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**1inch Wallet has launched Token Categories in its Explore feature**, allowing users to browse cryptocurrencies by category directly within the app. **Key features include:** - Browse tokens organized by categories - View price, 24-hour price changes, and market capitalization - Execute swaps without switching between applications The update streamlines the token discovery and trading process by consolidating browsing and swapping functionality in one interface. Users can access the feature through the Explore section of 1inch Wallet. This follows 1inch's earlier integration of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in September 2025, which made RWAs available to eligible users in both the 1inch dApp and Wallet.

**1inch is actively adapting to evolving DeFi compliance frameworks** that are currently taking shape across the industry. The protocol is implementing standards based on regulatory sections that are defining what compliance looks like in decentralized finance. This follows 1inch's recent participation in coalition efforts to influence DeFi regulation. **Key context:** - 1inch previously joined coalition letters to regulators in late April - The protocol advocated for frameworks reflecting actual DeFi operations - Current compliance standards are now being built into 1inch's infrastructure The move signals a proactive approach to regulatory adaptation rather than reactive compliance, positioning 1inch within emerging industry standards as they solidify.

**New regulatory framework targets DeFi intermediaries** Two key sections now define compliance requirements: - **Section 302** establishes a formal category for front-end operators, giving Treasury one year to finalize sanctions and anti-money laundering standards - **Section 308** mandates that registered intermediaries must implement sanctions screening and fraud detection *before* executing trades through DeFi protocols This marks a shift from voluntary compliance to mandatory pre-trade checks for entities routing transactions through decentralized finance infrastructure. The 360-day timeline suggests rules will take effect in mid-2027. The framework builds on earlier regulatory momentum, including SEC guidance on tokenized securities and OFAC's first designations of Iranian-linked crypto exchanges earlier this year.

The **CLARITY Act** has passed the Senate Banking Committee with a 15-9 vote, marking a significant step toward establishing a regulatory framework for decentralized finance (DeFi) in the United States. **Next Steps:** - Reconciliation with the Senate Agriculture Committee's version - Requires 60 votes on the Senate floor - House of Representatives approval - Presidential signature The legislation aims to create a workable compliance framework for DeFi protocols, potentially enabling onchain lending to operate at scale within clear regulatory boundaries.

**Cross-chain trading just got simpler.** 1inch now enables direct swaps between different blockchains in a single transaction. **What changed:** - Previously required multiple browser tabs, two separate bridges, and complex manual steps - Now consolidated into one swap interface - Example: USDC on Polygon → PENGU on Solana in one click **How it works:** Users can now execute cross-chain swaps directly through 1inch's interface without manually bridging assets between networks first. **Supported routes:** - Polygon ↔ Solana - Solana ↔ Base - Multiple token pairs across chains This streamlines the multi-chain DeFi experience by removing technical friction from cross-chain asset movement.

Two sessions at the CFC St. Moritz Industry Days examine practical institutional crypto adoption. **Navigating Legal Uncertainty** (17:15-17:45) - Orest Gavryliak, Chief Legal Officer at 1inch, discusses how custody services are evolving beyond asset protection - Focus on new revenue models and trust infrastructure - Explores real-world applications currently leading the sector **Institutional DeFi without Bridges** (18:05-18:30) - Sasha, Head of BD at 1inch, explains cross-chain trading methods that bypass traditional bridges - Covers integration between existing trading infrastructure and DeFi protocols - Examines current institutional use cases Both sessions address practical challenges institutions face when adopting decentralized finance solutions. [Event details](https://industry-days.cfc-stmoritz.com/)

The 1inch team will participate in panel discussions at **CFC St. Moritz Industry Days** on Thursday, January 15. **Key Details:** - Event: CFC St. Moritz Industry Days - Date: Thursday, January 15 - Participants: 1inch team members - Format: Multiple panel discussions The announcement invites attendees who are in the area to catch the team's presentations. Specific panel topics and timing details were not disclosed in the announcement.

1inch continues its security awareness campaign with a straightforward reminder to users. **Key Message:** - Users should maintain personal vigilance when interacting with DeFi protocols - The core principle: "Don't trust - verify" - Security resources available at [1inch.com/security](http://1inch.com/security) **Context:** This follows 1inch's previous security initiatives, including their token warning system launched in mid-2025. That system, built on 1inch Shield in collaboration with Web3 Antivirus, automatically alerts users when interacting with potentially malicious tokens during swaps. The repeated messaging underscores the ongoing importance of user responsibility in DeFi security, even with automated protections in place.

**1inch has strengthened its security infrastructure through a partnership with ChainPatrol** to protect users from malicious actors exploiting the 1inch brand. The collaboration focuses on: - Taking down fake dApps - Blocking phishing attempts - Preventing brand exploitation The partnership delivered measurable results throughout 2025, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative security approaches in DeFi. This initiative builds on 1inch's previous security efforts, including joining the [Beacon Network](https://beacon.network) to track illicit funds and enhance real-time threat detection across the ecosystem.

**1inch has integrated its Swap API with OneKey hardware wallets**, combining self-custody security with optimized swap pricing. **Key features of the collaboration:** - Users can execute token swaps directly through OneKey's hardware wallet interface - Transactions benefit from 1inch's price aggregation across multiple DEXs - Private keys remain secured on the hardware device throughout the swap process **Why it matters:** The integration eliminates the traditional trade-off between security and convenience in DeFi trading. Users no longer need to choose between keeping assets in cold storage or moving them to hot wallets for better swap rates. This follows 1inch's similar integration with Ledger devices earlier this year, expanding secure swap options for hardware wallet users. [Read the full announcement](<https://blog.1inch.com/1inch-onekey-collaboration/>)