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Alchemy Pay expands its money transmitter license network to include South Dakota, enhancing compliant crypto payments.
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Alchemy Pay Secures Significant Money Transmitter License in South Dakota, Expanding U.S. Regulatory Footprint

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant move for cryptocurrency payment infrastructure, Alchemy Pay (ACH) has successfully obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in South Dakota, United States, as of early 2025. This strategic acquisition brings the company’s total state-level licenses to 13, marking a major step in its mission to bridge traditional finance and digital assets. Consequently, this […]

White House crypto adviser urges industry to resolve disagreements on market structure legislation
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Crossroads as White House Adviser Urges Industry Unity

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 2025 marks a key moment for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as White House adviser David Sacks issues a compelling call for industry unity. The crypto market structure bill, once seen as a landmark achievement for regulatory clarity, now faces significant challenges following Coinbase’s dramatic withdrawal of support. Consequently, the […]

Google Play Store requiring VASP registration for cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea
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Google’s Essential VASP Registration Mandate Shakes South Korea’s Crypto Exchange Market

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – January 15, 2025 – Google has implemented a decisive policy shift that fundamentally alters the cryptocurrency space in South Korea. The technology giant now mandates that all cryptocurrency exchange applications provide documented proof of Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to maintain their presence […]

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev advocates for a crypto market structure bill to enable staking for U.S. users.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill: Robinhood CEO Demands Urgent Legislation to Unlock Staking Feature

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant development for the U.S. digital asset environment, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has issued a compelling public call for legislative action. Speaking from the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on May 15, 2025, Tenev declared that the passage of a comprehensive crypto market structure bill is now essential. He argues this legislation […]

US Senate Banking Committee delays cryptocurrency market structure bill markup after Coinbase withdraws support
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Delay as Senate Banking Committee Postpones Markup Following Coinbase’s Stunning Withdrawal

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has abruptly postponed a significant markup session for landmark cryptocurrency legislation, creating immediate uncertainty for digital asset regulation. This development follows Coinbase’s unexpected withdrawal of support for the proposed Clarity Act, a comprehensive crypto market structure bill that many industry observers considered the most significant […]

Coinbase CLARITY Act withdrawal threatens cryptocurrency market structure legislation and regulatory clarity
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Coinbase’s Critical Withdrawal Threatens Crypto Market Structure Bill Passage in 2025

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – Coinbase’s surprising withdrawal of support for the important CLARITY Act now jeopardizes the entire legislative framework for cryptocurrency market structure, potentially derailing years of regulatory progress and leaving the digital asset industry in prolonged uncertainty. This development follows extensive negotiations between industry leaders and policymakers seeking to establish clear rules […]

Upbit exchange suspends Worldcoin WLD deposits and withdrawals for system maintenance.
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Upbit Halts Worldcoin Trading: Critical Wallet Maintenance Sparks Market Watch

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant move impacting South Korea’s digital asset field, leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has announced the temporary suspension of all deposit and withdrawal services for Worldcoin (WLD). This decisive action, taken to support essential wallet system maintenance, immediately affects traders and highlights the operational rigor required in modern crypto markets. The announcement, made public […]

U.S. Capitol with crypto symbols representing the Clarity Act market structure bill legislation debate
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Gains Important Support Despite Coinbase’s Important Opposition

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The cryptocurrency industry faces a defining regulatory moment as multiple prominent firms publicly endorse the Clarity Act, a comprehensive market structure bill, despite Coinbase’s significant withdrawal of support. This development creates a complex field for digital asset legislation as stakeholders position themselves ahead of critical Senate proceedings. The divergence among […]

Algorand Foundation strategic relocation from Singapore to the United States for blockchain leadership.
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Algorand Foundation’s Strategic Leap: Relocating Headquarters to the US to Champion Next-Gen Financial Infrastructure

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant strategic maneuver reported this week, the Algorand Foundation has announced the relocation of its global headquarters from Singapore to the United States. This key decision, confirmed by CEO Staci Warden, signals a profound realignment for the organization behind the ALGO cryptocurrency. Consequently, the foundation aims to directly influence the evolution of global […]

US Capitol building representing cryptocurrency legislation delay after Coinbase withdrawal from Clarity Act markup
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Crypto Bill Markup Faces Critical Delay as Coinbase Withdraws Support for Clarity Act

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The scheduled Senate markup for landmark cryptocurrency legislation faces potential cancellation after Coinbase, America’s largest digital asset exchange, formally withdrew its support for the proposed Clarity Act. This development creates significant uncertainty for U.S. cryptocurrency regulation during a important legislative period. Industry observers now question whether the Senate Banking Committee […]