- [DEGEN] DeFi dev Corp launches a meme coin on
bonk.fun
. The current market cap is 24M
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$SAGA
SagaEVM paused following $1.4 million exploit targeting its bridge infrastructure
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$LINK
Chainlink acquires Atlas to boost non-toxic MEV and DeFi value recapture
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$SPACE
World Liberty Financial and Spacecoin partner for satellite-powered global DeFi access
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$SKALE
SKALE and PGA TOUR partner to launch on-chain game PGA TOUR Rise
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$FARCASTER
Neynar acquires Farcaster to refocus on infrastructure over forced social growth
- BitGo prices IPO above range, raising $212.8M at a $2.08B valuation
- Binance Wallet launches AI-powered tools for social hype and narrative tracking
- Superstate raises $82.5M to expand SEC-registered equity issuance on public blockchains
- Caroline Ellison released after 14 months following testimony in FTX case
- Korean banks join Hashed to build stablecoin-focused Layer 1 blockchain
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$DONT
- DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ: DFDV) is a U.S.-based financial technology firm that operates a Digital Asset Treasury primarily focused on the Solana (SOL) ecosystem.
The company manages its treasury by holding and staking SOL while simultaneously operating an AI-driven platform that connects the commercial real estate industry with lending solutions.
$SENT
- Binance, Bybit has listed Sentient (SENT) opening trading for SENT/USDT. Sentient is an open intelligence network building the "GRID" to unify AI models, agents, and research tools into one system. As a high-risk project, users must pass periodic quizzes and acknowledge high volatility before trading SENT on the platform.
$ELSA
- Upbit listed HeyElsa (ELSA) on its KRW, BTC, and USDT markets on January 22, 2026, supported via the Base network. HeyElsa is a DeFAI platform that enables users to execute on-chain financial activities like staking and portfolio management using a natural language AI interface.
The ELSA token serves essential functions within the ecosystem, primarily for staking and accessing transaction fee discounts.
$SKR
- Binance Futures launched the SKRUSDT Perpetual Contract on January 22, 2026, offering up to 20x leverage. The underlying asset is Solana Mobile Seeker (SKR), a decentralized mobile ecosystem utilizing TEEPin network architecture. The contract is settled in USDT, supporting 24/7 trading and Multi-Assets Mode with funding fees settled every four hours.
$IMU
$FIGHT
- Spot trading for IMU, FIGHT begins on January 22, 2026, across supported regions
$SAGA
- SagaEVM, an Ethereum-compatible chain on the Saga network, suffered an exploit resulting in a loss of approximately $1.4 million. The attacker targeted a vulnerability in the bridging infrastructure to drain liquidity and unauthorized assets.
The Saga team has paused the affected chain and is working with security partners to investigate the incident.
$LINK
- Chainlink has acquired Atlas IP to enhance its "non-toxic MEV" capabilities and accelerate the expansion of its value recapture tool, Chainlink SVR.
The integration allows DeFi protocols to recapture liquidation value through fair auctions, preventing profit leakage to predatory MEV bots. Following the acquisition, Atlas will exclusively support Chainlink and deprecate its services on rival oracle provider RedStone.
$SPACE
- World Liberty Financial is partnering with Spacecoin to enable satellite-powered DeFi, providing financial access in remote areas with limited internet. The collaboration leverages low-earth orbit satellites to ensure a resilient, globally accessible decentralized network independent of terrestrial connectivity. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between space technology and blockchain, allowing users worldwide to interact with DeFi protocols securely.
$SKALE
- SKALE has partnered with the PGA TOUR and Solis Interactive to launch "PGA TOUR Rise," a free-to-play mobile golf strategy game.
The game utilizes SKALE's zero-gas architecture to enable seamless on-chain trading and true digital ownership of in-game assets. As the first major application on the "SKALE on Base" ecosystem, it aims to onboard millions of users into Web3 through real-world rewards.
$FARCASTER
- Farcaster was acquired by Neynar, its lead infrastructure provider, ending Merkle Manufactory's oversight following confusing pivots and investor pressure. The article argues that while the protocol's architecture and community are robust, inconsistent branding and a lack of conviction led to its "decaying orbit.” Neynar's developer-focused leadership is seen as a better fit to maintain Farcaster as essential crypto social infrastructure rather than a "social unicorn.”
BitGo priced its U.S. IPO at $18 per share, exceeding the expected range and raising approximately $212.8 million. The offering values the Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm at roughly $2.08 billion, marking the first digital asset listing of 2026. Trading commenced on the NYSE under the ticker "BTGO" following a profitable 2025 and strong institutional demand.
Binance Wallet (Web) introduced AI-driven features: Social Hype for trend ranking, Topic Rush for narrative discovery, and AI Assistant for instant token summaries. These tools analyze social sentiment and on-chain inflows across BSC, Solana, and Base to help users identify high-momentum opportunities. The update also includes trading tools like "Quick Buy" and batch strategies to streamline execution based on real-time AI insights.
Superstate raised $82.5 million in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global to scale its RWA infrastructure. The company plans to expand beyond tokenized Treasuries to launch an on-chain issuance layer for SEC-registered equities on Ethereum and Solana. With over $1.2 billion in assets under management, Superstate aims to modernize capital markets by enabling direct digital share issuance to investors.
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has been released from federal custody after serving 14 months. Her shortened sentence was a result of her extensive cooperation and crucial testimony against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Ellison will now undergo a period of supervised release following her involvement in the multi-billion dollar crypto collapse.
Major South Korean banks have joined a consortium led by VC firm Hashed to develop a new Layer 1 blockchain. The project focuses on building a standardized infrastructure for a robust South Korean Won (KRW)-pegged stablecoin economy.
This collaboration aims to integrate traditional banking with on-chain finance to drive the mass adoption of digital assets.
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