Blockchain & Web3 Weekly Bytes Edition #96

🏦 UBS Digital Assets, Chainlink 24/5 Data, Proof-Based Authorization

Jan 24, 2026

Hello Blockchain Enthusiast,

Welcome to Edition #96 of Blockchain & Web3 Weekly Bytes. This week was less about announcements and more about positioning. A global private bank reviewed clients' access to digital assets. A core data layer extended equities coverage beyond traditional market hours. Infrastructure builders focused on providing access rather than issuing tokens.

TLDR – This Week at a Glance:

UBS reviewed digital asset trading access for select private banking clients
Chainlink rolled out 24/5 on-chain data streams for U.S. stocks and ETFs
Ledger explored a potential U.S. public listing tied to custody demand
Tech Spotlight: Proof-Based Authorization as an alternative to token-based access
Chart of the Week: Ark projects digital assets reaching $28T by 2030
Affiliate Spotlight: 101 Blockchains Certified Web3 Developer program

🧠 Weekly Trivia

Which cryptographic method allows someone to prove access rights without revealing identity or balances?

A) Merkle proofs
B) Zero-knowledge proofs
C) Threshold signatures
D) Time-lock encryption

*Answer revealed at the end 👇

📰 This Week’s Blockchain and Web3 Highlights

UBS reviews digital asset access for private clients: UBS assessed offering digital asset trading to a subset of private banking customers, signaling deeper integration of blockchain-backed instruments within wealth management services.

Chainlink expands equities data to 24/5 on-chain access: Chainlink introduced continuous data feeds for tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, now supported across dozens of blockchains using its standard data framework.

Ledger prepares for possible U.S. market listing: Ledger explored a potential U.S. public offering as institutional demand for custody and secure hardware infrastructure continues to grow.

Figure formalizes operating role on Provenance: Figure assumed primary operational responsibilities under a community-led structure as Provenance positions itself for on-chain equities and credit products.

Ark Invest projects tokenized assets reaching multi-trillion scale: Ark estimated tokenized assets could grow past $11 trillion by 2030, with future growth expected from bank deposits and public equities as more financial value migrates on-chain.

Solana activity rises alongside AI-driven token launches: On-chain activity increased as developers and traders responded to viral interest around AI tooling, leading to rapid token launches tied to trending repositories and short-cycle experimentation.

Kansas lawmakers propose state-managed digital asset reserve: A new bill proposed placing unclaimed digital assets under state custody, directing staking rewards into a public reserve. The proposal raises questions around custody practices and public oversight.

🔦 Tech Spotlight: Proof-Based Authorization

Many blockchain systems no longer rely on accounts, balances, or user profiles.

Proof-based authorization replaces identity checks with cryptographic verification. A user proves they have permission. Nothing more is shared.

Where this already works:

Access systems where membership is proven without revealing ownership
Data permissions enforced through cryptographic proofs
Cross-platform workflows where rights transfer without user accounts

There is no token price to manage. No treasury risk. No onboarding friction tied to balances or wallets.

Takeaway: For enterprises, regulated environments, and privacy-first systems, proof-based authorization fits naturally because verification stays consistent while exposure stays minimal.

📊 Chart of the Week: Digital Assets Could Reach $28 Trillion

Ark Invest projects total digital asset value reaching $28 trillion by 2030.

Bitcoin: approximately $16 trillion
Smart contract platforms: roughly $6 trillion
Remaining value across settlement layers and tokenized instruments

The estimate reflects adoption across custody, settlement, and capital markets rather than short-term speculation.

Source: Cointelegraph

😂 A Little Blockchain Humor Break 🤣

Source: Naiive

This week reinforced a simple pattern. UBS reviewed digital asset access for private banking clients. Chainlink extended U.S. equities data to a 24/5 onchain feed. Figure stepped into an operating role at Provenance as the network prepares for onchain credit and equities.

✅ Trivia Answer: B) Zero-knowledge proofs

They allow someone to prove access rights without revealing identity, balances, or account details.

Thanks for reading. We’ll be back next week with more insights that matter.

Thank you,
Blockchain and Web3 Insights

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