On January 28, 2026, Solana said WisdomTree expanded access to regulated tokenised funds on its network. SOL trades in the mid-$120s, with support near $117 and a key ceiling at $130 that has capped recent attempts to advance. Rising on-chain activity and memecoin engagement are lifting usage, though speculative risks persist.

Chainlink Labs has joined the Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin, an initiative launched in November 2025 by WEMADE to build standards for Korean-won-backed stablecoins. Following the announcement, LINK rose by over 1% in 24 hours as large holders accumulated tokens and technical indicators showed oversold conditions. LINK is trading below major moving averages, with short-term rebounds possible while the broader trend remains cautious.

Tether Gold (XAUt), a token backed 1:1 by gold held in Swiss vaults, has climbed toward the $5,000 level alongside a sharp rally in physical gold. Large holders have recently accumulated thousands of XAUt worth tens of millions of dollars, while new liquidity via Mantle and Bybit supports trading around key levels at $4,800 support and $5,000 resistance.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is stabilising near $0.14 as on-chain data shows whales accumulated 218 million DOGE worth $31 million within 12 hours. Grayscale's Dogecoin Trust ETF recently saw a $7.55 million single-day inflow, and new partnerships in Japan aim to expand DOGE's real-world usage. Price is consolidating between $0.1387 and $0.145, with a close above resistance potentially opening a move toward $0.15–$0.16.

Bitcoin is trading around $90,000 in a tight band after three consecutive days of spot ETF outflows exceeding $1 billion. The range between $88,000 and $95,000 frames near‑term support and resistance, with $100,000 watched for a breakout. Low volatility resembles the consolidation seen before the 2025 rally.

Morgan Stanley has filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to set up Bitcoin and Solana trusts. The Solana product will stake SOL and reflect rewards in NAV, while SOL rose 2.44% to $138.77 in the past 24 hours and volume climbed 43% to $5.1 billion. An options expiry on January 7 may add short-term volatility.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) climbed 22.3% today, trading around $1.00–$1.05 as markets price in its January 15 launch of a decentralized AI agent marketplace. On-chain activity shows roughly 3,700 active DEX users and about $26,000 in daily revenue, while bullish positioning and technical signals are supporting near-term momentum.

China's PBOC will permit commercial banks to pay interest on e‑CNY balances, with the framework taking effect Jan. 1, 2026. In the US, banks and crypto firms split over enforcing the GENIUS Act's ban on stablecoin yields, and Dec. 18 letters intensified the dispute. A Coinbase executive warns restrictions could weaken the dollar's digital competitiveness.

Bitwise has applied to the SEC for approval of 11 crypto strategy ETFs that blend direct and indirect exposure to assets such as TAO, TRX, UNI, ZEC, Aave and other tokens. Each proposed fund may allocate up to 60% of its capital into the underlying cryptocurrency, with the rest in related exchange-traded products, derivatives and other instruments. The move follows rising interest in crypto ETFs, and Bitwise's leadership continues to signal a positive long-term view on Bitcoin and broader digital assets despite recent market volatility.