUM ENHANCED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY QELT LLC
phil@qxmp.ai
Head of Global Assets Acquisitions
Joe Tomaszewski
QELT ENHANCED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY QELT LLC
joe@qxmp.ai

San Francisco, USA, January 27th, 2026, Chainwire

What Brave helped mainstream for private browsing, Anuma brings to AI with private, user-owned memory and AI Portal-based interoperability powered by ZetaChain 2.0.

ZetaChain today announced the beta launch and public waitlist for Anuma, a privacy-first AI interface built on ZetaChain 2.0. ZetaChain also introduced ZetaChain 2.0, a new AI interoperability layer designed to help developers build applications and agents that work across AI models, preserve private user context, and monetize globally without backend infrastructure.

ZetaChain Core Contributor Ankur Nandwani previously co-created Basic Attention Token (BAT), which powers the Brave browser ecosystem with over 100M monthly active users. Brave helped mainstream privacy-first browsing by blocking trackers and ads by default. Anuma applies that same “privacy and user control by default” approach to the next major consumer interface of AI where context and memory increasingly define user experience.

AI adoption is accelerating at internet scale: McKinsey notes that ChatGPT reached 100 million users in two months, and OpenAI has reported 800 million weekly active users by late 2025. Yet the ecosystem remains fragmented, with only 9% of consumers paying for more than one AI subscription across major assistants. This combination creates lock-in at the model layer and forces developers to repeatedly rebuild the same integration, routing, state, and billing infrastructure, while privacy and data are routinely shared across applications, agents, and model providers.

ZetaChain was built to address fragmentation in Web3 by enabling universal apps — applications that can natively access assets like BTC and execute across multiple blockchains through a single platform. In 2025, the ZetaChain network scaled to more than 11.5 million users and processed more than 225 million transactions. With ZetaChain 2.0, ZetaChain is extending this unification thesis to AI so applications can operate across both chains and models, with permissions and private context built in.

ZetaChain 2.0 is composed of two core components:

• AI Portal: A unified routing and execution layer that allows applications to access multiple AI model providers without lock-in, with built-in support for availability, fallback, and cost-performance optimization.
• Private Memory Layer: A protocol-level memory system designed to keep user context encrypted and permissioned, enabling persistent experiences across sessions while maintaining user control over what applications and agents can access.

Developer SDK and Platform

ZetaChain 2.0 is designed to scale as a developer platform. Alongside the protocol components, ZetaChain is releasing a developer SDK that packages private persistent memory, cross-model interoperability, and monetization primitives into a single toolkit. The goal is to make it straightforward to build privacy-first apps and agents that can maintain continuity across sessions, connect to multiple model providers, and support global monetization rails from onchain settlement to traditional payment processors without requiring teams to build bespoke infrastructure.

Anuma: First Consumer Showcase

Anuma is the first consumer AI interface built on ZetaChain 2.0. The product provides access to multiple leading AI models through a single experience, supports switching between models without losing context, and is designed so memory remains private and user-controlled. Users can request early access through the public waitlist.

“Brave and BAT proved that privacy-first defaults can win at consumer scale,” said Ankur Nandwani, Core Contributor at ZetaChain. “We’ve already unified the blockchain experience at scale, powering more than 225 million transactions. ZetaChain 2.0 extends that same approach to AI, enabling the next generation of apps and agents that run across models and chains with private, permissioned memory and global monetization by default.”

In 2023, ZetaChain announced a $27 million funding round with participation from Blockchain.com, Human Capital, VY Capital, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, CMT Digital, Foundation Capital, Lingfeng Capital, GSR, and others.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain is the universal layer for AI and Web3, letting developers build apps that run across chains and models, keep memory private, and monetize without infrastructure. With native connectivity across major blockchains and an AI interoperability stack powered by a Private Memory Layer, ZetaChain is building the foundation for the next generation of apps, agents, and experiences.

Users can follow ZetaChain on X (Twitter) and join the conversation on Discord and Telegram.

Contact

CMO
Jonathan Covey
ZetaChain
jonathan@zetachain.com

Miami, Florida, USA, January 23rd, 2026, Chainwire

TokenFi, a next-generation platform focused on tokenization for real-world assets and digital economies, has launched a major branding and awareness campaign across Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The four-week campaign will begin Jan. 26 and is strategically designed to capture the attention of a global, high-net-worth audience traveling to Italy for the Games. 

As part of the initiative, TokenFi has secured a full digital arrivals takeover at Venice Marco Polo Airport, one of the primary international gateways for Olympic visitors, along with two fully wrapped trams operating across central Milan.

Targeting a premium global audience

The Winter Olympics draw a diverse international audience, including professionals, athletes, and spectators, some of whom are showing growing interest in blockchain and digital asset technologies.

With foot traffic across Italy’s airports and public transportation systems expected to surge during the Olympic period, TokenFi aims to position its brand in front of millions of international travelers aligned with the future of tokenized assets.

At Venice Marco Polo Airport, immersive digital displays will introduce arriving travelers to TokenFi from the moment they land, placing the brand front and center during one of the busiest travel periods Italy has ever experienced. In Milan, the fully wrapped TokenFi trams will operate on major routes throughout the city, serving as mobile billboards in Italy’s financial and cultural capital.

A shift toward real-world visibility for crypto brands

For the global crypto community, the campaign signals a broader shift in how blockchain companies approach brand building. Rather than relying solely on digital-native channels, TokenFi is placing its presence in iconic, high-traffic physical environments.

This approach has been pioneered by TokenFi and Floki, which have focused heavily on mainstream brand recognition as the digital asset industry matures.

“The 2026 Winter Olympics present a rare opportunity to place TokenFi in front of a truly global, highly influential audience,” Pedro Vidal, a TokenFi spokesperson said. “This campaign isn’t just about visibility, it’s about validating the role of tokenization on the world stage and energizing the crypto community as we enter a pivotal era for Web3 adoption.”

Positioning tokenization on the global stage

TokenFi’s presence across Venice and Milan underscores its ambition to play a leading role in the global tokenization movement. As interest in real-world asset tokenization accelerates among both institutional and retail investors, the company is using the Olympic spotlight to reinforce its brand at the intersection of finance, technology, and global culture.

The campaign will run throughout the Olympic season, maximizing exposure during peak international travel and setting the stage for TokenFi’s next phase of global growth.

About TokenFi

TokenFi is an innovative platform for crypto and asset tokenization, enabling users to launch or tokenize assets effortlessly. TokenFi is committed to revolutionizing the trillion-dollar tokenization industry by offering a user-friendly interface that requires no coding expertise.

Website: https://tokenfi.com 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenfi 

Contact

Community Relations Officer
Pedro Vidal
TokenFi
Marketing@floki.com

VILNIUS, Lithuania, January 22nd, 2026, Chainwire

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, reported record 2025 performance with $3.7 trillion in total trading volume and a global user base that reached 11 million, a 60% increase year-over-year. As the exchange approaches its 15th anniversary in 2026, it is shifting focus toward AI-enabled trading tools and expanded real-world asset offerings.

2025 Performance Highlights

For the full year, BTCC recorded $3.27 trillion in futures volume and $431 billion in spot trading volume. The exchange’s tokenized real-world asset (RWA) trading recorded significant growth, with quarterly volumes increasing from $1.2 billion in Q1 to $22.7 billion in Q4. Over the course of the year, total tokenized futures volume amounted to $53.1 billion.

Throughout 2025, BTCC maintained its commitment to transparency through monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) reporting, with reserves consistently above 100%. The exchange also introduced product enhancements, including a site-wide UI refresh, an updated VIP program, and integration with TradingView for futures trading.

Global Expansion and Industry Recognition

In 2025, BTCC expanded its global presence through a variety of community events. The exchange participated in TOKEN2049 in Dubai and Singapore, hosted a Summer Festival in Tokyo, organized an MVP Night during Taipei Blockchain Week, and sponsored the Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf events, which raised over $100,000 during the year.

Beyond events, BTCC strengthened its brand visibility through high-profile partnerships. The exchange partnered with NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as its first global brand ambassador. The collaboration bridges sports and cryptocurrency communities by showcasing Jackson’s identity as an elite athlete, music producer, and crypto trader. 

The exchange’s efforts were recognized with multiple industry honors, including the Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) award from BeInCrypto.

2026 Strategic Priorities

Building on 15 years of operational track record, BTCC has outlined three focus areas for the year ahead:

• AI-Powered Trading Features: Integration of AI across risk management and trade execution optimization tools designed for both professional traders and mainstream users.
• Real-World Asset Expansion: Following the 18-fold growth in tokenized asset trading volume in 2025, BTCC will significantly expand its RWA product suite with additional asset classes and new trading pairs.
• Next-Generation Trading Platform: Launch of a comprehensive trading system spanning derivatives, spot markets, and multi-asset matching engines, alongside a new wealth management feature offering diversified strategies for different risk profiles.

“15 years in this industry has taught us that the real risk isn’t change but standing still,” said Marcus Chen, Product Manager at BTCC. “Our focus for 2026 is translating operational experience into speed: building what traders need for where markets are heading, not where they’ve been.”

About BTCC

Founded in 2011, BTCC is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 11 million users across 100+ countries. Partnered with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and 2x NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as global brand ambassador, BTCC delivers secure, accessible crypto trading services with an unmatched user experience.

Official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-US

X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange

Contact

Aaryn Ling
press@btcc.com

Singapore, Singapore, January 20th, 2026, Chainwire

Pendle, The world’s largest crypto yield trading platform, has announced an upgrade to its native token, introducing sPENDLE. The update is intended to unlock deeper liquidity, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen Pendle’s position within the onchain yield and rates segment. Supported by recent performance metrics from Pendle and Boros, the upgrade underscores the platform’s long term goals in decentralized finance (DeFi) and broadens related markets.

Record 2025 Performance and Protocol Dominance

In 2025, Pendle achieved major milestones across key network and financial metrics, illustrating both robust usage and sustained market capture in yield trading:

• Average Total Value Locked (TVL): ~$5.7B up 76% YoY, with a peak TVL of ~$13.4B. This reflects strong liquidity engagement across yield markets, placing Pendle immediately within the likes of other major DeFi protocols such as Uniswap, Aave and Hyperliquid.
• Total fees accrued: ~$44.6M up +134% YoY, with holders’ revenue reaching ~$34.9M.
• Monthly notional trading volume: ~$54B (90-day trailing average) with frequent daily nine-figure volume, a testament to Pendle’s fixed yield demand.

The data reflects Pendle’s position as a notable venue for tokenized yield and funding rates trading, with reported realized fees and liquidity depth exceeding those of several comparable platforms within the fixed income space.

Pendle’s New Token Enhancements

The upgraded Pendle token introduces a comprehensive solution to for simplicity and fair distribution across its ecosystem:

• Protocol revenue will be used for PENDLE token buybacks, and distributed to active sPENDLE holders
• Improved liquidity model by enabling sPENDLE a simple 14-day withdrawal period (or instant redemption for a 5% fee). 
• sPENDLE also transforms as composable, and fungible token that can be integrated with any dApp, eliminating the trade-off between participation and liquidity regardless of time horizon
• The previous manual voting system will be upgraded to an algorithmic emission model, targeting to cut PENDLE emissions by 20-30% while delivering significantly better allocation efficiency
• vePENDLE locks will be paused on January 29th, and any existing vePENDLE holders by then will receive a special multiplier to their virtual sPENDLE balance based on their remaining lock duration (up to 4x). Rewards will be distributed based on this virtual sPENDLE balance, allowing PENDLE holders to gain outsized rewards during this transition period with vePENDLE

“This upgrade is a structural improvement as we scale both Pendle and Boros” said TN Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Pendle. “Our goal has always been to bring the efficiency and scale of traditional fixed income markets into DeFi. With this upgrade, Pendle becomes a more robust, sustainable, and institution ready yield infrastructure.”

Boros: New Frontier in Onchain Rates Trading

Additional catalyst for Pendle’s upgraded token architecture is Boros, a first-of-its-kind onchain venue that tokenizes perpetual funding rates, transforming an untradable yield stream into a tradable instrument. Boros metrics highlight rapid organic adoption and material growth potential:

• Key Metrics: 4-months after its launch Boros achieved ~$6.9B in open interest ~$91M and $6.8M in deposits by year-end 2025.
• Boros has generated ~$301K in fees while operating in a nascent market establishing early product-market fit for rate derivatives on-chain.
• Perpetual markets with ~$63B in open interest represent a significant growth potential where Boros currently holds early share, expecting to unlock up to 10x OI penetration with corresponding ~15% incremental protocol fee growth.
• Boros has also listed NVDAUSDC-Hyperliquid, allowing users to speculate and trade the funding rate of HIP-3 NVIDIA perp market, heralding the listing of more exotic assets as well as other equity perps like S&P500, NASDAQ, AMZN, TSLA and more.

By addressing one of the largest untapped yield sources in DeFi which is funding rates exposure, Boros further strengthens Pendle’s growth vector, helping diversify revenue beyond TVL and traditional yield fees.

Strategic Vision: From DeFi Yield to Global Fixed Income Infrastructure

Pendle’s token upgrade is intended to support the protocol’s infrastructure for scaling the yield layer of decentralized finance (DeFi) in relation to both centralized and traditional financial markets. Fixed income remains one of the largest segments in global finance, and Pendle has developed a range of tools—from principal and yield tokens to funding rate derivatives—aimed at facilitating access to this area. The protocol continues to broaden its integrations, including leverage strategies, AI applications, collateralized PT usage, and cross-chain liquidity mechanisms.

About Pendle

Pendle is the world’s largest crypto yield trading platform empowering the tokenization and trading of yield-bearing assets. Pendle unlocks sophisticated yield strategies for retail and institutional participants alike redefining the future of onchain fixed income.

Contact

Growth
growth@secrettune.io

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 Web2 Fandoms to Web3

NEXST is an AI-, VR-, and blockchain-powered entertainment platform designed to bridge mainstream Web2 audiences into Web3 in a natural and accessible way. Rather than requiring prior crypto knowledge, NEXST leverages globally recognized artists and immersive VR content as an intuitive entry point into the decentralized ecosystem.

In July 2025, NEXST VR LIVE announced Korean girl group UNIS as its first collaboration artist, with VR content currently in production. The partnership with KISS OF LIFE is the perfect spark that kicks off the next stage of evolution at NEXST. 

By centering highly interactive entertainment experiences, NEXST introduces Web3-native value propositions such as digital asset ownership and cryptocurrency-based purchases of VR content—while maintaining a seamless user experience for fans new to Web3.

At its core, NEXST delivers deeply interactive experiences with built-in Web3 value: digital asset ownership, crypto-powered VR content purchases all in a smooth, beginner-friendly package.

KISS OF LIFE: A Global Artist Leading the Next Wave of Immersive VR Lives

KISS OF LIFE is an award-winning K-POP group with approximately 9 million followers across global social platforms, known for its distinctive artistry, high-energy performances, and strong influence on global youth culture. Following their successful Japanese debut in November with a new album, they wrapped up a sold-out Japan tour in December. With each milestone, KISS OF LIFE continues to expand their international influence and solidify their place on the global stage.

Through this partnership, KISS OF LIFE’s expressive performance style and dynamic stage presence will be fully integrated into the immersive environments of NEXST VR LIVE. Moving beyond traditional “watch-only” concert formats, fans will be able to step inside the music world itself—sharing a virtual space with the artists and engaging in a next-generation VR live experience that redefines how live music is consumed in digital environments.

Shaping the Future of Entertainment With NEXST

NEXST blends AI, VR, and Web3 to rebuild entertainment at its core: making music, live shows, and fan communities more immersive and rewarding than ever.

NEXST is expanding collaborations with more global and K-pop artists as well as premium IP to create a new paradigm where fans can discover artists, connect directly with them, and co-create shared experiences. Meanwhile, the company aims to build a sustainably scalable entertainment ecosystem that evolves alongside its global community.

For information on the NEXST token ($NXT), upcoming TGE, and the latest updates, users can visit NEXST’s official channels.

Website: https://www.nexst.io

X (Twitter): https://x.com/NEXST_AI

Discord: https://discord.gg/nexst

Medium: https://medium.com/@sns.nexst

About NEXST

NEXST is an AI-driven entertainment infrastructure that transforms the full spectrum of fan experiences into on-chain, verifiable value. By blending proven Web2 models with VR, AI, gaming, and RWA ticketing, NEXST is building a new paradigm of fan continuity—a unified digital economy for global engagement.

About KISS OF LIFE



KISS OF LIFE is a multinational girl group made up of Julie (JULIE), Natty (NATTY), Belle (BELLE), and Haneul (HANEUL).The group’s name embodies their mission: to breathe new life into the world through fresh music and ignite excitement for living.

Since debuting in 2023, KISS OF LIFE has captivated K-POP fans around the world powerful choreography that far exceeds rookie expectations, alongside original and highly creative content. Beginning in Korea in October 2024, the group embarked on their world tour, “KISS OF LIFE 1ST WORLD TOUR [KISS ROAD],” traveling across North America, Europe, and Asia. Following their successful Japanese debut in November with a new album, they wrapped up a sold-out Japan tour in December. With each milestone, KISS OF LIFE continues to expand their international influence and solidify their place on the global stage.

「KISS OF LIFE」Official Channels

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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 powered by enterprise grade infrastructure on the Hedera network, MINGO Tickets works seamlessly across devices without app downloads. It addresses core ticketing issues such as fraud and duplication, supporting high volume events with predictable costs, fast performance, and built in integrity. As part of this expansion, MINGO is rolling out MINGO Tickets across Africa through a partnership with African Boxing and the Yucateco Boxing League, supporting live events across 54 nations and one of the world’s fastest growing sports markets. 

Africa represents a mobile first environment where accessibility and reliability are critical. MINGO Tickets is designed to operate across diverse markets while helping reduce ticket fraud by issuing verifiable digital tickets that make authenticity provable rather than assumed. 

MINGO was one of the earliest builders on Hedera, selecting the network to support real world utility at scale. Hedera’s speed, security, sustainability, and predictable fees enable MINGO Tickets to operate effectively from grassroots events to major international promotions. 

A Practical Approach to Event Access

• Verifiable digital tickets that help prevent fraud and duplication
• Lower, predictable ticketing fees for organisers
• Simple mobile first access through a progressive web app
• Tools that allow organisers to engage fans beyond the event

Joe Arthur, CEO of Mingo, said:

“As live events scale globally, the systems behind them need to scale too. MINGO Tickets is about improving access, reducing fraud, and giving organisers a platform they can rely on, while keeping the experience simple for fans. Expanding across 54 countries is a major step in proving that this model works.” 

Hon. Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions and Vice President of African Boxing, hailed the partnership as a turning point for African sports: 

“Our vision has always been to elevate African boxing to the global stage, but we lacked the digital highway to connect our 54 nations. MINGO is not just a ticketing app; it is the operating system for the future of our sport. By integrating ticketing, fighter payments, and fan engagement into one sovereign platform, we are finally unlocking the true economic power of the African continent.”

Kevin Noone, Secretary General of The WBC Asian Boxing Council and Secretary General of WBC MuayThai, added: 

“This partnership is a step in the right direction. Making events more accessible for fans, while protecting the integrity of the sport, is hugely important. MINGO Tickets achieves both by delivering a simple, secure, and fair ticketing experience—exactly what the boxing and MuayThai industries need as they continue to grow around the world.” 

Built for Scale and Global Use

The rollout across 54 countries marks the first phase of MINGO’s wider international expansion. Future developments will continue to focus on improving access, reducing friction, and supporting organisers and fans with infrastructure designed for real world events at global scale.

About MINGO

MINGO is a digital infrastructure company building tools for live events, including ticketing and fan engagement. Built on the Hedera network, MINGO is designed to address long-standing issues in the ticketing industry such as fraud and scalping, while improving access and reducing friction for organisers and fans across global markets

Contact and Information

MINGO is actively onboarding events of all sizes worldwide. Anyone who introduces an event organiser, promoter, or venue to the platform may be eligible to participate as part of MINGO’s global expansion.

To get involved, users can get in touch at events@mingo.com

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