Ledger, the crypto hardware-wallet maker named in the announcement, is preparing a US initial public offering that would target roughly $4 billion, a move that shifts a privately held infrastructure vendor into the public markets. The decision underscores investor interest in crypto custody and device security as companies seek mainstream financing.
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Ethan focuses on altcoins and emerging blockchain ecosystems, covering new projects, sector expansion, and shifting narratives across the crypto landscape. His work looks at how ecosystems grow and interact, beyond short-term price movements. He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
Spacecoin launched its native SPACE token, shortly after announcing a strategic tie-up with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi firm reportedly linked to the Trump family. The token plunged within hours of listing on major venues, reflecting acute market volatility and negative investor sentiment.
Following regulatory approval from the CFTC, the return of Polymarket has positioned U.S. prediction markets as a strategic piece for companies such as Coinbase. According to Owen Lau, an analyst at Clear Street, this reopening will allow for the integration of direct engagement tools, fostering user loyalty in a highly competitive environment.
Taking advantage of the recent retreat in digital markets, Ark Invest purchased 21.5 million dollars in crypto company shares last Friday. According to the trade report released by the management firm led by Cathie Wood, these acquisitions represent the first significant buying movements in the sector since mid-December.
The Financial Services Agency of Japan is considering including digital assets in the list of eligible instruments for the spot crypto ETF. As reported by Nikkei this Monday, regulatory approval could be finalized by 2028, which would end the current ban on these investment products in the Asian nation.
DeFi Development Corporation launched the $DONT memecoin, and the token surged to an estimated $26 million market capitalization within hours despite the issuer’s warning to investors: ‘Don’t Buy It.’ The rapid rally exposed the power of contrarian marketing and the persistent role of FOMO in speculative crypto flows.
Coinbase has established an Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain in early 2026 to evaluate the security risks that advancing quantum machines pose to major public ledgers. The move aims to accelerate adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography and to guard against “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks that could expose encrypted key material in the future.
Grayscale Investments filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, proposing a spot Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker GBNB. The filing aims to broaden institutional access to BNB and follows the regulatory momentum generated by the SEC’s 2025 approvals of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
Mercuryo and Visa announced their strategic partnership on January 22, creating a direct path for users to convert digital assets into fiat and receive funds on eligible Visa debit and credit cards. The deal uses Visa Direct to speed conversions, addressing a key friction point between crypto wallets and traditional payment rails.
UBS Group AG is considering a service that would let a select group of its private-banking clients trade Bitcoin and Ether, according to multiple reports published January 23. The proposal, driven by rising client demand and framed within UBS’s broader digital-asset strategy, would begin in Switzerland as the bank evaluates external partners to run the service.