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29 Jan 2026, 12:13
Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally
Bitcoin has been called "digital gold," and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.
29 Jan 2026, 12:12
IOTA Intraday Analysis: 29 January 2026 Short-Term Strategy
IOTA under bearish pressure at 0.08; 0.0836 support critical, breakdown accelerates decline. Watch for breakout above 0.0858, BTC correlation key.
29 Jan 2026, 12:12
Hong Kong Broadens Gold Market Access Through Hang Seng Gold ETF and Tokenized Units
Hong Kong is expanding investor access to gold through the launch of the Hang Seng Gold ETF, a physically backed fund that also outlines future plans for tokenized unit classes. The Hang Seng Gold ETF (03170.HK) went live on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange earlier today providing investors with exposure to gold prices through a locally stored physical structure. Physically Backed Gold ETF Launches in Hong Kong The Hang Seng Gold ETF is backed by physical gold bars with all bullion held in designated vaults located in Hong Kong. The fund aims to deliver investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the LBMA Gold Price AM benchmark. The gold custodian is a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings, underscoring the role of major financial institutions in supporting the product’s infrastructure. Hang Seng Investment said the fund’s physical gold bars will be stored through arrangements involving HKIA Precious Metals Depository Limited and Brink’s Hong Kong Limited, ensuring that the underlying assets remain within the city’s financial system. Listed and Tokenized Unit Structure Beyond its listed ETF units, the fund structure also includes tokenized and non-tokenized unlisted unit classes. The Hang Seng Gold ETF comprises Listed Class Units, Tokenized Unlisted Class Units, and Non-Tokenized Unlisted Class Units, though switching between these categories will not be available. The tokenized units are not yet open for subscription and will only become available subject to relevant regulatory approvals. Hang Seng said disclosures regarding tokenized units are currently provided for reference only. Earlier this month the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), part of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) unveiled plans to develop a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, marking a step toward digitizing core market infrastructure. Risk Disclosures Highlight Blockchain and Custody Challenges Hang Seng warned that investors face a range of risks across all unit classes, including gold market concentration risk, tracking error risk, currency risk, custody and insurance risk, and reliance on gold dealers. Additional risks apply specifically to listed units, including trading risks, market maker reliance, and potential differences in trading hours between the Hong Kong exchange and the London gold market. Tokenized unlisted units carry further risks associated with blockchain technology, including cybersecurity threats, digital asset security issues, regulatory uncertainty, operational challenges, and potential cryptographic risks tied to future advances such as quantum computing. Non-tokenized unlisted units are subject to redemption and currency hedging risks where applicable. Tokenization Signals Evolving Gold Investment Access The launch comes as Hong Kong continues to position itself as a hub for both traditional finance and regulated digital asset innovation. By combining a conventional physically backed gold ETF with the potential for tokenized unit classes, Hang Seng Investment is offering a structure that bridges established commodity investment products with emerging blockchain-based formats. Gold’s Bull Run Isn’t Over Gold’s rally is showing little sign of slowing as global markets head into 2026 with investors increasingly looking for refuge in traditional safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. Gold prices were trading higher on Jan. 29, with spot gold rising about 1.8% on the day. According to Kitco data, the metal was quoted at around $5,513 per ounce. Gold’s surge past $5,000 an ounce and uncertainty around US crypto legislation are shaping a critical moment for digital asset markets. #Gold #Crypto https://t.co/DzRjcDdpfY — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 27, 2026 The post Hong Kong Broadens Gold Market Access Through Hang Seng Gold ETF and Tokenized Units appeared first on Cryptonews .
29 Jan 2026, 12:11
SBI VC Trade Giant Starts Lending XRP, SHIB, BTC: Here's Full List of Coins
SBI VC Trade expands the list of crypto that users can stake on it.
29 Jan 2026, 12:08
Morning Crypto Report: -94% for Dogecoin (DOGE): Time to Worry? Not Yet, $10 XRP: Ripple Legend Provokes XRP Community with New Riddle, Binance Delists Meme Coi...
Thursday on the crypto market goes on with Bitcoin below $89,000, DOGE millionaire activity down 94%, XRP riddle stirs $10 chatter and Binance delists 12 meme coins in a single sweep.
29 Jan 2026, 12:07
GameStop 2.0? Why Robinhood’s CEO Claims Tokenization Is the Only Fix for Trading Halts
The future of the equity market infrastructure has once again been debated by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, who believes that tokenized stocks are the best way to avoid trading halts such as those experienced during the GameStop frenzy in 2021. In a post on X, Tenev referred to the incident as one of the most apparent failures of modern equity markets, but not due to misconduct by the broker and instead due to the old settlement mechanics, which could not survive extreme volatility. https://t.co/ZczWF8rMrs — Vlad Tenev (@vladtenev) January 28, 2026 Five years prior, Robinhood and several other brokerages had to limit purchases in a limited list of the most actively traded meme stocks, most notably GameStop. The action went off a market backlash by retail investors who felt sidelined in the market at a pivotal time. Tokenized Stocks Could Replace a Broken Settlement System, Tenev Says Tenev attributed the pause to clearinghouse risk-management regulations that were related to the two-day settlement cycle of U.S. equities, which was then considered as the standard. Since trades were not settled on the spot, brokers had to leave a huge amount of collateral to handle counterparty risk. As the trading volumes and price movements increased exponentially, those deposit demands jumped icily, and firms could do little but restrict the activity. Robinhood has since advocated more rapid settlement, which also helped to effect the industry-wide T+2 to T+1 settlement in the United States. Although the change alleviated some of the pressure, Tenev indicated that the fundamental issue was not resolved. Practically, a T+1 system may nonetheless extend into days around weekends and holidays, leaving markets vulnerable to the fast-flowing news and social-media-based trading. It is against this background that Tenev remarked that tokenization is a type of structural substitute and not a peripheral solution. Tokenization involves issuing stocks as blockchain-based tokens that settle in near real time. With atomic or instant settlement, trades no longer carry multi-day counterparty risk, reducing the need for clearinghouses to demand large collateral buffers and lowering the likelihood of sudden trading restrictions. Tenev also pointed to additional features such as continuous, 24-hour trading, native fractional ownership, and a transparent ledger of ownership as potential advantages. Robinhood Bets on Tokenized Stocks as Regulators Clarify Rules Robinhood has already tested this model outside the U.S. In Europe, the company offers more than 2,000 tokens representing U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds, giving investors exposure to price movements and dividends. On-chain data cited by tokenization trackers shows that Robinhood has minted nearly 2,000 such stock tokens worth just under $17 million, a relatively small figure compared with other tokenization platforms whose offerings exceed $500 million. Source: Entropy Advisors In the coming months, Robinhood has stated that it will continue to build these products, including around-the-clock trading and decentralized finance, including self-custody and lending. The shift comes as tokenization in traditional finance gains momentum, with the New York Stock Exchange in January preparing to construct a digital platform to trade and on-chain settle tokenized securities, subject to regulatory approval. The @NYSE plans to launch a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities. #NYSE #Tokenization https://t.co/Aklx0Cy1RP — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) January 19, 2026 Nasdaq has also prioritized tokenized equities; it has submitted a rule change application whereby on-chain representations of listed stocks can be traded according to existing market structure rules. On their part, regulators have emphasized that tokenization has no impact on the legal status of a security. The SEC once again confirmed that tokenized securities are subject to the federal securities laws , whether stored on a blockchain or a conventional ledger. Pivotal December was followed by the SEC announcing a rare no-action letter against the Depository Trust Company , creating a pilot to tokenize 2026 U.S. Treasuries, significant ETFs, and Russell 1000 stocks. The post GameStop 2.0? Why Robinhood’s CEO Claims Tokenization Is the Only Fix for Trading Halts appeared first on Cryptonews .
