According to The Information, major crypto exchanges including Binance and OKX are exploring or advancing plans to introduce tokenized U.S. stock products, seeking to provide global users with price exposure to U.S. equities through crypto-based tokens. In the current market, key issuers and infrastructure providers for tokenized stocks include Ondo Finance and Kraken’s xStocks. https://t.co/izRIDk0KuD ...

According to DL News, CertiK is planning to pursue an IPO, though past controversies have weighed on market confidence. The firm has faced scrutiny over its handling of a roughly $3 million vulnerability at Kraken and its audit work on a stablecoin project linked to Huione Guarantee, among others. As crypto-related IPO activity picks up, whether CertiK can regain investor confidence remains to be seen. https://t.co/9AmyaiT1Go ...

CZ at Davos: Here, I Want to Offend Traditional BanksAt the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, Binance founder CZ said that with the development of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, e-KYC, and various digital processes, the need for people to visit physical bank branches may decline significantly over the next decade. However, he emphasized that traditional banks will not disappear and will continue to play important roles in many key functions. More broadly, he noted that both emerging crypto a ...

According to Reuters, crypto custody startup BitGo Holdings priced its IPO at $18 per share, above the marketed range of $15 to $17. The company sold 11.8 million shares to raise $212.8 million, giving it a valuation of approximately $2.08 billion and making it the first digital asset company to go public in 2026. Founded in 2013, BitGo is one of the main U.S.-based crypto asset custodians. https://t.co/qMUmU5WUWZ ...

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new regulations to support crypto ETFs, crypto futures trading, and tokenized investment products. SEC Deputy Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul stated that Thailand plans to issue regulatory guidelines for crypto ETF establishment early this year, advance crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) with market maker mechanisms, and recognize digital assets as an official asset class under the Derivatives Act. https://t.co/ ...

Binance announced it will list Sentient (SENT) with a Seed Tag applied. Spot trading will open on Jan 22, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with pairs SENT/USDT, SENT/USDC, and SENT/TRY. Deposits will open one hour after the announcement, while withdrawals will be available starting Jan 23, 2026 at 12:00 UTC.https://t.co/PMZuTtM7ug ...

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit announced it will list HeyElsa (ELSA) on the KRW, BTC, and USDT markets, with support for the Base network only. ELSA is the native token of the DeFAI platform HeyElsa, used for staking and fee discounts.https://t.co/IHDS6PhJGv ...

Regulatory Framework - Russia's central bank has prepared a framework to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market [1] - Legislative changes are planned to be completed next year [1] Investor Restrictions - Non-qualified investors would be allowed to buy only the most liquid cryptocurrencies after passing a knowledge test [1] - Annual transactions for non-qualified investors are capped at approximately $3,800 [1] - Qualified investors, after a risk-awareness test, would be able to buy unlimited amounts of cryptocurrencies except anonymous tokens [1]

Risk Management - Bybit will gradually introduce a new insurance fund mechanism to manage high volatility and reduce ADL triggers [1] - New USDT perpetual contracts will first enter a dedicated insurance fund of at least $8 million before moving into a shared, composite fund based on risk and liquidity [1] - The new system raises the average loss-absorption capacity per trading pair by over 200% compared with the previous single-pair model [1]

Bitcoin Outlook - Strategy CEO Phong Le views Bitcoin as a unique asset class combining technological innovation, macroeconomic attributes, and capital market breakthroughs [1] - Short-term Bitcoin price performance is influenced by liquidity and risk appetite, exhibiting volatility similar to other risk assets [1] - The long-term value of Bitcoin requires time for market understanding [1] Potential Macroeconomic Factors for Bitcoin in 2026 - A more dovish Federal Reserve could create a more favorable macro environment for Bitcoin [1] - A rebound in risk appetite associated with the midterm election cycle could positively impact Bitcoin [1] - Continued adoption of Bitcoin by banks and nation-states could contribute to a more favorable environment [1]