Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana, has outlined a set of projections for 2026 that place stablecoins at the center of several structural shifts underway across digital asset markets. His comments were shared in a public post on X and referenced a future in which the global stablecoin supply exceeds $1 trillion, alongside advances in
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market will continue to grow in 2026, fueled by adoption in emerging market economies, according to Jesse Knutson, head of operations at crypto exchange Bitfinex. Emerging market economies experience “friction” in capital formation and attracting foreign investment, Knutson told Cointelegraph Tokenizing real-world assets, the process of representing physical or traditional
This year has arguably been the biggest and most consequential on record for crypto IPOs. A surge in retail interest, renewed political tailwinds, and a reopened U.S. IPO market helped push a wave of crypto firms onto public exchanges. Reuters described a “rush to Wall Street IPOs” driven by the year’s crypto resurgence, while Barron’s
Story Highlights Galaxy Digital says stablecoins are already handling half of ACH’s transaction volume. Regulatory clarity in 2026 could push stablecoins deeper into everyday U.S. payments. Banks, payment firms, and institutions are moving on-chain faster than many expected. Stablecoins are no longer just a tool for crypto traders. They are on track to challenge one
As the Fed’s first interest rate decision of 2026 approaches, market expectations are clearly reflected in the forecasting markets. According to Polymarket data, the strongest scenario for the Fed’s interest rate decision on January 28, 2026, is that interest rates will remain unchanged. According to forecast contracts traded on Polymarket, the probability of no change
Story Highlights U.S. shutdown risk rises to 38% as Congress leaves town with no budget deal; January 31 deadline fuels uncertainty. Stalled funding talks heighten market jitters; crypto may gain appeal as investors eye Bitcoin amid political gridlock. The risk of another U.S. government shutdown is climbing as Congress left Washington for the Christmas recess
Story Highlights Reports suggest Ripple is internally preparing for a 2026 IPO with stronger governance structures. Analysts rank Ripple among top 2026 IPO candidates with estimated valuation near $50 billion. Ripple leadership denies immediate IPO plans, saying company remains well funded without public markets. Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind XRP, is once again in