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US Senate Agriculture Committee delays CLARITY Act cryptocurrency regulation markup for bipartisan support
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CLARITY Act Faces Critical Delay as Senate Committee Seeks Bipartisan Consensus on Crypto Regulation

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 15, 2025 — The United States Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed a crucial markup session for the landmark cryptocurrency market structure bill, pushing the CLARITY Act’s legislative progress into late January amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations. This strategic delay represents a pivotal moment for digital asset regulation as lawmakers work to build […]

Former SEC commissioner noncommittal on seizing Venezuela's alleged Bitcoin reserves amid sanctions investigation
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Venezuela Bitcoin Reserves: Former SEC Official’s Stunning Noncommittal Stance on Potential $60B Seizure

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 2025 – A former top U.S. securities regulator has delivered a strikingly noncommittal response to one of cryptocurrency’s most pressing geopolitical questions: whether the United States might attempt to seize Venezuela’s alleged multibillion-dollar Bitcoin reserves. Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins carefully addressed the explosive speculation during a […]

Fitch Ratings analysis of Bitcoin-backed securities showing speculative-grade investment risk
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Bitcoin-Backed Securities Face Alarming Speculative-Grade Risk, Warns Fitch Ratings

January 12, 2026 j n

NEW YORK, March 2025 – Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has issued a significant warning about Bitcoin-backed securities, classifying them with risk levels comparable to speculative-grade investments. This assessment comes as institutional cryptocurrency adoption accelerates, creating new challenges for traditional financial risk models. The agency’s analysis highlights fundamental structural concerns that could reshape how […]

Trump Iran tariff executive order imposes 25% levy on countries trading with Tehran, impacting global commerce.
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Trump Iran Tariff Shockwave: Executive Order Slaps 25% Levy on Nations Trading with Tehran

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a decisive move that sent immediate shockwaves through global financial and diplomatic circles, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order on Monday, imposing a formidable 25% tariff on any nation that engages in trade with Iran. This aggressive policy, first reported by Walter Bloomberg, represents a significant escalation in […]

Bitcoin price chart showing decline below $91,000 with market analysis indicators
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Bitcoin Price Plummets Below $91,000: Market Reacts to Sudden Downturn

January 12, 2026 j n

Global cryptocurrency markets experienced significant volatility today as Bitcoin’s price plunged below the critical $91,000 threshold, currently trading at $90,971.4 on the Binance USDT market according to CoinPulseHQ monitoring data. This sudden movement represents one of the most notable single-day declines in recent trading sessions, prompting immediate analysis from market observers worldwide. Bitcoin Price Movement […]

U.S. Capitol with blockchain overlay representing the bipartisan Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act legislation.
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Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act: Bipartisan Senators Unveil Crucial Digital Asset Framework

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move for the digital asset industry, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced the pivotal Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). This bipartisan legislation aims to establish clear federal protections for software developers and individuals who self-custody their cryptocurrency holdings. Consequently, this bill represents a direct […]

Trading activity on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as US major indices post gains.
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US Stock Market Climbs: Major Indices Close Higher Amid Economic Resilience

January 12, 2026 j n

NEW YORK, NY – The three principal US stock market benchmarks concluded Thursday’s trading session firmly in positive territory, delivering a collective signal of investor confidence. Specifically, the S&P 500 rose 0.16%, the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.26%, and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.17%. This synchronized upward movement across the US major […]

Elizabeth Warren warns about cryptocurrency risks in retirement funds and pension portfolios
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Cryptocurrency Retirement Funds Spark Alarming Warning: Warren Fears Investor Risk in Pension Portfolios

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a stark warning about cryptocurrency in retirement funds, arguing that recent regulatory developments could expose millions of American investors to unprecedented risks in their pension and retirement portfolios. The Massachusetts Democrat, a long-standing critic of digital asset volatility, has formally questioned securities regulators about […]

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces NYC Token endorsement to fund anti-hate initiatives and blockchain education.
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NYC Token Receives Stunning Endorsement from Former Mayor Eric Adams for Social Impact Initiative

January 12, 2026 j n

NEW YORK CITY, March 2025 – Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a surprising endorsement for the upcoming NYC Token during a Times Square press conference, positioning the digital asset as a philanthropic tool against antisemitism and anti-American sentiment while funding blockchain education initiatives across underserved communities. NYC Token Emerges as Social Impact […]

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting with cryptocurrency and traditional finance executives discussing blockchain regulation
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CFTC Innovation Committee Launch: A Groundbreaking Move with Crypto CEOs Including Tyler Winklevoss

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a groundbreaking Innovation Advisory Committee composed primarily of cryptocurrency industry leaders, marking a significant shift in regulatory engagement with digital assets. This strategic move includes prominent figures like Tyler Winklevoss of Gemini alongside executives from Kraken, Crypto.com, and traditional financial institutions. […]