On January 24, 2026, Nifty Gateway said it had moved to withdrawal-only mode and set February 23, 2026 as its closure date. Gemini will continue to support NFTs through Gemini Wallet and will email users holding USD, ETH, or NFTs with redemption steps, including withdrawals via linked Gemini Exchange accounts or bank transfers through Stripe.

On January 27, 2026, Ethena Labs Research filed a proposal to reduce the Ethena Risk Committee from five to three voting members ahead of the next election. The change requires a majority vote from ENA and sENA holders, and supporters say a leaner committee would improve efficiency, accountability, and role clarity.

On January 27, 2026, Catie Romero-Finger argued that company and DAO treasuries should not bankroll influencer personas in Web3 marketing. She urged teams to publish payments, cap creator fees, require ROI hypotheses, and track performance on-chain, citing UK FCA action against fin-fluencers. The piece emphasizes paying for outcomes and prioritizing user education and support.

Circle and Aleo said Tuesday that USDCx, a privacy‑oriented representation of USDC, is live on Aleo via Circle's xReserve. The asset is fully backed by USDC held in xReserve and interoperable with USDC on networks such as Ethereum, reflecting privacy‑focused chains' efforts to access regulated, dollar‑pegged assets amid growing demand for onchain confidentiality tools.

On January 27, 2026 in London, CT3 announced the public release of CT3 Secure Storage, a decentralized data service open to all users. According to CT3, it introduces NFT-based access keys, supports files up to 1TB, uses pay‑as‑you‑go pricing with automatic refunds, and has migrated from Solana to Polygon (EVM) to enhance reliability and integrations.

Chainalysis' 2026 Crypto Crime Report states that Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit crypto during 2025, averaging about $44 million per day across more than 1,799 active wallets. The report finds these networks now account for roughly 20% of known laundering activity and increasingly handle funds from pig butchering scams, highlighting a growing national security concern tied to crypto-enabled cross-border flows.

Wemade has announced that Chainlink Labs has joined the Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin, a consortium focused on real-world adoption of Korean won-backed stablecoins and compliance with local regulations. The alliance, launched in November 2025, aims to build institutional-grade infrastructure, with Chainlink Labs contributing technical expertise, interoperability, and data services to support Korea's evolving stablecoin ecosystem.

As of January 27, 2026, Bitwise will act as a vault curator on Morpho and roll out a non-custodial strategy targeting 6% APY, with plans to add more approaches. The firm will appoint Jonathan Man, CFA, to oversee the portfolio. According to the article, Morpho held $6.72B in TVL and generated $7.28M in weekly fees.