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Step Finance Reports Treasury Breach, 261,854 SOL ($30M) Stolen Jan 31, 2026

On January 31, 2026, Step Finance said several treasury and fee wallets were compromised during APAC hours, with about 261,854 SOL valued near $30 million stolen. CertiK noted the stake authorization had been transferred before withdrawal, and the STEP token fell over 90% within 24 hours as the team stated user funds were not impacted.

US Justice Department Secures Over $400 Million From Helix Bitcoin Mixer Forfeiture in January 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in cryptocurrencies, cash, and real estate connected to the Helix Bitcoin Mixer, concluding litigation against its operator Larry Dean Harmon in January 2026. Helix, active from 2014 to 2017, processed over 354,468 Bitcoin allegedly tied to criminal activity, while Harmon was charged in 2020 and later sentenced in 2024 to prison time, supervised release, and asset forfeiture. The case unfolds amid broader U.S. regulatory action on crypto mixers and a policy shift on criminal enforcement for certain regulatory violations involving exchanges and developers.

Collins J. Okoth

Lighter and Axiom unveil Lighter EVM rollup on January 30, expanding into a broader DeFi platform

On January 30, Lighter announced a collaboration with Axiom to introduce Lighter EVM, an Ethereum-compatible rollup designed to extend the platform into a wider DeFi ecosystem. The system uses Axiom's OpenVM 2.0 and SWIRL proof method to deliver ZK-verified, low-cost, high-throughput execution while enabling rapid interoperability with Lighter's markets. Axiom has also strengthened fiat-to-crypto access via earlier integrations with Onramper and MoonPay, allowing users to fund trading with a broad range of payment options.

ChangeNOW's Non-Custodial Swap Platform: 1,500 Assets on 110+ Chains

Updated on January 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM UTC, this review covers ChangeNOW, a non-custodial crypto platform founded in 2017 with over 8 million users. It supports instant swaps across 1,500 assets on 110+ blockchains, averages 1–2 minutes per swap, and allows transactions from $2 with no upper limits. Fiat access spans 70+ currencies and major payment rails, with Trustpilot feedback around 4.5/5 from 13,000+ reviews.

Cryptopolitan Media

Ledger adds native Etherlink Layer 2 support on Tezos and prepares in-wallet staking

On January 30, 2026, Ledger said it had expanded its Tezos ecosystem support by adding native integration for Etherlink, the blockchain's EVM-compatible Layer 2. The move gives Etherlink users access to institutional-grade hardware wallet protections, Clear Signing, swaps, and full account visibility via Ledger's desktop and mobile apps, while future native staking is expected to deepen XTZ delegation and network participation.

Bybit launches Georgia crypto card with Mastercard, 10% cashback up to $150

On January 29, 2026, Bybit rolled out a crypto payment card in Georgia with Mastercard acceptance, allowing spending at participating merchants under applicable rules and location limits. The program offers 10% cashback, capped at $150 for new users and $75 for existing users, with a $100 minimum deposit required within 30 days of approval. Virtual and physical cards are available, with EMV 3-D Secure and Google Pay support.

Alexander Stefanov

Chinese-Language Networks Anchor Global Crypto Laundering on 28 Jan 2026

On 28 January 2026, authorities tracking illicit crypto flows confronted a professionalized laundering layer embedded in Chinese-language financial networks. Stablecoins and self-custodied wallets enable rapid cross-border movement, shifting enforcement from tracing single wallets to disrupting the networks that process these funds.

Kosta Gushterov

Mesh Connect lands $1B valuation as investors back crypto infrastructure

On January 28, 2026, Mesh Connect reached a $1 billion valuation after closing a new funding round, signaling growing confidence in crypto payments infrastructure. The company is processing close to $10 billion in monthly transactions and plans to expand in Latin America, Asia, and Europe, focusing on deeper integrations rather than direct consumer outreach.

Nifty Gateway details NFT shutdown plan with permanent hosting and April 23 withdrawal deadline

Nifty Gateway has set out how it will protect users' NFTs as the Gemini-owned marketplace winds down, including a 90-day withdrawal window ending April 23. The platform plans to move most token metadata and media to Arweave while continuing to host certain 2021-era NFTs on its own servers indefinitely, and is preparing a bulk withdrawal tool for collectors holding multiple assets.

Gemini Sets Nifty Gateway Shutdown for February 23, 2026, Withdrawal-Only Mode Live

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.