Blockchain & Digital Assets

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

January 28, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Traditional banks are set to ramp up their engagement with digital assets this year, according to a forward-looking analysis from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. Their 2026 regulatory and policy forecast highlights a pivotal shift where institutions no longer treat cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies as peripheral… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 5:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance sector continues to evolve as we close out January 2026, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology. Recent announcements highlight this trend, including Kraken‘s launch of a user-friendly yield-generating product and a significant collaboration between asset manager Bitwise and lending protocol Morpho. These… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 1:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a provider of fiat-to-crypto payment solutions, has teamed up with Japan Open Chain (JOC). This collaboration introduces a streamlined way for users worldwide to acquire JOC Coin using everyday fiat currencies, marking a step forward in making cryptocurrency more accessible and user-friendly. The… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 6:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has highlighted two significant developments that have seemingly exposed various vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency security and its exploitation for illicit purposes. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has shed light on a sophisticated theft operation potentially compromising U.S. government-held funds, as well as the resurgence… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Mesh, described as Plaid for crypto, has raised $75 million at a $1 billion valuation. Plaid is a leading open banking platform that provides the connective tissue to empower cross-platform financial information. MeshPay CEO Bam Aziz said today was a big day for the firm:… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 1:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether is now offering a new dollar-based digital asset in the form of USA₮. The stablecoin is being offered in partnership with Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank. While the Tether stablecoin USDT is still very much in the mix,… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom must move faster in regard to tokenization and innovation in financial services, such as the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). These are true words, as London has long been a global financial hub, but it is at risk of falling behind due… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com has announced the acquisition of Blue EMI, a Lithuania-based electronic money institution specializing in euro-backed stablecoins. This acquisition, coupled with the establishment of a new technology center in Vilnius, underscores Checkout.com’s commitment to advancing innovation in Europe’s fintech sector. The… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:50 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

F/m Investments has filed an exemptive application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeking permission to record ownership of tokenized shares in the F/m US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (TBIL) on a permissioned blockchain ledger. The application is believed to be the first… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNB Smart Chain has rolled out the Fermi hard fork, marking a pivotal upgrade that reportedly propels the network into its most advanced phase to date. This development slashes block production time from 0.75 seconds to a mere 0.45 seconds, all while ensuring the system… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 4:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Etherfuse, a specialist in blockchain solutions for tokenized government debt, has announced a strategic alliance with Shinhan Securities, one of Asia’s premier financial institutions. This collaboration is set to broaden the availability and distribution of tokenized sovereign bonds, starting in South Korea and extending throughout… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 2:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan is set to take a significant step in integrating digital assets into its mainstream financial system, with plans to approve its inaugural cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) potentially as early as 2028. This development, first reported by Nikkei Asia, marks a notable evolution in the… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 9:06 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain is a promising solution for secure data sharing in the Internet of Things (IoT) networks, but existing systems often suffer from high latency that limits time-sensitive applications. Now, researchers from Japan have investigated how the structure of peer-to-peer blockchain networks affects IoT-blockchain performance. They… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency’s integration into the global financial system. Through various appearances, including a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box and a panel discussion on tokenization, Armstrong… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission joint event has been rescheduled to take place this Thursday, January 29th. The event was originally scheduled for January 27th. The gathering is part of embracing the digital asset ecosystem and the changing regulatory environment…. Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s Coinone, which is reportedly one of the nation’s largest digital currency exchanges by trading volume, is now said to be considering options to divest portions of its major shareholder’s holdings. According to recent industry reports, the platform’s founder and chairman, Cha Myung-hoon, who… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX has pointed out that a significant gap has emerged between younger and older generations regarding their views on cryptocurrency. OKX also mentioned that a recent survey of 1,000 Americans, conducted in early 2026, highlights how Gen Z and Millennials are far… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network focused on the web3 and blockchain space, has acquired Atlas, an onchain order flow system developed by FastLane. This deal, announced recently, integrates Atlas’s technology directly into Chainlink’s ecosystem, specifically bolstering its Secure Value Recapture (SVR) solution. By doing so,… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of global trading volume and scope of operations, has initiated expansion plans centered on regulatory adherence and user-centric enhancements. This year, the company is kicking off its initiatives in Greece, aiming to navigate the evolving… Read More