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VeChain chose VirtualFlame and Nestor as the first VeFounders to run two VeBetter apps; full ownership after 100,000 users.
VeFounders take over pre-built VeBetter apps with existing treasuries and social media channels, supported by the VeChain Foundation.
VeChain has launched the VeFounder

Crypto is entering its production era in 2026, with the push towards trusted infrastructure and a focus on utility, Ripple’s Monical Long says.
She also believes it will be the year when stablecoins will become the foundation of global settlement and underpin services like Visa, Stripe and

Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the sovereign wealth fund of Bhutan, has joined forces to launch a Sei blockchain validator.
The implementation of the Sei validator will contribute to the creation of new digital innovation pathways in Bhutan, specifically in tokenization and

Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC to turn its Near Trust into an ETF, which may list on NYSE Arca as GSNR.
NEAR Protocol rebounds, and futures open interest gains after the filing of ETFs by Grayscale.
Grayscale Investments has submitted an S-1 registration statement with the United

RippleX is developing ZKP integration to enable privacy, scalability, and safer interoperability to the XRPL without disrupting speed.
ZKP will facilitate programmable privacy, minimize cross-chain interoperability, and scale to Layer-2, creating new opportunities to developers and

Ethereum gains momentum as 35 institutions implement blockchain projects, including tokenized assets, AI-finance and DeFi in a few months.
Kraken, Fidelity, Santander, and Google are among the major players that are now building on Ethereum to push the boundaries of cross-border payments and

Monero released FCMP++ and CARROT alpha stressnet v1.5 to cut memory use and improve node sync performance.
FCMP++ aims to expand the anonymity set per input from 16 to as high as 100,000,000 outputs across the chain.
Monero’s planned privacy upgrade is advancing as developers continue

Cardano has been working with the Linux Foundation and global giants like Google on a project called Nightstream that’s focused on privacy technology.
Hoskinson also attacked Ethereum’s use of zero-knowledge tech, which he says is limited and is threatened by the rise of AI.
Cardano has been

IOTA and MasterZ are initiating a Web3 hackathon with live learning and real-world use cases across Europe, culminating in a final Demo Day in Berlin.
Applications are open until January 31; winners to receive grants, incubation, and strike partnerships with other leading projects.
IOTA is c

Evearn partners with Smartcar to reward EV and hybrid drivers with B3TR tokens for verified trips, tracking CO₂ savings through connected vehicle data and using VeChain’s infrastructure for reward management.

Solana Mobile’s SKR is live, with nearly 2 billion SKR allocated to 100k+ users and 188 developers from Seeker Season 1; claims run 90 days.
SKR staking is live with 0% launch commission, 48-hour inflation events, and 48-hour unstake cooldown via Seed Vault or web staking.
Solana Mobile

Polygon to power Toku stablecoin payroll, which allows immediate and compliant payments in 100+ countries via existing HR platforms.
Every Toku user now gets a Polygon wallet by default, as the network powers $1B+ in annual payroll with low-cost, onchain settlements.
Polygon has grown its en

Ripple is among the sponsors of the USA House at Davos 2026, aligning with top U.S. financial institutions, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse featured by the WEF.
To promote pro-crypto and pro-privacy policies, Donald Trump and Brad Garlinghouse will speak at Davos, aligning Ripple’s interests with

Internet Computer (ICP) introduces its first national subnet in Switzerland with 13 local nodes.
DFINITY enhances the 2026 roadmap of ICP with Swiss Cloud Engines, AI-powered apps, and Mission 70 to drastically reduce token inflation.
The DFINITY Foundation has announced the launch of the Sw

VeChain chose VirtualFlame and Nestor as the first VeFounders to run two VeBetter apps; full ownership after 100,000 users.
VeFounders take over pre-built VeBetter apps with existing treasuries and social media channels, supported by the VeChain Foundation.
VeChain has launched the VeFounder

Crypto is entering its production era in 2026, with the push towards trusted infrastructure and a focus on utility, Ripple’s Monical Long says.
She also believes it will be the year when stablecoins will become the foundation of global settlement and underpin services like Visa, Stripe and

Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the sovereign wealth fund of Bhutan, has joined forces to launch a Sei blockchain validator.
The implementation of the Sei validator will contribute to the creation of new digital innovation pathways in Bhutan, specifically in tokenization and

The crypto market cap fell 3% ($115 billion) to approximately $3.11 trillion as Bitcoin dropped below $93,000 on some exchanges.
Markets are watching upcoming U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data as rate expectations shift ahead of the Fed meeting.
Crypto markets opened the week under pressure as

PancakeSwap has reduced CAKE’s maximum supply from 450M to 400M following community approval.
The protocol confirms ongoing support for emissions-based incentives, while holding 3.5M CAKE in its Ecosystem Growth Fund to avoid inflationary changes
PancakeSwap has confirmed that the CAKE