$ELSA
Listed on Coinbase
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$SKR
Listed on bybit
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$MNT
Listed on robin hood
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$BTW
Bitway token sale to launch on Kaito Capital Launchpad this Wednesday
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$PENDLE
Pendle launches sPENDLE to replace vePENDLE and cut emissions by 30%
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$MEGA
MegaETH targets 35,000 TPS in massive 11-billion transaction mainnet stress test
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$PUMP
Pump.fun
launches Pump Ventures to invest in and scale its ecosystem
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$LENS
$MASK
Mask Network to steward Lens Protocol's next chapter for SocialFi mass adoption.
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$LINK
Chainlink launches 24/5 US Equities Streams for real-time on-chain stock data
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$NEAR
Grayscale files for NEAR ETF
- MicroStrategy reaches 709,715 BTC holdings after latest $2.13 billion purchase
- Bitmine announces 4.2 million ETH holdings and $14.5 billion in total reserves
- Trump family amasses $1.4 billion in crypto wealth since inauguration
- Mastercard weighs Zero Hash investment as $2 billion acquisition talks end
- Makina Finance suffers $5 million stablecoin pool exploit via oracle manipulation
- Bessent reaffirms Trump’s push for U.S. crypto leadership and bitcoin reserve
- WLFI accused of rigged voting and extracting value for Trump family interests
- Trump Media sets February 2 record date for stockholder digital token initiative
- Portugal joins global crackdown on Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns
- Massachusetts moves to ban Kalshi from offering sports betting event contracts
$ELSA
ELSA was listed for Coinbase spot on JAN 20
$SKR
Bybit listed Seeker (SKR) on its Spot platform with the SKR/USDT pair on January 21, 2026, at 8 AM UTC. Deposits opened on January 20, and withdrawals will be supported starting January 22, 2026, at 8 AM UTC.
$MNT
MNT was listed for Robinhood spot on JAN 20
$BTW
- Bitway’s token sale launches on Kaito Capital Launchpad this Wednesday at 12 PM UTC with a target raise of $1M at an $80M FDV. The sale features a 50% TGE unlock and excludes US and Canadian investors, with priority given to Kaito community members and active on-chain users. Bitway is a Bitcoin-compatible Layer 1 gateway connecting on-chain liquidity with global wealth management opportunities.
$PENDLE
- Pendle is replacing vePENDLE with sPENDLE, a liquid staking token that swaps multi-year locks for a 14-day withdrawal period. The upgrade introduces algorithmic emissions to cut PENDLE supply by 30% and uses protocol revenue for token buybacks distributed to stakers. Existing vePENDLE holders will receive a loyalty boost of up to 4x in virtual sPENDLE based on their remaining lock duration.
$MEGA
- MegaETH is launching a 7-day global stress test on January 22, 2026, aiming to process 11 billion transactions. The network targets a sustained throughput of 15,000–35,000 TPS, having already peaked at 47,000 TPS in pre-testing. This test will evaluate real-time performance for latency-sensitive applications like gaming and AMM swaps under extreme load.
$PUMP
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Pump.fun
has launched "Pump Ventures," a strategic investment arm dedicated to backing and scaling projects within its growing ecosystem. The initiative will provide capital and operational support to early-stage builders and developers utilizing the platform's infrastructure. This move signals
Pump.fun
’s evolution from a memecoin launchpad into a broader venture studio and investment hub.
$LENS
$MASK
- Mask Network has become the new steward of Lens Protocol to lead its transition from infrastructure to consumer-grade SocialFi applications. Lens Labs will shift its role to advisory, while Mask Network leverages its product expertise to scale the ecosystem and drive mass adoption. The partnership aims to build a unified social experience on Lens Chain, focusing on user-owned data and decentralized social values.
$LINK
- Chainlink has launched 24/5 US Equities Streams to provide real-time, on-chain price data for US stocks and ETFs, including after-hours and overnight sessions.This service enables DeFi protocols to support continuous trading, lending, and risk management for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) with institutional-grade accuracy. By bridging the gap between traditional market hours and 24/7 blockchain trading, it facilitates the expansion of the $80 trillion US stock market into the Web3 ecosystem.
$NEAR
- Grayscale has submitted an S-1 filing to the SEC for a NEAR Protocol spot ETF (GSNR), which will be listed on NYSE Arca.
MicroStrategy acquired an additional 22,305 BTC for $2.13 billion at an average price of $95,284. As of Jan 19, 2026, the company holds a total of 709,715 BTC purchased for $53.92 billion.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced its ETH holdings reached 4.203 million tokens. The company reported combined crypto and cash reserves totaling $14.5 billion. This milestone highlights its aggressive treasury strategy focused on long-term digital asset accumulation.
The Trump family has amassed approximately $1.4 billion from crypto-related ventures since the president took office. This wealth was primarily driven by World Liberty Financial and official memecoins, offsetting losses from Trump Media & Technology Group. While realized proceeds exceed $1 billion, the family also holds billions more in locked tokens, marking a significant shift in their financial portfolio.
Mastercard is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Zero Hash after full acquisition talks, once valued at $2 billion, were terminated. Zero Hash has opted to remain an independent entity while expressing a strong commitment to expanding its commercial partnership with the payments giant. This move signals Mastercard's shift toward investment rather than a merger to continue its integration of digital asset infrastructure.
Makina Finance's DUSD/USDC stablecoin pool was exploited for approximately $5 million through a sophisticated smart contract attack. The attacker utilized a 280 million USDC flash loan to manipulate the protocol's price oracle and drain pool assets at distorted rates. A significant portion of the stolen funds (roughly $4.14 million) was reportedly captured by an MEV builder during the incident.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Trump’s push for the U.S. to become a global crypto leader and confirmed the plan for a strategic bitcoin reserve. At Davos, he emphasized creating the world's best regulatory regime to spark innovation while halting the government's sale of seized bitcoin to build reserves. The administration aims to move digital asset innovation onshore through clearer regulations and a "budget-neutral" strategy for strategic asset accumulation.
World Liberty Fi is accused of rigging governance votes to prioritize its own growth proposals over long-awaited public token unlocks. Reports indicate 100% of protocol revenue is distributed exclusively to the Trump and Witkoff families, offering zero share to WLFI holders. The team allegedly sold 500 million WLFI tokens to Jump Trading while keeping retail investor allocations forcibly locked.
Trump Media (TMTG) announced February 2, 2026, as the record date for its digital token initiative, making DJT stockholders eligible for tokens and rewards. Partnering with
Crypto-com
, the company will mint and custody these tokens to promote transparency and identify beneficial ownership of its shares. The tokens do not represent ownership in TMTG and are non-transferable, aiming to provide stockholders with periodic rewards and incentives throughout the year.
Portugal has officially moved to restrict Polymarket, joining other nations in cracking down on the platform for offering unlicensed gambling services. The country's regulator, SRIJ, issued an order to block access to the site, citing non-compliance with national betting laws. This move follows similar actions by France and the U.S., signaling a tightening global regulatory environment for crypto-based prediction markets.
Massachusetts regulators have moved to ban prediction market Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts within the state. The Gaming Commission argues these markets circumvent traditional sports betting laws and lack essential consumer protections. This decision highlights the ongoing legal friction between financial event contracts and established state gambling regulations.
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