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White House considers withdrawing support for cryptocurrency legislation amid Coinbase regulatory dispute
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White House Crypto Bill Support Hangs by Thread as Coinbase Dispute Escalates

January 17, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 2025 — The Biden administration now threatens to withdraw crucial support for landmark cryptocurrency legislation following a dramatic breakdown in negotiations with Coinbase, America’s largest crypto exchange. This development places the future of comprehensive digital asset regulation in serious jeopardy, potentially delaying federal clarity for years. White House Considers Crypto Bill […]

Interactive Brokers integrates USDC stablecoin for account funding, merging crypto and traditional finance.
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IBKR USDC Funding: A Revolutionary Bridge Between Crypto and Traditional Brokerage Accounts

January 16, 2026 CryptoExpert

In a landmark announcement on January 15, 2026, Interactive Brokers (IBKR), a global leader in online brokerage, has fundamentally altered the landscape of financial services by enabling clients to fund their trading accounts directly with the USDC stablecoin. This strategic move, developed in partnership with regulated crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash, represents one of the […]

Analysis of major USDC stablecoin transfer from treasury to Coinbase exchange
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USDC Transfer Stuns Market: $300 Million Treasury Move to Coinbase Signals Major Liquidity Shift

January 16, 2026 j n

In a significant blockchain transaction that captured immediate market attention, Whale Alert reported a massive 300,000,000 USDC transfer from the USDC Treasury to Coinbase on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This substantial movement of digital dollars, valued at approximately $300 million, represents one of the largest single stablecoin transfers recorded this quarter. The transaction immediately sparked […]

PNC Bank CEO Bill Demchak discusses stablecoin regulation and the choice between investment and payment functions
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Stablecoins Regulation: PNC Bank CEO Demands Critical Choice Between Investments and Payment Tools

January 16, 2026 j n

In a significant January 2025 statement, PNC Bank CEO Bill Demchak ignited fresh debate about stablecoin regulation by demanding these digital assets choose between functioning as investment products or payment tools. His comments during a quarterly earnings call highlight growing tensions between traditional finance and cryptocurrency sectors. Demchak specifically targeted interest-bearing stablecoins, comparing them to […]

U.S. Senate delays crypto market structure legislation after Coinbase raises regulatory concerns
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Stalls in Senate After Critical Coinbase Objections Spark Legislative Gridlock

January 16, 2026 CryptoExpert

WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 16, 2026 — The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has abruptly halted progress on landmark cryptocurrency legislation following substantial objections from Coinbase, the nation’s largest digital asset exchange. Consequently, this unexpected pause throws into uncertainty the future of comprehensive crypto market structure regulation that lawmakers have debated for over two years. The […]

Traditional bank stability threatened by digital stablecoin competition and deposit outflows
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Stablecoins Spark Alarm: How Yield-Bearing Digital Assets Threaten $6 Trillion in U.S. Bank Deposits

January 16, 2026 CryptoExpert

WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 2025 — Traditional U.S. banks face an unprecedented challenge from digital innovation as yield-bearing stablecoins threaten to trigger massive deposit outflows, potentially destabilizing the core funding mechanism of America’s financial system. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan recently issued a stark warning during an earnings call, citing Treasury Department studies suggesting […]

Analysis of massive USDC stablecoin transfer to Coinbase exchange showing market implications
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USDC Transfer Stuns Market: $261 Million Whale Movement to Coinbase Sparks Analysis

January 16, 2026 j n

Blockchain monitoring service Whale Alert detected a staggering 260,741,570 USDC transfer from an unknown wallet to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, creating immediate ripples across digital asset markets. This substantial transaction, valued at approximately $261 million, represents one of the most significant stablecoin movements of the quarter and provides crucial insights into […]

CLARITY Act stablecoin legislation breakthrough at US Capitol with blockchain elements
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CLARITY Act Breakthrough: Bipartisan Stablecoin Deal Could Revive Crucial Crypto Legislation in 2025

January 16, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2025 – The stalled CLARITY Act, a landmark cryptocurrency market structure bill, could see renewed momentum if bipartisan negotiators reach agreement on one critical issue: stablecoin interest payments. This potential breakthrough follows months of legislative gridlock and represents a significant development for the $2.3 trillion digital asset industry seeking regulatory clarity in […]

Interactive Brokers integrates USDC stablecoin for 24/7 account funding, bridging traditional finance and crypto.
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Interactive Brokers USDC Launch: The Revolutionary 24/7 Account Funding That Changes Everything

January 15, 2026 j n

In a landmark move for financial markets, global electronic brokerage Interactive Brokers (IBKR) announced plans to launch 24/7 account funding using the USDC stablecoin, effectively shattering the traditional constraints of banking hours and settlement cycles. This pivotal development, first reported by The Block, positions the firm as the first major traditional finance institution to directly […]

Global stablecoin adoption reaches 200 million addresses, showing massive cryptocurrency wallet growth.
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Stablecoin Adoption Soars: 200 Million Addresses Now Hold Digital Dollars in Stunning Growth

January 15, 2026 j n

Global cryptocurrency adoption has reached a remarkable milestone, with the number of stablecoin-holding addresses surpassing 200 million worldwide according to new data. This staggering figure represents a doubling of stablecoin users over just four years, signaling a fundamental shift in how people interact with digital assets. The data, originally reported by crypto newsletter Milk Road […]