Tether has introduced USA₾, a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by federally regulated Anchorage Digital Bank under the GENIUS Act framework. The token, backed by reserves managed by Cantor Fitzgerald, targets U.S. institutions and platforms and is listed on exchanges such as Kraken, OKX, Bybit, Crypto.com, and MoonPay. USA₾ is focused on the domestic U.S. market, is not legal tender, and is not insured by FDIC or SIPC.

On January 26, Santiment said large Cardano wallets accumulated 454.7M ADA over two months while small wallets sold. At press time, ADA was $0.3487, up 0.1% daily, down 2.4% weekly, and 5.6% lower monthly. Santiment's post also noted $161,420,000 in added value and a 22.0K ADA retail outflow over three weeks.

Chainalysis' 2026 Crypto Crime Report states that Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit crypto during 2025, averaging about $44 million per day across more than 1,799 active wallets. The report finds these networks now account for roughly 20% of known laundering activity and increasingly handle funds from pig butchering scams, highlighting a growing national security concern tied to crypto-enabled cross-border flows.

India and the European Union concluded their Free Trade Agreement on 27 January 2026 after negotiations that began in June 2022, opening wider access for EU exports to India's 1.45 billion-strong market. The pact could influence how New Delhi refines its strict crypto tax regime and broader digital asset rules as the industry heads into India's 2026 budget debate. Observers are also watching how the agreement interacts with global trade tensions and Bitcoin's price, which is currently below $88k.

On January 27, Bitcoin traded near $87,760 as participation looked balanced, according to CoinStats. TradingView charts indicate a failed breakout at $88,772, with a possible $87,000 retest if local support gives way. A weekly close below $86,000 could open a path toward $82,000-$84,000 and even the $80,000 area.

Wemade has announced that Chainlink Labs has joined the Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin, a consortium focused on real-world adoption of Korean won-backed stablecoins and compliance with local regulations. The alliance, launched in November 2025, aims to build institutional-grade infrastructure, with Chainlink Labs contributing technical expertise, interoperability, and data services to support Korea's evolving stablecoin ecosystem.

On January 27, Cardano (ADA) gained 0.71% over 24 hours and traded near $0.3495, while the broader market was neutral, according to CoinStats. Price action shows a failed push above $0.3551; a daily close below support may open a move toward $0.3450, with $0.34–$0.36 consolidation likely, and on the weekly view a close under $0.30 would increase odds of a $0.2756 support test.

On January 26, 2026, Santiment said the combined market cap of the top 12 stablecoins fell $2.24 billion over a ten‑day stretch in January, alongside a -8% Bitcoin move. The firm framed this as capital rotating into safe havens, with gold above $5,000/oz and silver over $110/oz, signaling weaker on‑chain buying power.