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WisdomTree is expanding its tokenization efforts to Solana, adding the blockchain to the list of networks supporting its real-world asset (RWA) products. The New York–based asset manager, best known for its exchange-traded funds, said Wednesday that both institutional and retail investors will be able to mint, trade and hold its full suite of tokenized funds on Solana through the WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime platforms. The move is part of WisdomTree’s broader multichain strategy and comes as asset managers look to bring traditional financial products onchain to meet growing interest in tokenized money market funds, equities and fixed-income products. “Bringing…

Token Terminal, a Web3 analytics platform, has reported that active loans on Ethereum-based lending protocols have surpassed $28 billion. Active loans measure the value of assets currently borrowed and accruing interest across platforms like Aave, Compound, Morpho, and others on Ethereum. Ethereum runs away with lending lead According to Token Terminal, Ethereum has remained the dominant venue for onchain lending & borrowing, with its 10x lead to runner-up networks. Source: @tokenterminal via X/Twitter. “Active loans across lending platforms on @ethereum recently surpassed $28 billion, up ~10x from January 2023 lows,” a Token Terminal post reads. Unlike deposits, active loans highlight…

Money keeps flowing into cryptocurrency companies even as President Donald Trump’s policies shake up financial markets around the world. During the third week of January alone, investors put $362 million into 14 different crypto startups. That brings this year’s total past $1 billion, according to numbers from DeFiLlama. Early-stage investors hold steady The steady funding comes at a time when Trump’s trade threats have sent shockwaves through stock markets and other traditional investments. But people who invest in new companies say that kind of day-to-day market drama doesn’t really affect their decisions. “The ‘Sell America’ trade we are seeing is…

Australia’s financial watchdog secured a court victory against financial services company BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS), with the Federal Court ordering the company to pay 14 million Australian dollars ($9.3 million) in penalties over the promotion and operation of its Qoin Wallet product. The ruling follows years of legal action brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which accused BPS of running an unlicensed financial services business while making misleading claims about its crypto-linked payment product. In a Tuesday news release, the regulator said BPS promoted the Qoin Wallet as a non-cash payment facility tied to its Qoin…

Ethereum extended its pullback as sellers held control, with key support and resistance zones in focus. Notably, Ethereum ($ETH) has traded lower over the past 24 hours, falling about 2.9% to roughly $2,858. This came after spending much of the day drifting near the $2,787–$2,943 area. The intraday structure shows a clear “step-down” sequence, followed by a rebound that recovered part of the losses and lifted price back toward the mid-$2,800s. The pullback also came as precious metals such as gold and silver have been surging, drawing fresh attention to traditional risk hedges in the current macro backdrop. The performance…

The Chief of Google DeepMind has called out a bubble-like pattern in the AI sector. The AI-specific crypto market has declined. More factors have likely contributed to its plummet. Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind Chief, has flagged the appearance of a ‘bubble-like’ pattern in parts of the AI industry. His statement comes after Microsoft’s chief flagged a similar concern if the adoption does not widen in the future. AI tokens have reacted with a decline in their values, possibly due to many more factors on a macro level. Google DeepMind Chief on AI Sector The CEO of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis,…

South Korea’s central bank chief warned that Korean won-denominated stablecoins could complicate capital flow management, adding a note of caution to an ongoing debate among lawmakers over whether and how domestic stablecoins should be issued, according to local reports. Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong said authorities are considering a new registration framework that would allow domestic institutions to issue virtual assets, according to a report by Radio Television Hong Kong. He cautioned, however, that stablecoins remain controversial because of their potential impact on foreign exchange stability. Lee said won-pegged stablecoins…

The Ethereum ($ETH) Rainbow Chart is predicting that the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain within its long-term valuation corridor by February 1, 2026, pointing to moderate upside rather than an extreme move. With Ethereum trading around $2,895 at press time, the chart suggests a likely price range clustered near the lower-to-mid valuation bands in the near term. $ETH price prediction For February 1, 2026, the Rainbow Chart’s lowest band, labeled ‘Fire Sale’, spans roughly $994.14 to $1,340.56 and reflects periods of extreme pessimism when Ethereum has historically traded well below its long-term trend. Above it, the…

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it moves to a trade deal with China. In a harsh statement made via Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow Canada to become a “transit point” for Chinese goods to the US. In his post, Trump stated, “If Mark Carney thinks he can make Canada a ‘port’ that China uses to ship goods to the U.S., he is sorely mistaken. China will swallow Canada whole; destroying its businesses, its social fabric, and its way of life. If Canada makes a deal with China, all Canadian-made…

South Korea is taking a cautious but important step toward opening its crypto market. Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong said authorities now allow residents to invest in virtual assets issued overseas. He shared this update while speaking at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong. 据香港电台报道，韩国央行行长李昌镛在香港出席亚洲金融论坛时表示，鉴于市场压力，当局已允许韩国居民投资海外发行的虚拟资产；同时，金融监管部门正考虑设立新的注册制度，以容许韩国国内机构发行虚拟资产。李昌镛称，韩元计价稳定币预计主要用于跨境交易，代币化存款则更可能用于国内支付，但强调稳… — 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) January 27, 2026 At the same time, regulators are studying a new registration system. That could let domestic institutions issue their own virtual assets. The move reflects rising market pressure and growing demand for regulated digital finance. Even as officials remain careful about financial stability. Korea Opens Door to Overseas…