On January 19, the New York Stock Exchange outlined a proposal to build a tokenized securities trading and on-chain settlement venue that would operate around the clock, subject to regulatory approval. The platform is designed to support USD-denominated orders, stablecoin funding and tokenized stocks that preserve traditional dividend and governance rights in a digital format.

Binance will remove 23 spot trading pairs on January 20, including 1MBABYDOGE/FDUSD, ADX/ETH and ORDI/BTC, while stating the tokens remain tradable via other pairs. ORDI fell approximately 12%, and broader market losses saw BTC briefly at $92,000. On January 19, Binance Australia restarted AUD deposits and withdrawals.

Crypto investment products saw $2.17 billion of net inflows in the week ending January 16, 2026, which CoinShares data shows is the largest weekly figure since October 10, 2025. Bitcoin led with $1.55 billion of new capital, while Ethereum and Solana together drew $541.5 million, and US-based products dominated regionally with $2.05 billion in inflows.

Digital asset investment products attracted $2.17 billion in new money over the last week, the largest weekly inflow since October 2025, even as macro headlines weighed on sentiment. Bitcoin led with $1.55 billion, while Ethereum saw $496 million and Solana $45.5 million, though SOL's spot price slipped to about $133.6 amid whale activity and technical resistance near $145.

US-based Bitcoin selling intensified as the 30-day Coinbase Premium Gap fell to around −63.85, a one-year low, signaling pressure on BTC's price. A rising wedge on the daily chart raises the odds of a break below $90,000, with $80,000–$78,000 in focus if support fails.

On Monday, the New York Stock Exchange announced plans to build a tokenized securities platform designed to enable around-the-clock trading and onchain settlement for U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval. The system will pair the NYSE's Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade infrastructure and forms part of parent company Intercontinental Exchange's broader strategy to support 24/7 markets through tokenized capital and deposits.

On January 17, 2026, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly disputed reports of a clash with the White House over the CLARITY Act, stating that the administration has been constructive while confirming talks on a potential yield arrangement with banks. Coinbase had earlier pulled its backing for the bill over fears it could weaken DeFi, halt tokenized stock trading, and prevent sharing stablecoin yields with users, as the Senate Banking Committee postponed the bill's markup to extend negotiations with the crypto sector.

Volatility has intensified across digital assets in 2026, refocusing attention on networks with growing real-world adoption and institutional interest. Solana and Chainlink are highlighted for strengthening demand drivers, while SOL and LINK saw 24-hour declines as of press time, reflecting the market's choppiness.