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VanEck Avalanche Spot ETF Lists on Nasdaq Today
The VanEck Avalanche spot ETF is set to be listed and traded on Nasdaq on January 26, 2026, marking a significant milestone for institutional crypto adoption. This launch aligns with growing interest in spot ETFs for altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
SEC and CFTC Joint Event on Crypto Regulation Tomorrow
The SEC and CFTC will host a joint event on 'Regulatory Collaboration' in crypto at 11 p.m. on January 27, 2026. This follows U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee rescheduling hearings on encryption bill to January 27.
The events signal heightened regulatory focus amid market growth.
BlockDAG Presale Concludes Today with $441M Raised
BlockDAG's presale ends on January 26, 2026, at $0.003 per token, having raised $441M with 3.5B tokens left and 312,000 holders. Its hybrid DAG+PoW offers 1,400 TPS and Bitcoin security, backed by $86M institutional funds.
Partnerships like BWT Alpine F1 boost its profile.
Fabric Launches ROBO Token Public Sale Today
OpenMind's Fabric, a robotics network, plans to launch ROBO token publicly on Kaito Capital Launchpad on January 26, 2026. Eligible individuals and partners can participate in this general-purpose open network offering.
This adds to robotics-blockchain intersections.
Bitget Token (BGB) Unlocks 140M Tokens Worth $508M
Bitget Token unlocks ~140M tokens (10.53% of circulating supply) at 8:00 AM Beijing time on January 26, valued at ~$508M. This significant unlock could impact market liquidity and price dynamics.
Investors should monitor trading volumes post-unlock.
Moonbirds BIRB Token Launches on Solana January 28
Moonbirds announces BIRB token launch on Solana blockchain on January 28, 2026. This expands the project's ecosystem on a high-speed chain.
Community anticipation builds via X platform updates.
Truther Launches USDT Payment Card in El Salvador
Crypto payment firm Truther launches a Visa-partnered card in El Salvador on January 29, 2026, enabling direct USDT spends from self-custody wallets. No pre-deposit needed; 2% FX fee applies, with Brazilian IOF tax exemption.
Enhances real-world crypto utility.
Chainlink Poised for 2026 Dominance in RWA Tokenization
2026 predicted as Chainlink's year due to RWA tokenization trend, with BlackRock's $2B tokenized fund and $25B market. Chainlink enables cross-chain interoperability for tokenized assets.
Could rival DeFi's past hype amid multitrillion potential by 2030.
Korean Firm Prepares Digital Wallet for Tokenized Assets
A Korean financial firm builds a global digital wallet for traditional and tokenized assets like stocks, funds, crypto; initial rollout June 2026. Plans U.S. spot crypto ETFs and stablecoin/tokenization products.
Cites BlackRock BUIDL, JPMorgan blockchain as models.
Asian Financial Forum 2026 Kicks Off in Hong Kong Today
Asian Financial Forum 2026 (Jan 26-27) focuses on fintech, blockchain payments, AI, regulation amid trade tensions. Features 720+ deal meetings, green finance showcases.
Emphasizes tech in trade finance, compliance.