The digital asset sector is bracing for one of the most intense weeks regarding asset distribution, with a massive supply entry that could alter price dynamics in the short term. According to data reported this January 12, 2026, January token unlocks will exceed 1.69 billion dollars in just seven days. Among the most prominent projects releasing new units are Ondo (ONDO), Official Trump (TRUMP), and Arbitrum (ARB), which will significantly increase available liquidity across exchanges.
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Chloe Adams writes about the infrastructure layer of crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1 networks, stablecoins, DeFi and the regulation shaping how these systems are used. At BlockchainJournal, she pays close attention to protocol upgrades, network activity and adoption claims, separating meaningful ecosystem progress from technical noise or premature conclusions.When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.
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The U.S. financial regulator has decided to extend the review timeline for two exchange-traded fund proposals, causing a new pause in the sector’s expansion. In three filings released this Monday, the SEC delays ETF decisions linked to Canary Capital and T. Rowe Price, citing the need for a longer period to evaluate investor protection and potential market manipulation risks. This move extends the standard 45-day window under the 19b-4 process, allowing for a deeper analysis of products that deviate from traditional digital assets.
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, recently reported that digital asset investment products recorded crypto fund outflows of 454 million dollars last week. This movement represents an abrupt shift in the confidence of market participants, who had shown renewed enthusiasm at the start of the year. Furthermore, the data reveals that much of the gains accumulated during the first days of January have completely evaporated due to prevailing macroeconomic factors.
In a forceful action that reaffirms its control over the market, Tether freezes 180 million dollars in USDT during the last 24 hours. The measure specifically affected five wallets based on the Tron network, with individual amounts ranging between 12 and 50 million dollars, according to data provided by Whale Alert this January 11, 2026.
Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming has generated more than 10,657 ETH (approximately $33 million) in passive income from staking its entire Ether treasury, underscoring the effectiveness of its all-in Ethereum approach.
Toncoin fell more than 4% in 24 hours to $1.76 after breaching critical support at $1.79 and $1.78, leaving the token in a decisive technical decline. The move widened a descending channel and undercut short-term buyer interest, increasing the risk of further downside.
BNY Mellon launched a tokenized deposit service designed to let institutional clients move funds on-chain while keeping deposits fully backed by fiat.
The cross-border payments company Ripple has achieved a fundamental regulatory breakthrough by obtaining its official registration with the British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone allows its subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., to carry out specific activities with digital assets under the strict supervision of the body.
The digital asset manager Grayscale, which oversees approximately 35 billion dollars, has initiated legal procedures for the launch of new crypto ETFs. On January 8, the firm registered statutory trusts for BNB and Hyperliquid (HYPE) with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
The global financial market could undergo a radical transformation with stablecoin payment flows reaching 56.6 trillion dollars by the year 2030. According to a recent report from Bloomberg Intelligence, this estimated 80% annual growth will position these assets as fundamental tools.
