Ndax Weekly TL;DR Jan 26

• Vitalik Buterin Promotes Self-Sovereign Computing as a Focus for 2026
• Kansas Lawmakers Propose State-Managed Digital Assets Reserve
• Chainlink Introduces 24/5 U.S. Equities Data Feeds for Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said 2026 should mark a renewed push toward self-sovereign computing, outlining steps he has taken to reduce reliance on centralized, data-intensive platforms. In a public post, he described switching to encrypted and open-source tools for messaging, email, documents, navigation, and social media, as well as experimenting with locally hosted AI models to keep data on personal devices. Buterin framed these changes as part of a broader effort to strengthen user privacy, autonomy, and control over personal data amid growing scrutiny of centralized platforms and government access to communications. Cointelegraph

Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve funded through unclaimed property rather than direct cryptocurrency purchases. The proposed fund would consist of abandoned digital assets, along with related staking rewards, interest, and airdrops, and would be administered by the state treasurer. The bill also updates Kansas’ unclaimed property laws to define digital assets and outlines how they would be handled, placing the state among a growing number of U.S. jurisdictions exploring formal frameworks for managing crypto-related assets. Cointelegraph

Chainlink has launched new U.S. equities data streams designed to support trading and financial applications tied to tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds beyond standard market hours. The service provides continuous market data for major U.S. equities and ETFs during the workweek, enabling crypto platforms to offer trading, lending, and derivatives linked to tokenized securities. The move reflects growing demand for around-the-clock access to traditional financial assets on blockchain-based infrastructure as both crypto and traditional exchanges explore extended trading hours. Cointelegraph

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News Nuggets

• Optimism Community Votes on Proposal for OP Token Buybacks CoinDesk
• Davos 2026 Highlights Growing Tensions Between Crypto, Politics, and Monetary Policy Cointelegraph
• Ondo Finance Expands Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to Solana CoinDesk
• U.S. Bitcoin Miners Prepare to Curtail Operations Ahead of Major Winter Storm Cointelegraph
• PwC Says Institutional Crypto Adoption Has Become Structurally Embedded The Block
• JPMorgan Questions Durability of Ethereum Activity Gains After Fusaka Upgrade The Block
• Thailand Plans New Rules for Crypto ETFs and Futures Trading in 2026 The Block
• South Korean Prosecutors Investigate Loss of Seized Bitcoin After Phishing Incident crypto news

As of 01-26-2026 at 9:30 AM EST

Market Summary

• Over the past seven days, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization has decreased from CA$4.36 trillion to CA$4.07 trillion.
  Bitcoin's market dominance stands at 59.1%, while Ethereum's share is 11.8%. 

Performance

• Over the past 24 hours, the price of BTC has fluctuated between CA$118K and CA$120K registering a 7.06% change over the past week and a market cap of CA$2.4 trillion. (At time of writing)

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