Blockchain security firm SlowMist warned that attackers re-registered expired domains tied to long-standing Snap Store publishers, enabling fake wallet updates to harvest recovery seed phrases. In a post on X, its CISO 23pds said the scheme impersonates Exodus, Ledger Live and Trust Wallet, and confirmed publisher domains storewise[.]tech and vagueentertainment[.]com were compromised.

On January 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to reengage with decentralized social networks by 2026 and has begun using Firefly.social. He criticized crypto social projects for leaning on speculative tokens and urged community participation to prioritize content and long-term utility. He also signaled optimism toward Lens following its acquisition by Mask Network.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said in a January 21, 2026 post that he intends to fully migrate back to decentralized social media in 2026, arguing that healthier mass communication requires open competition rather than engagement algorithms. He highlighted his current use of the Firefly multi-client interface for X, Lens, Farcaster and Bluesky, while warning that many token-based social projects create bubbles around influencers instead of supporting quality content.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong plans to issue its first licences for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers in Q1, describing the regulatory stance as "responsible and sustainable." The regime, passed in 2025, imposes strict reserve and redemption standards, while 11 trading platforms are already licensed under SFC oversight.

Bhutan plans to deploy a validator on the Sei Network in Q1 through a collaboration between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments' technology division. Officials highlighted future workstreams in payments, tokenization and digital ID. Bitbo estimates the kingdom holds around 11,286 BTC worth over $1 billion alongside an Ethereum-powered self-sovereign ID program.

On Tuesday, Patrick Witt said the crypto market structure bill will need concessions to reach 60 votes in the U.S. Senate. The Banking and Agriculture Committees delayed Thursday markups to build bipartisan support, while Coinbase's Brian Armstrong withdrew backing, saying he'd "rather have no bill than a bad bill." The proposal aims to define SEC and CFTC oversight, and Witt urged pragmatism to keep momentum.

Noble, a stablecoin-focused blockchain, said on Tuesday it will move from the Cosmos SDK to a standalone EVM layer-1, targeting a March 18 launch. The team cited stronger tooling and developer accessibility, and claimed over $22 billion in transaction volume since 2023, 30,000 monthly active users, and liquidity coverage for 50+ blockchains.

Solana Mobile opened claims for its SKR token to Seeker phone owners and active dApp participants, with eligible season 1 developers also included. The airdrop offers a 90-day claim window via the built-in wallet, draws on a 10 billion supply with 30% set for airdrops and launch unlocks, and features a linear inflation schedule starting at 10%.