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Coinbase CEO criticizes Senate cryptocurrency regulation bill as harmful to innovation
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Senate Crypto Bill Faces Fierce Opposition: Coinbase CEO Armstrong Calls Draft a ‘Dangerous Setback’

January 14, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – The United States Senate’s latest attempt to create comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation has sparked immediate and significant backlash from industry leaders. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly declared the draft legislation from the Senate Banking Committee a substantial “setback” for the digital asset ecosystem. Armstrong argues the proposed framework could […]

OPEN Network enables on-chain stock trading and tokenized securities on the Provenance blockchain.
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On-Chain Stock Trading Revolution: Figure’s OPEN Network Unlocks a Transformative Future for Public Markets

January 14, 2026 j n

In a landmark move for financial technology, Figure Technology Solutions has officially launched the OPEN network, a pioneering infrastructure designed to facilitate the on-chain trading of public stocks. This development, first reported by Wu Blockchain, represents a significant step toward merging traditional equity markets with blockchain-based settlement and ownership. Consequently, the OPEN network could fundamentally […]

Bitwise lists crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm for Swedish investors.
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Bitwise Crypto ETPs Launch on Nasdaq Stockholm: A Strategic Expansion for Swedish Investors

January 14, 2026 j n

In a significant move for European digital asset markets, asset manager Bitwise has strategically listed seven new cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden, as reported by Cointelegraph. This pivotal development, announced in early 2025, grants Swedish investors direct, regulated access to a diversified suite of spot and staking-linked crypto products denominated in their […]

Analysis of cryptocurrency failure rate showing over half of tokens launched since 2021 have ceased trading.
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Cryptocurrency Failure Rate: Shocking 53.2% of Tokens Launched Since 2021 Have Ceased Trading

January 14, 2026 j n

NEW YORK, December 2025 – A comprehensive new analysis reveals a startling cryptocurrency failure rate, with more than half of all digital tokens launched since 2021 having ceased trading entirely. According to data from CoinGecko reported by Coindesk, 53.2% of approximately 20.2 million cryptocurrencies that entered the market between mid-2021 and the end of 2025 […]

Alpaca Series D funding enables expansion of tokenization brokerage infrastructure for digital assets.
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Alpaca Series D Funding: A Monumental $150M Boost for Tokenization Infrastructure

January 14, 2026 j n

In a landmark deal for the digital asset sector, tokenization brokerage infrastructure firm Alpaca has secured a massive $150 million in a Series D funding round. This significant capital injection, reported in late 2024, propels the company’s valuation to an impressive $1.15 billion. Consequently, this event marks a pivotal moment for the underlying infrastructure powering […]

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari criticizes cryptocurrency consumer utility during policy address
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Cryptocurrency’s Stark Reality: Minneapolis Fed President Declares Digital Assets Fundamentally Useless for Consumers

January 14, 2026 j n

MINNEAPOLIS, March 2025 – In a striking declaration that reverberated through financial circles, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari delivered a blunt assessment of cryptocurrency’s fundamental value proposition, stating digital assets remain “useless to consumers” despite years of market development and technological advancement. This cryptocurrency criticism from one of the Federal Reserve’s most prominent skeptics […]

Senator Tim Scott discusses cryptocurrency regulation and Trump ethics rule in Senate Banking Committee
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Trump Crypto Ethics Rule Sparks Controversy as Senator Scott Calls for Separate Debate on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

January 14, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2025 – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has ignited a significant debate about legislative boundaries by declaring that proposed ethics provisions targeting former President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency business should remain separate from the pending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This jurisdictional dispute emerges just days before the committee’s scheduled vote on […]

The SEC closes its Zcash Foundation investigation with no enforcement action, a key moment for crypto regulation.
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SEC Zcash Investigation Ends with Crucial No-Action Decision, Boosting Privacy Coin Confidence

January 14, 2026 j n

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without recommending any enforcement action. This decision, reported in early 2025, marks the end of a regulatory probe that began in 2023 and provides much-needed clarity for privacy-focused digital assets. The […]

FTX creditor repayment process and bankruptcy court proceedings timeline
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FTX Announces Crucial March 31 Creditor Repayment While Seeking Court Approval for Enhanced Distributions

January 14, 2026 j n

The FTX bankruptcy estate has confirmed a significant March 31, 2025 creditor repayment date, marking another critical phase in the complex unwinding of what was once a cryptocurrency exchange giant. This announcement comes alongside a strategic court filing to potentially increase total creditor recoveries by adjusting reserves for disputed claims. The developments represent tangible progress […]

BitGo IPO success demonstrates growing institutional trust in cryptocurrency custody solutions
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BitGo IPO Shatters Expectations with Oversubscribed Offering, Signaling Institutional Crypto Confidence

January 14, 2026 j n

In a landmark development for the digital asset industry, cryptocurrency custody leader BitGo has dramatically exceeded its initial public offering targets, attracting significantly more capital than anticipated in a move that underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain infrastructure. According to multiple financial reports confirmed on March 15, 2025, the Palo Alto-based company’s IPO offering has […]