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In 2021, brokers restricted buying in meme stocks such as GameStop; in June 2025, Robinhood launched tokenized access for European users with 24/5 trading. According to CEO Vlad Tenev, the firm now aims for 24/7 onchain trading, near-real-time settlement, and optional self-custody, positioning tokenization as a way to reduce clearing risks while U.S. rules evolve.

Hang Seng Investment Management launched the Hang Seng Gold ETF on January 29, 2026, trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 3170 and tracking the LBMA Gold Price AM. The passive fund holds physical gold in Hong Kong vaults with HSBC as custodian, charges an estimated 0.40 percent annually, and targets an expected tracking difference of minus 0.50 percent. The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the Crypto Market Structure Bill at 3:00 PM ET on January 29, 2026.

In a Thursday filing, Metaplanet outlined an offshore capital raise of up to $137 million via new common shares and stock acquisition rights. According to the filing, proceeds will fund additional Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business, and a partial repayment under an existing credit facility. Both instruments will be sold privately to overseas investors.

Nvidia's H200 chip sales in China remain paused as of January 29, 2026, with Beijing yet to approve imports and the U.S. export license still under review. The company reports no orders from Chinese customers so far, though corporate interest is strong. CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia will act quickly once approvals are granted.

On January 29, 2026, Tesla said it will invest $2 billion in xAI and reiterated that Cybercab production is slated for 2025. The company reported a 3% full-year revenue decline to $94.83 billion for 2025, outlined more than $20 billion in 2026 capital spending, and will discontinue Model S and Model X.

On January 29, 2026, Tesla's 2025 Q4 financial report showed the company still holds 11,509 BTC, valued around $1 billion at recent prices. The filing also detailed a $2 billion investment into xAI and confirmed Model S and Model X production is resuming. The update highlights capital allocation across Bitcoin, AI, and core EVs.

Strive said Wednesday it has retired 92% of the liabilities assumed in its Semler Scientific acquisition and purchased 333.9 BTC after completing its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock offering. Strong demand lifted the raise to $225 million from a $150 million target. The company's holdings now total 13,132 BTC, with $110 million of inherited debt already repaid.

Gold jumped 4.4% on Wednesday, adding about $1.65 trillion to its market value and setting a record above $5,500 with a total cap of $38.77 trillion. The single-day gain nearly equaled Bitcoin's $1.75 trillion market cap, while over five years gold has risen 173% versus Bitcoin's 164%. Bitcoin traded down during the move.

On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met in Washington to head off a U.S. government shutdown before the January 31 deadline. According to Polymarket, bettors now assign a 40% chance of a shutdown. Discussions reportedly center on separating Department of Homeland Security funding and considering short‑term appropriations to maintain operations.

In a staff statement published Wednesday, the SEC's Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets said tokenized versions of stocks and bonds remain subject to U.S. securities laws. The guidance outlines issuer-led and third‑party structures, flags risks in custodial and synthetic models, and notes that security‑based swaps can trigger registration and exchange‑trading requirements.