Ripple President Monica Long predicts blockchain will become the “operating layer of modern finance,” forecasting 50% of Fortune 500 companies will adopt crypto by 2026 and $1 trillion in digital assets on global balance sheets.
Interactive Brokers announced on Jan. 16, 2026 it will accept 24/7 stablecoin deposits across 170 markets, enabling round-the-clock funding and faster access to trading. The move highlights growing integration of crypto rails into mainstream brokerage infrastructure.
BBK has partnered with Binance Bahrain to integrate Crypto-as-a-Service into its mobile app, expanding on‑ramp access to digital assets and reinforcing Bahrain’s role as a regional digital-asset hub.
Sen. Chris Rose has filed legislation allowing the West Virginia Treasury to allocate up to 10% of assets to precious metals and digital currencies. Supporters say the move would diversify state holdings and signal growing acceptance of crypto.
Custody giant State Street is launching tokenized deposits and stablecoins to expand its digital asset offering. The move aims to speed settlements, deepen institutional liquidity, and push further mainstream adoption of crypto infrastructure.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he expects bipartisan crypto market-structure legislation to advance and be signed by President Trump in the coming months, promising regulatory clarity and stronger investor protections. The move could position the U.S. as a global digital-assets hub and boost market sentiment.
Glory Bank will merge with Digital Asset Acquisition Corp to form OGB Financial, which plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker OGB. The move combines a regional bank with a digital-asset-focused SPAC to pursue broader product and capital opportunities.
The US Senate released a draft crypto bill that assigns regulatory responsibilities, creates an ancillary asset classification, and sets minimum standards for exchanges. The proposal aims to reduce legal uncertainty and introduce clearer oversight for digital-asset markets.
A Kraken-backed SPAC is seeking to raise $250 million in an IPO to invest in companies building infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem. The vehicle aims to accelerate consolidation and capital deployment into custody, trading, and middleware providers.
Morgan Stanley is reportedly developing its own proprietary digital wallet as part of a broader push into digital assets ahead of 2026. The move follows the bank’s announcement that it plans to launch a bitcoin ETF, which would mark a first for a major U.S. bank.