Day: 16 January 2026

Gibraltar, Gibraltar, 16th January 2026, Chainwire

Quick Breakdown  DeadLock ransomware uses Polygon smart contracts to store and rotate proxy addresses. On-chain infrastructure makes the malware extremely difficult to disrupt. Researchers warn that blockchain-based attack techniques are becoming more common.   Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new ransomware strain, dubbed DeadLock, that quietly abuses Polygon blockchain smart ...

Quick Breakdown  Velo partners with EVOLVE, Lightnet, and OpenEden to enable RWA tokenization and regional PayFi solutions. Orbit Plus Super App launches in beta, combining multi-chain wallets, RWA trading, and loyalty rewards. Institutional listings on OKX Singapore and KuCoin boost liquidity and global adoption of Velo’s ecosystem.   Velo Protocol ...

Quick Breakdown  Exchange Netflow shows ETH outflows during pullbacks, minimal inflows on rallies, signalling disciplined supply. Holders favor accumulation over selling, creating limited sell-side liquidity for future price moves. Market structure supports potential upside if demand returns, despite no immediate bullish breakout.   Ethereum’s on-chain activity suggests a disciplined market ...

Quick Breakdown  Uniswap has launched on OKX’s X Layer, enabling swaps, liquidity provision, and trading via its app and wallet. The integration introduces zero interface fees and access to native markets like xBTC, USDT, and USDG. The move aligns with Uniswap’s broader push into low-cost layer-2 networks and OKX’s DeFi ...

Quick Breakdown  Sui’s January 14 outage was caused by a validator consensus edge-case bug, not an attack or congestion. The network was halted by design to prevent inconsistent checkpoint finalization. Sui plans automation, stronger testing, and faster recovery mechanisms going forward.   The Sui blockchain has released a post-mortem detailing ...

Quick Breakdown  State Street has launched an institutional digital asset platform focused on tokenization and crypto-based financial products. The platform will support tokenized funds, stablecoins, digital asset custody, and blockchain connectivity. The launch aligns with the growing adoption of tokenization across major traditional finance institutions.   State Street has unveiled ...

Quick Breakdown  Megatel Homes is launching MegPrime, a crypto rewards platform, following receipt of an SEC no-action letter. Renters could earn tokens toward home purchases, with potential rewards of up to $25,000. The move reflects a shifting US regulatory stance as SEC leadership signals stronger support for crypto innovation.   ...