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Solana's real‑world asset TVL reached $1.12 billion, up 18.84% in 30 days, alongside 134,656 holders and $1.73 billion in monthly transfers. On January 16, U.S. Solana spot ETFs saw $2.2 million in net outflows. SOL traded at $143.72, rising 0.81% on the day and 16.1% over 30 days.

On 17 January 2026, Goldman Sachs said on its latest earnings call it remains committed to tokenization even as the CLARITY Act’s progress has stalled. The Senate Banking Committee removed the bill from markup, while Coinbase withdrew support over concerns about tokenized equities and stablecoin incentives. Attention is turning to alternative market structure efforts in Congress.

DTCC’s Global Head Nadine Chakar said at a Thursday virtual forum the firm will prioritize interoperability across blockchains over closed ecosystems for tokenized securities. The company is working with Canton Network and plans support for an Ethereum-compatible “AppChain.” Separately, on January 7, 2026, the SEC approved DTCC’s expanded ACS Triparty Service under FICC following a September 2025 filing.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed legislation on January 17 to place digital financial assets under banking oversight and require licensed crypto exchanges. The measure defines stablecoins, asset-backed tokens, and electronic financial instruments, aiming to strengthen investor protections and fintech growth. Prior permissions within the AIFC are broadened by these nationwide rules.

On January 16, 2026, Grant Cardone promoted a hybrid model that pairs income‑generating apartments with Bitcoin; Cardone Capital first launched the approach in December 2024. He plans 10 funds combining 10,000 BTC and 15,000 units, with crypto targeted at 15%–50% of assets. This push comes as President Donald Trump advances housing proposals, including limits on institutional single‑family purchases.

Grant Cardone is rolling out a real estate structure that channels cash flow from large U.S. multifamily properties into Bitcoin while exploring tokenized ownership. The approach is expanding as President Donald Trump outlines plans to curb institutional buying of single-family homes and push borrowing costs lower, reshaping the housing investment landscape.

Coinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act on January 14 after Brian Armstrong warned of a de facto ban on tokenized equities, expanded DeFi data access, and possible limits on stablecoin rewards. Citron Research alleged he sought to blunt competition, while a Senate committee delayed a planned markup on January 15.

Hong Kong Deputy Financial Secretary Huang Weilun said at a recent event the city will step up stablecoin oversight and expand gold storage capacity. Basel finalized bank crypto rules impose a 1250% risk weight on permissionless chain stablecoins from January 1, 2026. The plan includes reaching 2,000 tons of gold by 2026.

Gold and silver remain firmly supported in early 2026 as easing U.S. monetary expectations, sustained central-bank demand, and structural supply constraints reinforce what increasingly looks like a regime shift rather than a late-cycle rally. With gold trading near $4,600 and silver consolidating above $90, analysts see continued upside as macro tailwinds persist.

On Thursday, South Korea's National Assembly approved amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act to legalize the issuance and trading of tokenized securities, with the laws set to take effect in January 2027. The new framework enables blockchain-based securities to be issued on distributed ledgers and traded via licensed intermediaries, while regulators prepare supporting infrastructure and market participants position for growth in a sector projected to reach trillions of dollars globally.