Blockchain & Digital Assets

January 31, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Falcon Finance has introduced a substantial $50 million ecosystem fund aimed at fostering meaningful advancements in tokenized assets. This initiative, announced on January 30, 2026, targets developers and projects that are pushing the boundaries of yield-generating infrastructure, particularly those involving tokenized U.S. Treasuries, gold, and… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move to curb sanctions evasion, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom for their ties to Iran’s financial system and support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a proactive move to bolster cryptocurrency wallet security, Ledger has announced the implementation of stricter rules for BIP32 derivation paths in its Bitcoin application and related variants, such as those for Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash. This update focuses on enforcing hardened prefixes, creating a… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Amboss Technologies, a developer in the Lightning Network ecosystem, has announced RailsX, the first Lightning-native peer-to-peer decentralized exchange (DEX), at the PlanB Forum in El Salvador. It empowers users with complete freedom to transact at scale in stablecoins and Bitcoin, leveraging censorship-resistant, Bitcoin-native technologies like… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 2:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 had some interesting thoughts on the importance of the Saudis, tokenization, the CLARITY Act, cryptocurrency, and precious metals. Precious metals vs. Bitcoin “This morning, investors are reckoning with a new reality as gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history, while silver has… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the tokenization industry, Securitize, a platform for converting real-world assets into blockchain-based tokens, has advanced its plans to become a publicly traded company. On January 28, 2026, the company, alongside Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), publicly filed a registration statement… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 7:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets focused banking services provider Sygnum has teamed up with Starboard Digital Strategies to secure more than 750 Bitcoin (BTC) in commitments for their joint venture, the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund. This capital influx occurred within just the initial four months of the… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Digital Genesis Fund has officially launched as a new European investment platform focused on real-world infrastructure for the digital age, combining institutional regulation with Web3, tokenization, and AI-driven value creation. Structured as a Luxembourg SICAV-RAIF, the Digital Genesis Fund is designed to deploy long-term… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 9:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments platform Yuno has teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. This collaboration integrates Crypto.com’s payment solution, known as Crypto.com Pay, into Yuno’s extensive ecosystem, which already encompasses more than 1,000 different payment options. The result is a smoother way for businesses to incorporate cryptocurrency… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson have joined in welcoming the Senate Committee on Agriculture’s approval of crypto market legislation. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act advanced out of Committee earlier today. Representative Hill stated: “Last July,… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 1:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation, advanced out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today. Chairman of the Committee, John Boozman, called the approval a critical step towards providing clarity in the digital asset ecosystem. “Advancing this bill brings us… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

A White House meeting has been scheduled for next week to break the logjam on crypto market infrastructure legislation. It has been widely reported that several crypto firms have withdrawn their endorsement of the bill amid aggressive lobbying by traditional banks, which fear emerging competition…. Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has released a report indicating that during 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape witnessed an unprecedented spike in illicit activities, totaling $158 billion in volume—a 145% surge from the $64.5 billion recorded the previous year. According to insights from TRM Labs, this… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced plans to incorporate assets based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) into its collateral system. This development, set to take effect from March 30, 2026, marks a pivotal step in modernizing the Eurosystem’s monetary policy operations while ensuring financial… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 9:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen has announced its integration with Sui, a Layer 1 network that is said to be known for its rapid transaction speeds and innovative data structure. This collaboration aims to infuse Sui’s ecosystem with real-time insights, empowering participants with tools to navigate… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GTreasury has launched Ripple Treasury, a platform that merges decades of established corporate know-how with advanced digital asset technology. This solution emerges as the so-called all-encompassing treasury system designed to address the evolving demands of modern finance teams. Today, we're proud to introduce Ripple Treasury,… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tokenization, tokenized securities, or digital securities are the future. This much is clear. But questions remain as regulators and industry participants work through the new process of issuing, managing, and trading securities using blockchain technology. Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), a platform specializing in institutional-grade market infrastructure and data services, has announced a strategic integration with Liquid Mercury, a provider of technology solutions for crypto trading and digital marketplaces. This collaboration aims to streamline access for professional and institutional investors to advanced… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis pointed out that in recent years, networks operating primarily in Chinese-language channels have emerged as a major player in the shadowy world of cryptocurrency-based money laundering. Chainalysis also explained that these groups, often referred to as Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLNs), now account for… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

VanEck has recently introduced a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Avalanche‘s native token, AVAX, which commenced trading on the Nasdaq exchange. Listed under the ticker symbol VAVX, this product marks a significant step in bridging digital assets with conventional financial systems, allowing investors to… Read More