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BNY Mellon has launched tokenized bank deposits for institutional clients, using an in-house permissioned blockchain to represent onchain cash claims fully backed by the bank. The initiative aims to improve settlement speed, transparency, and liquidity as U.S. regulators in September 2025 outlined plans for around-the-clock capital markets. Positioned alongside similar moves by major banks exploring real-world asset tokenization, the product is initially focused on collateral and margin use cases as part of a broader shift toward always-on finance.

Analysts expect a major crypto bull run at the start of 2026, as capital rotates from stocks and precious metals into digital assets. Against this backdrop, market commentators highlight Solana, Sui, Render and the new low-cap Bitcoin Hyper as notable opportunities, spanning large-cap, mid-cap and early-stage projects. These assets are being evaluated on institutional demand, on-chain activity, technical breakouts and fundraising milestones.

Canton Network is presented as an institution-focused, RWA-centric blockchain that links independent networks called "cantons" and relies on a small, permissioned set of 13 Super Validators for consensus. Its native token, Canton Coin (CC), combines fee-burning with scheduled issuance halvings and complex emission rules that favor Super Validators and designated "featured" applications. With the second halving due in three days, CC's mint rate and distribution schedule are set to change, potentially creating a short-term supply-driven catalyst while leaving longer-term alignment questions unresolved.

BNY announced a system to tokenize bank deposits, with Ripple Prime joining as one of the first institutional users. The tokens represent a direct claim on cash and are designed for instant, programmable transfers around the clock, with the initial focus on collateral and margin workflows.

According to Rex on X, major firms are building positions in Solana, with Forward Industry near $1 billion and others in the hundreds of millions. As of January 2026, analyst Senior said Firedancer went live on mainnet, while Western Union integrated SOL and the spot SOL ETF’s net assets exceeded $1 billion.

Dogecoin futures on BitMEX saw a sharp 4,858% jump in volume to $77.61 million, while the spot price pulled back after a strong start to 2026. DOGE traded around $0.14, posting a modest 0.31% daily gain and 8.36% rise over the week, as traders watched key resistance levels and moving averages. At the same time, House of Doge outlined 2026 expansion plans, including RWA initiatives in Japan and new payment products such as a rewards debit card and embeddable wallets.

Solana now leads tokenized equities, hosting about 57% of roughly $1 billion in on-chain stock AUM via xStocks, according to Dune Analytics. On January 5, 2026, VAYLA described the Alpenglow upgrade targeting up to 100x speed with sub-second finality. The analysis flags resistance at $145 and eyes a possible move toward $500 if a breakout confirms.

Temple Digital Group has introduced a private institutional trading platform on the Canton Network, offering round-the-clock access to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins through a non-custodial, central limit order book model. The live venue supports asset managers, market makers and financial institutions, with support for tokenized equities and commodities targeted for 2026. Recent activity on Canton also includes tokenized US Treasury financing trials and plans to bring JPM Coin and tokenized Treasurys onto the network.

Investment bank B. Riley forecasts a move by 2026 in which digital assets shift from speculation to utility within financial infrastructure. Key drivers include stablecoin regulation and tokenization of real-world assets. Per CoinMarketCap, BTC stood at $91,132.33 with $1.82 trillion market cap as of January 8, 2026.

Ripple is piloting Amazon Bedrock with Amazon Web Services to accelerate XRP Ledger operational log reviews, reducing checks from 2–3 days to about 2–3 minutes. Details were shared by a solutions architect at a recent tech conference, and a post on January 7, 2026 highlighted ongoing discussions about Bedrock's use for XRPL.