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China Continues to Shed US Treasuries, Reaches Lowest Exposure Levels Since 2008
16.1.2026
Data released by the U.S. Treasury confirms that China’s holdings of U.S. debt fell by $6.1 billion, reaching its lowest exposure levels since 2008. While China remains one of the largest international holders of U.S. debt, it has sold 10% of its holdings since January 2025. Derisking? China Sold...
Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme
16.1.2026
Federal prosecutors said Brian Garry Sewell defrauded investors of nearly $3 million and ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved more than $5 million
Crypto Critics Say Elizabeth Warren’s Clarity Act Tweaks Hand Wall Street the Upper Hand
15.1.2026
Amid ongoing debate over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, a long-standing critic of the cryptocurrency industry, is being accused by members of the crypto community of trying to derail the legislation. Reports indicate that Warren attached 38 amendments...
US Stocks Slide as Crypto Sector and Precious Metals Run Hot
14.1.2026
On Wednesday, after Tuesday’s pullback, U.S. stocks are moving lower across the board, with red ink splashed over every major index. Equities aren’t keeping pace with precious metals— gold and silver are still on a tear—while the crypto economy added 3.66% in the past day, climbing to $3.29...
Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump
14.1.2026
The blockchain nonprofit is moving its base of operations back to the United States and has appointed a new board to oversee its next phase of growth
Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders
14.1.2026
Bipartisan legislation seeks to protect U.S. blockchain developers from being treated like financial intermediaries, aiming to remove legal uncertainty that supporters say has slowed innovation and pushed digital asset development overseas. Blockchain Builders May Catch a Break as Bipartisan Bill...
US Inflation Ticks Higher, but Markets See the Fed Sitting on Its Hands
13.1.2026
U.S. inflation ticked up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from November to December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Even with the increase, analysts and markets are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will stay put...
Fed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion
13.1.2026
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S. Federal Reserve over its renovation projects, and Chair Jerome Powell has brushed it off as a clash over monetary policy views, chatter about the central bank’s so-called independence has been everywhere. Rethinking the Fed’s Claim...
UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears
13.1.2026
Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir...
From Surge to Shutdown: Dubai Blocks Privacy Coins in 2026
13.1.2026
Dubai authorities have unified regulations banning privacy coins and anonymity-enhanced tools across all jurisdictions, effective Jan. 12, 2026. Jurisdictional Unity on Privacy The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have finalized...
Trump Presses US Oil Expansion Into Venezuela, Signals Exxon Exclusion
12.1.2026
President Donald Trump is pressing major U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela’s battered energy sector, but his enthusiasm cooled quickly after Exxon Mobil’s CEO dismissed the country as “uninvestable.” Trump Pitches Venezuela Oil Revival Venezuela reportedly holds the world’s largest...
UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
12.1.2026
They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference
US Crypto Framework Advances as Senate Banking Schedules Market Structure Markup
11.1.2026
U.S. lawmakers are moving closer to rewriting the rules for digital assets as a key Senate panel advances sweeping market structure legislation aimed at regulatory clarity, investor protection, and keeping crypto innovation and jobs anchored in America. Senate Banking Committee Sets Crypto Market...
Markets Stare Down 2026 as Recession Odds, Liquidity Hopes Pull in Opposite Directions
11.1.2026
With 2025 in the rearview mirror and 2026 already packed with developments, many are debating whether the United States is headed for a liquidity lift or a sharp downturn. Crypto has swung within a tight range as equity markets push higher and precious metals flirt with record territory. Against...
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
10.1.2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime...
Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds
10.1.2026
Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate...
Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion
10.1.2026
Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital...
China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?
8.1.2026
China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises...
Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure
7.1.2026
Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create...
From Colombia to Greenland, Prediction Markets Wager on the Next US Flashpoint After Venezuela
7.1.2026
Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, debate has intensified over whether the U.S. government might replicate such action elsewhere. This week, capital continues to flow into prediction markets, where bettors are staking wagers on whether countries such as Cuba, Mexico...