&lt;p&gt;The DeFi landscape continues to evolve with blockchain ecosystems competing for dominance through innovative applications and strategic partnerships. Total Value Locked (TVL) is one of the key metrics to measure the health and attractiveness of these ecosystems. In this article, we have compiled a list of the top 10 blockchains in January 2026 by TVL growth, with a minimum Range of $10 million, using data from &lt;a href=&quot;https://defillama.com/chains?minTvl=10000000&amp;amp;maxTvl=&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;DefiLlama&lt;/a&gt;, a leading DeFi analytics platform.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;What is TVL?&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Total Value Locked (TVL) is a key metric in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem that represents the total U.S. dollar value of digital assets that are currently locked in DeFi platforms. These assets can include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, liquidity tokens, and other digital assets used for various purposes such as staking, liquidity provision, and yield farming. It serves as an indicator of a DeFi platform&#039;s health and popularity, reflecting user trust and engagement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Top 10 Blockchains in January 2026 by TVL Growth&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Following chains saw the highest TVL growth in January 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1. MegaETH&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2. Mezo&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;3. Gala&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4. Provenance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;5. PolyNetwork&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;6. Ethereal&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;7. Starknet&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;8. Polygon&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;9. Scroll&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;10. Hyperliquid L1&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_6980593927581.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Top 10 Blockchains in January 2026 by TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;574&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;1. MegaETH&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MegaETH tops the table with 120066% growth in January 2026. MegaETH is a real-time Ethereum L2 designed for Web2-scale performance, targeting sub-second (millisecond-level) latency and up to 100,000 TPS through a parallel, specialized node architecture, enabling instant UX for DeFi, gaming, and on-chain apps while retaining Ethereum security.​ Its TVL is now valued at $12.32 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_6980515a3ab6b.png&quot; alt=&quot;MegaETH&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocol that drives TVL Growth for MagaETH:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Kumbaya&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+120044%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;2. Mezo&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mezo comes in Second place with 535% growth in January 2026. Mezo is a Bitcoin‑first, EVM‑compatible finance layer that lets you borrow, spend, and earn without selling BTC, using it as collateral to mint its 100% Bitcoin‑backed stablecoin MUSD for everyday, bank‑free finance and yield. Its TVL is now valued at $27.54 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_69805187e41ae.png&quot; alt=&quot;Mezo&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Mezo:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Upshift&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;24.79%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Tigris Mezo&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;+10.35%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;3. Gala&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Gala comes in third place with 340% growth in January 2026. Gala is a Layer 1 blockchain built by Gala as the core infrastructure for its Web3 entertainment ecosystem, spanning gaming, music, and film. Designed on Hyperledger Fabric with a proof‑of‑authority style, high‑throughput architecture, it offers near‑instant, low‑cost transactions to handle Web2‑scale workloads like real‑time games while adding Web3 features such as on‑chain asset ownership and rewards. Its TVL is now valued at $14.4 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698051a7145bf.png&quot; alt=&quot;Gala&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Gala:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Amber Finance&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;+785%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;4. Provenance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Provenance comes in fourth place with 63.63% growth in January 2026. Provenance is a secure, scalable platform designed to enhance transparency and trust in financial services and supply chains. It enables easy asset tokenization, streamlined compliance, and verifiable data sharing, empowering businesses with decentralized trust and operational efficiency. Its TVL is now valued at $942.26 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698051f90ca2d.png&quot; alt=&quot;Provenance&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Provenance:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Figure Markets&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+56.83%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;5. PolyNetwork&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PolyNetwork comes in fifth place with 57.71% growth in January 2026. PolyNetwork was a cross-chain interoperability protocol enabling asset transfers across over 20 blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon via smart contracts and bridges, fostering DeFi and Web3 infrastructure. It gained notoriety in August 2021 after a massive $611 million hack exploited access control flaws in its cross-chain contracts. Facing repeated exploits and shifting market conditions, PolyNetwork fully terminated all services on September 30, 2024. Despite this, DefiLlama continues displaying its TVL at around $333.07 million as the platform tracks on-chain locked value via automated smart contract queries even for inactive or shutdown protocols, reflecting residual liquidity rather than active usage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;6. Ethereal&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ethereal comes in sixth place with 38.22% growth in January 2026. Ethereal is a Layer-1 blockchain designed for scalable, secure, and gas-free transactions. It supports EVM-compatible decentralized apps, DeFi protocols, and Web3 gaming with institutional-grade PoS BFT security. Ethereal also powers a decentralized exchange (DEX) offering deep liquidity and fast execution. Its TVL is now valued at $72.51 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698052353e146.png&quot; alt=&quot;Ethereal&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Ethereal:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Ethereal DEX&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;+38.60%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;7. Starknet&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Starknet comes in seventh place with 16.77% growth in January 2026. Starknet is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) validity-rollup (ZK-rollup) using STARK proofs for massive scalability. It bundles transactions off-chain into a single proof verified on Ethereum, slashing costs and boosting throughput to thousands of TPS while preserving security. It powers dApps in DeFi, gaming, and beyond, with growing Bitcoin interoperability. Its TVL is valued at $301.03 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_69805267edc7b.png&quot; alt=&quot;Starknet&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Starknet:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Extended&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+60.98%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;ForgeYields&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+31.88%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;8. Polygon&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Polygon comes in eighth place with 6.69% growth in January 2026. Polygon is a leading Ethereum Layer 2 network that delivers fast, low-cost transactions while inheriting Ethereum&amp;rsquo;s security, enabling scalable dApps, DeFi, and Web3 use cases across multiple interoperable chains like Polygon PoS and zkEVM. Its TVL is now valued at $1.171 billion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698052a70108c.png&quot; alt=&quot;Polygon&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocol that drives TVL Growth for Polygon:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Messina.one&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+30261%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Everclear&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+1237%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;WINK&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+707%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;9. Scroll&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scroll comes at ninth with 5.08% growth in January 2026. Scroll is an Ethereum Layer‑2 zkEVM rollup that scales the network with low fees and high throughput while remaining bytecode‑level compatible with Ethereum, so existing smart contracts can migrate seamlessly without changes. Its TVL is now valued at $210.95 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698052d1da137.png&quot; alt=&quot;Scroll&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocols that drive TVL Growth for Scroll:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Morpho&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+348%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;Stargate Finance&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 18.5px;&quot;&gt;+63.94%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;10. Hyperliquid L1&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hyperliquid L1 comes at tenth with 4.38% growth in January 2026. Hyperliquid is a high‑performance Layer 1 blockchain purpose‑built for trading, using its HyperBFT consensus and dual HyperCore/HyperEVM architecture to deliver CEX‑like speed, on‑chain orderbooks, and EVM‑compatible smart contracts with sub‑second finality. Its TVL is now valued at $1.477 billion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://ds7uldi88krbs.cloudfront.net/posts/post_698052f82bb0c.png&quot; alt=&quot;Hyperliquid&#039;s January 2026 TVL Growth&quot; width=&quot;857&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top protocol that drives TVL Growth for Hyperliquid L1:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Protocol&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;TVL Growth (Jan 2026)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PrimeFi&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;+116%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Arkis&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;+62.24%&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), tracking the Total Value Locked (TVL) across various blockchains provides invaluable insights into market trends and investor confidence. This analysis, based on data from DeFi Llama, highlights the top 10 blockchains that have experienced significant growth in TVL over January 2026, with a minimum TVL of $10 million.&lt;/p&gt;

Top 10 Blockchains in January 2026 by TVL Growth

&lt;p&gt;Bitcoin has plunged below $75,000 to its lowest level in 10 months, wiping out billions and rattling the crypto world. Trading at around $75K currently, that&#039;s a sharp 2.2% daily drop from $76,895, and a staggering 40% off its 2025 peak of $126,296.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;The Sharp Decline Unfolds&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The slide started late last week, with BTC dipping under $80,000 amid thin weekend trading, hitting $74,420 intraday, levels not seen since April 2025. Over seven days, it&#039;s down nearly 11%, with $5 billion in leveraged positions liquidated in three days alone. Ethereum and altcoins followed suit, some shedding 6% or more, as panic selling gripped exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. This isn&#039;t isolated; the total crypto market shed over $200 billion in days. Bitcoin&#039;s dominance hovers near 55%, but fear rules: the Crypto Fear &amp;amp; Greed Index screams &quot;Extreme Fear&quot; at 14. Volume spiked to $492 million, yet sellers dominate, pushing the 50-day moving average to $89,412.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Key Triggers Behind the Plunge&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;President Trump&#039;s &quot;Liberation Day&quot; tariffs back in April 2025 set the stage, crushing risk assets and echoing now with fresh trade war jitters. Then came the Fed chair nomination of Kevin Warsh on January 31, signaling tighter policy and liquidity crunch, BTC fell 6.5% to $78,719 that day. Macro pressures piled on: stocks wobbled, with Dow Inc. volatile amid industrial slowdown fears. Overleveraged traders got wrecked, amplifying the cascade. Analysts point to fading post-election hype; Trump&#039;s pro-crypto push propelled 2025&#039;s highs, but reality bit back.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Investor Sentiment Sours&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Crypto holders are spooked. Retail wallets show outflows, institutions pause ETF buys after $50B 2025 inflows.[ from prior] Social media buzzes with &quot;capitulation&quot; talk; X (Twitter) trends like #BitcoinCrash dominate. Yet, 43% green days in the last 30 suggest volatility, not doom, BTC&#039;s down 3.64% monthly but holds $1.5 trillion market cap.​ Long-term bulls eye support at $70,000; a breach could test $60K. Whales accumulated quietly last month, per on-chain data.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Road to Recovery?&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bright spots glimmer. Forecasts predict a rebound: $79,338 minimum for February, averaging $91,854, potentially +20.9% ROI by month-end. Technicals show oversold RSI; historical patterns post-40% corrections (2022, 2024) led to rallies. Ethereum&#039;s Pectra upgrade and DeFi TVL stability could lift tides. Trump&#039;s &quot;crypto capital&quot; vision endures, stablecoins hit $4T volume yearly. Volatility is in crypto&#039;s DNA, this dip might be the buy opportunity of 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

Bitcoin Crashes to 10-Month Low

&lt;p&gt;The U.S. SEC has released important guidance on the rules for tokenized securities. Issued on January 28, 2026, by the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets, this joint statement addresses years of uncertainty. It allows blockchain-based versions of stocks, bonds, and ETFs to integrate smoothly into mainstream markets.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Breaking Down the Guidance&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The SEC defines a &quot;tokenized security&quot; as a traditional security that has been repackaged as a crypto asset, with ownership tracked on a blockchain. The agency emphasizes that technology does not change the existing rules. Whether records are on a digital ledger or in a dusty filing cabinet, registration, disclosure, and investor protections still fully apply. Two main pathways emerge. Issuer-sponsored tokenization allows companies to create blockchain versions of their own assets. Third-party sponsorship divides into custodial models and synthetic ones that use derivatives to mirror value without direct ownership. This framework does not offer blanket approval; it serves as a roadmap that requires compliance at every step.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;DTC&#039;s Pilot Paves the Way&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The SEC staff&amp;rsquo;s no-action letter to the DTC on December 11, 2025, provides three years of relief for its DTCC Tokenization Services. DTC can now tokenize &quot;Subject Securities,&quot; such as Russell 1000 stocks, major index ETFs (S&amp;amp;P 500, Nasdaq-100), and U.S. Treasuries. Participants can register blockchain wallets, ask DTC to convert entitlements into tokens, and trade these tokens on public or permissioned chains. Tokens will not count for collateral or settlement in DTC&#039;s risk systems, which reduces systemic risk. Quarterly reporting and transparency on blockchains, standards, and fees ensure openness. While this is narrow in scope, it represents a significant change for an organization handling trillions each day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Market Momentum Meets Regulation&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) have surged to $36 billion in value, attracting major players such as BlackRock and JPMorgan. Nasdaq&amp;rsquo;s proposed rule changes for tokenized equity trading are perfectly aligned, requiring identical rights and CUSIPs to their fungible counterparts. Following Trump&amp;rsquo;s 2025 re-election, new SEC leadership has shifted focus from enforcement to innovation, reflecting Chairman Paul Atkins&#039; push for fairness with his &quot;Project Crypto.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;What It Means for Investors and Innovators&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Imagine trading blue-chip stocks on Ethereum or Solana, available 24/7, with atomic settlement reducing T+1 to mere seconds. Retail investors can gain fractional ownership of Treasuries, while institutions can access programmable bonds. The future may see improved liquidity for trillions in illiquid assets. Challenges remain, such as interoperability across chains, oracle reliability, and scaling issues. However, with DTC&#039;s launch planned for 2026, expect pilots to increase significantly.&lt;/p&gt;

SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities  

&lt;p&gt;Ethereum&amp;rsquo;s ERC-8004 upgrade is about to go live on the mainnet. This new standard aims to boost AI agents by providing them with verifiable identities and portable reputations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;What ERC-8004 Brings to the Table&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At its core, ERC-8004 addresses a major challenge: &quot;how do AI agents trust each other in a decentralized world?&quot; Unlike ERC-20 tokens or ERC-721 NFTs designed for human-controlled assets, this standard creates on-chain registries for AI identities. Agents can find peers, confirm reputations, and negotiate deals off-chain for efficiency, settling only essential proofs on Ethereum. Proposed in August 2025 and refined by contributors from the Ethereum Foundation and MetaMask&#039;s AI lead, Marco De Rossi, development is now paused for a smooth rollout. Ethereum&#039;s official X post on January 27 hinted at the launch, generating excitement in developer channels. It also works well with Layer-2s like Base, using Coinbase&#039;s x402 for instant stablecoin payments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Perfect Timing for AI&#039;s Big Leap&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This comes just as AI agents transition from experimental tools to real revenue generators, managing payments, data trades, and decisions at scale. ERC-8004 changes the game, using Ethereum as an unbiased referee. Without gatekeepers, AI markets can flow freely; one agent&#039;s reputation moves everywhere, enabling collaborations across platforms. Ethereum&#039;s network is ready. After last year&#039;s Pectra upgrade, it is running smoothly with more blob space and lower transaction costs. AI integration fits perfectly into 2026 plans, combining DeFi, RWAs, and now dAI. Developers view it as Ethereum&#039;s shift to a leading role in AI infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Market Reacts with ETH Optimism&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Crypto markets reacted positively to the news. ETH climbed 4.2% to $3,450 overnight and is approaching $4,000 resistance, with daily volume reaching $120 billion, a 15% increase week over week. Bitcoin remained steady at $95,200, but altcoin AI projects surged: FET up 12%, RNDR up 9%, AGIX up 7%. DeFi&#039;s total value locked rose to $145 billion (up 5% following the announcement), with Layer-2s like Arbitrum and Optimism seeing spikes in AI agent testnets. Stablecoin transfers hit $5.2 trillion year to date, ideal for agent micropayments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Why This Changes Everything&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ERC-8004 lays the groundwork for the economy of the future. Imagine AI swarms optimizing supply chains, sharing information, or managing DAOs without human oversight. There are risks, such as smart contract bugs or reputation manipulation, but Ethereum&#039;s proven security and audits help reduce these concerns. As one developer put it: &quot;AI services can work together without gatekeepers.&quot; With the mainnet launch approaching, expect a surge of dApps. Ethereum is transforming into the foundation for trustless AI.&lt;/p&gt;

Ethereum to launch ERC-8004 on mainnet

&lt;p&gt;Tether has officially rolled out USA₮, a fully U.S.-regulated, dollar-pegged powerhouse tailored exclusively for American users and institutions. Launched on January 27, 2026, this &quot;Made in America&quot; token rides the wave of the GENIUS Act, President Trump&#039;s landmark legislation that finally gave stablecoins a federal green light. Forget offshore uncertainties; USA₮ promises rock-solid compliance, transparency, and seamless integration into the U.S. financial bloodstream.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;The Regulatory Rocket Fuel&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The GENIUS Act, signed into law last July, flipped the script on stablecoin chaos by mandating reserves, licensing, and oversight through nationally chartered banks. Enter Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., the issuer of USA₮, America&#039;s pioneering federally regulated stablecoin bank. Backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars and custodied by Wall Street heavyweight Cantor Fitzgerald, USA₮ checks every box for institutional trust. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino called it &quot;a digital dollar made in America,&quot; while new Tether USA₮ chief Bo Hines emphasized &quot;stability, transparency, and responsible governance.&quot; With USDT still dominating globally at a whopping $187 billion market cap, USA₮ carves out a compliant U.S. niche. Stablecoin volumes exploded to $4 trillion in 2025, powered by remittances, DeFi, and payments. USA₮ taps this vein, offering U.S. platforms a GENIUS-compliant alternative amid restrictions on non-U.S. tokens like USDT.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Live on Top Platforms&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;USA₮ is already live in Phase 1 on heavy-hitters like Bybit, Crypto.com, Kraken, OKX, and Moonpay. U.S.-regulated exchanges and banks are queuing up, positioning themselves for rapid adoption in payments, trading, and beyond. Picture this: Institutions swapping clunky wires for instant, low-cost digital dollars, all under federal watch. Early movers get first dibs on what could become the backbone of American crypto infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Why It Matters?&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;USA₮ is a Tether&#039;s masterstroke to cement U.S. dollar supremacy in the digital age. While USDT conquers the world (90% of stablecoin volume), USA₮ feeds America&#039;s &quot;highly digital payment infrastructure.&quot; Think cross-border trade, DeFi yields, and payroll on blockchain.​ Critics might nitpick, but for traders and firms, it&#039;s a game-changer. As crypto adoption tops charts USA₮ could supercharge the $123B DeFi TVL and $50B NFT markets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;The Road Ahead&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tether&#039;s ecosystem muscle ensures USA₮ scales fast. Expect integrations with RWAs, DePIN, and Web3 gaming by mid-2026. With Trump&#039;s pro-crypto push, this launch screams &quot;America First&quot; in fintech. Stablecoins aren&#039;t fringe anymore; they&#039;re infrastructure. USA₮ just made the U.S. the undisputed arena.&lt;/p&gt;

Tether Unleashes USA₮

&lt;p&gt;Hyperliquid&#039;s native token HYPE is on fire, surging 24% in the last 24 hours to reach $27.99 amid explosive trading activity. The rally kicked off after news broke that the platform&#039;s HIP-3 open interest smashed an all-time high of $790 million, signaling massive trader confidence in this decentralized perpetuals powerhouse.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Breaking the Record&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hyperliquid, the layer-1 blockchain built for high-speed derivatives trading, just notched a historic win with HIP-3 open interest peaking at $790M. This upgrade, which rolled out advanced perpetual futures features earlier this year, has transformed the platform into a go-to for leveraged bets on everything from BTC to altcoins. Daily volume spiked to over $500 million, dwarfing its 214 million average, while HYPE&#039;s market cap climbed past $9.37 billion.​ Traders piled in as the token broke out of a multi-week falling wedge pattern, with day highs touching $28.25 after opening at $24.91. That&#039;s a whopping $2.70 gain, pushing past key resistance at $25.34, the 50-day moving average. Year-to-date, HYPE&#039;s up from lows of $9.33, though still shy of its $59 peak.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Bullish Momentum&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MACD lines crossed bullishly, and RSI climbed into overbought territory without flashing reversal signals yet. Volume exploded 133% above average, confirming real buying pressure. Short-term holders flipped long after dipping to $21.44 earlier this month, with recent lows at $23.26 on January 25 giving way to this breakout. Broader market context helps too. Bitcoin&#039;s steady grind above $88K and Ethereum&#039;s $2,970 hold have lifted perp DEXes like Hyperliquid, which boasts sub-second finality and zero-gas trades via its custom HyperBFT consensus. Open interest at $790M now rivals centralized giants, proving DeFi&#039;s edge in liquidity and speed.​&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;Why Traders Are All In&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enhanced liquidity pools and lower fees drew whales betting big on 50x leverage without CEX custody risks. Community buzz on X lit up post-announcement, with influencers calling it &quot;the new dYdX killer.&quot; Institutional eyes are turning too, as Trump&#039;s pro-crypto policies keep sentiment sky-high. A pullback to $25 support isn&#039;t off the table if broader crypto cools, but momentum suggests $30 next if OI holds. Hyperliquid&#039;s TVL has ballooned 300% YTD, cementing its spot in DeFi&#039;s top tier.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;What&#039;s Next for HYPE?&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This surge caps a wild January: from $24.20 early-month lows to today&#039;s highs, HYPE&#039;s outpaced most alts. Analysts eye $29 short-term if resistance cracks, with 2026 forecasts averaging $24-28 but upside to $30+ on adoption. For traders, it&#039;s simple: Hyperliquid&#039;s turning hype into infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;

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