Blockchain security firm CertiK said it had traced roughly $63M in deposits to Tornado Cash that were tied to a $282M wallet compromise on Jan. 10. The firm published its findings on Jan. 19, 2026 after on-chain monitoring revealed a multi-step laundering chain.
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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.
Monero (XMR) has a clear technical path toward a $1,150 measured move, but crowded long positions and heavy derivatives leverage have amplified the risk of a rapid pullback. Data from Binance’s XMR/USDT perpetual market shows longs dominate open interest, leaving the rally vulnerable to fast-moving liquidations.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has presented a strategic proposal to link the central bank digital currencies of the BRICS with the primary objective of facilitating cross-border payments. According to a recent Reuters report citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, this initiative seeks to significantly simplify trade and tourism among the bloc’s member nations.
The decentralized exchange market is experiencing a significant reorganization this week, according to the latest data. Hyperliquid has retaken the top spot in trading volume on perpetual DEXs, surpassing key competitors. According to reports from analytics platform CryptoRank, this shift occurs as Lighter faces a dramatic drop in both its operational activity and the market value of its native token.
Bill Demchak, CEO of one of the largest U.S. banks, asserted that stablecoins offering interest resemble money market funds and should be regulated accordingly, highlighting a fundamental debate about their proper function within the financial system.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a revised markup of the U.S. Senate’s market-structure bill could take place “in a few weeks,” after the Senate postponed its session on the draft legislation following Coinbase’s withdrawal of support. The company’s decision and Armstrong’s public objections have injected fresh uncertainty into the CLARITY Act’s path through the Senate.
Bitcoin largest holders saw a sharp recovery in holdings, with whale balances rising 21% after what market reports called the fastest sell-off since 2023 ended.
By 2026 the industry narrative has moved from speculative memecoins toward tokenized assets and decentralized infrastructure that link blockchains to physical economic activity. Market participants and enterprises are prioritizing projects that deliver verifiable utility — a shift aimed at attracting institutional capital, reducing intermediation costs and navigating evolving regulation.
Ripple committed $150 million to a multi-year partnership with LMAX Group, to embed its RLUSD stablecoin as collateral and a settlement asset inside LMAX’s institutional trading infrastructure.
The CME Group will launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM) on February, subject to regulatory approval. The move aims to give institutions and retail traders regulated vehicles to manage price exposure as demand for altcoin derivatives grows.