JERUSALEM, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AppYea, Inc. (OTCQB: APYP) ("AppYea" or the "Company"), a provider of blockchain-based trust infrastructure for regulated markets, today announced the appointment of Ben Harris as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows the Company's January 8, 2026 announcement confirming the closing of its previously disclosed strategic technology acquisition. Mr. Harris joins AppYea from Techlott, where he served as the primary technic ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGM Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AGMH), is one of the few publicly-listed companies at US market with both Crypto ASIC chip design (“ASIC”) and High-performance computing server production, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amber Premium (NASDAQ: AMBR), a globally leading digital wealth management platform, to jointly explore strategic collaboration opportunities in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Dr. Bo Zhu, CEO of AGM Group, stated that this c ...

sui token, sui price. Photo by BeInCrypto The first month of the new year is bound to be the breeding ground of major network and protocol upgrades. Altcoins are also likely to capitalize on this momentum, with some even presenting examples of the same over the last few days. BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that the investors must watch in the second week of January. Mantle (MNT) Mantle is approaching its first major network upgrade of the year, with the mainnet update designed to support a ...

Core Insights - The Chang'an Chain has made significant advancements in blockchain technology over the past five years, focusing on high-performance computing chips, underlying architecture, and privacy computing, which support major national projects such as cross-border trade and global payments [1][2][3] - Since 2022, the Chang'an Chain has maintained the highest market share in China, contributing to the convergence of domestic blockchain technologies and enhancing the quality of development across various industries [1][3] Group 1 - The Chang'an Chain's research team has developed the world's first 96-core blockchain-specific chip, increasing transaction performance by 50 times and overcoming computing bottlenecks for large-scale blockchain applications [2] - A new type of blockchain architecture has been created that is dynamically adaptive and configurable, allowing for precise construction of blockchain systems tailored to complex scenarios [2] - The entire codebase of the Chang'an Chain, comprising over 3.1 million lines, is available for free download, with plans for deeper open-sourcing of core chip technology by 2025 [2] Group 2 - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's blockchain technology innovation capabilities have strengthened, with core technologies maturing and leading innovations emerging, including the Chang'an Chain [3] - The usage rate of domestic blockchain products has increased from less than 40% to over 90% in the past five years, with the Chang'an Chain leading due to its technical advantages and performance [3] - The development of the Chang'an Chain is a complex system engineering project closely aligned with national needs, resulting in capabilities that support significant national projects like cross-border trade [3]

Core Insights - Good Tokens, a nonprofit initiative by KaJ Labs, is focused on developing transparent digital infrastructure for social and humanitarian purposes using blockchain and artificial intelligence [1][5]. Group 1: Initiative Overview - Good Tokens aims to leverage blockchain technology and AI to create accountable, efficient, and traceable systems that address global challenges in humanitarian aid, education, sustainability, and digital equity [1][5]. - The initiative emphasizes building decentralized infrastructure to enhance transparency and trust in resource management, allowing better visibility into impact-driven activities [2][3]. Group 2: Technological Integration - Artificial intelligence is integral to Good Tokens' infrastructure, facilitating smarter coordination, improved resource allocation, and accurate impact assessment [3][4]. - The initiative supports various use cases, including transparent aid delivery, AI-assisted disaster response planning, and promoting digital literacy in underserved regions [3][4]. Group 3: Leadership Perspective - J. King Kasr, Chief Scientist at KaJ Labs, highlighted the importance of transparent digital infrastructure in fostering trust within social and humanitarian initiatives, asserting that blockchain and AI can yield measurable benefits for communities when applied purposefully [4].

Open Campus 将为中央邦多达 5000 万名在校生及毕业生的学业记录进行数字化管理。此次合作将依托 Open Campus 的 EDU Chain 基础设施，实现安全证书验证。Open Campus 表示，此次合作有望提升雇主对毕业生的信任度，增强毕业生的就业能力，并最终推动更多就业机会的创造。 印度博帕尔, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 作为一家由社区主导、致力于为教育构建区块链驱动型金融层的去中心化自治组织 (DAO)，Open Campus 今日宣布已与中央邦政府及 Geeks of Gurukul 签署谅解备忘录 (MoU)，共同推动中央邦 5000 万名学生和毕业生的学业记录数字化。 从左至右： Barkatullah 大学财务主任 Smt. Sageera Siddique、Barkatullah 大学注册主任 Anil Sharma 博士、Barkatullah 大学副校长 Suresh Kumar Jain 教授、Geeks of Gurukul 创始人 Chintan Vatsa Jha、Edu Chain 与 Open Campus 代表 ...

Group 1 - In 2025, nearly 75,000 new Chinese blockchain startups emerged, bringing the total to just under 290,000, marking the highest growth rate since 2021 [1] - The growth of blockchain startups is largely driven by government initiatives, with special blockchain zones established in various cities to support these ventures [2] - South China accounted for 32.5% of the newly registered blockchain companies, indicating a regional concentration of growth in the sector [3] Group 2 - The blockchain industry in China is projected to nearly double in size by 2027, reaching a total value of $1.4 billion [4] - Chinese firms are increasingly applying blockchain technology across various sectors, including food, supply chain financing, and legal services, with implications for AI expansion as well [5] - Traditional financial institutions in China, such as Huaxia Bank, are utilizing blockchain for digital currency transactions, exemplified by the issuance of over $637 million in bonds to digital yuan investors [5]

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as a leading example of effective public-private collaboration in combating illicit activity across blockchain networks, according to a report published on January 8. In its latest publication, the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing watchdog pointed out T3 FCU’s ability to operate across jurisdictions, monitor transactions in real time, and support law enforcement agencies in identifying an ...

Polygon Labs has unveiled the Open Money Stack, a new set of rails designed to support regulated stablecoin payments and close the infrastructure gap between wallets, fiat access, routing and orchestration, compliance, and on-chain settlement. The launch comes as stablecoins increasingly function as a global settlement layer, even as the surrounding infrastructure remains fragmented and difficult to scale without recreating closed financial networks. Polygon Labs says the Open Money Stack is intended to ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Bgin Blockchain Limited ("Bgin" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BGIN). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.  The investigation concerns whether Bgin and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.    [Click here for information about joining the class action]  On November 14, 20 ...