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Crypto Market Structure Bill Update: Blockchain Association CEO Highlights Key Developments
As the US Congress gears up to mark up the long-awaited crypto market structure bill on January 15, industry representatives are actively engaging in discussions regarding the critical elements of this legislation. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, highlighted important points con...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 10
Major investors ready to talk about Venezuela's $60 billion debt mess
A group of big-name investment firms says they’re prepared to start negotiating Venezuela’s defaulted government bonds worth $60 billion, setting the stage for what could be one of the largest sovereign debt workouts in recent decades. The Venezuela Creditor Committee, which includes Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and Greylock Capital […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 10
White House has backup plans ready if court blocks Trump tariffs
Top White House officials spent Thursday night on a call mapping out what to do if the Supreme Court says no to President Trump’s emergency tariff powers. Kevin Hassett, who runs the National Economic Council, said Friday the administration isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens. They’ve already figured out other ways to keep […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 10
Ethereum Prepares For A Breakout: Price And Open Interest Signal Imminent Volatility
Ethereum is once again attempting to reclaim the $3,100 level after several days of speculation, hesitation, and mixed signals across the broader crypto market. While price action has shown signs of stabilization, conviction remains limited, keeping traders cautious as Ethereum hovers near a key inf...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 10
Ethereum Long-Term Cost Basis Holds Firm: Structural Floor Forms Near $2.8K
Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $3,100 level as price action tightens and the market braces for a decisive move. After weeks of choppy trading, ETH remains caught between fading bullish attempts and persistent overhead resistance, leaving analysts sharply divided on what comes next. A minority...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 10
This New Cryptocurrency Under $0.1 Is Selling Out Fast as Investors Rush In
Cryptocurrencies have the tendency of making the strongest advances, which may occur even before the general community can detect these developments. The initial demand gains momentum, crowds move more quickly and fees are changed in phases. According to the market commentators, this is normally an indication that investors are setting up to a bigger movement. […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 10
South Korea Joins Global Bitcoin Spot ETF Push, Targets 2026 Rollout
South Korea has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026 as part of broader digital asset reforms. South Korea Using US & Hong Kong Crypto Spot ETFs As A Reference South Korea revealed in its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy plans to allow spot digital asset ET...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 10
Ripple Builds ‘Next Amazon’ With XRP At The Center, Says Crypto CEO
Ripple’s 2025 acquisition spree is starting to look, in the eyes of Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver, less like opportunistic dealmaking and more like an attempt to build the “Amazon of financial infrastructure,” a vertically integrated stack where XRP and Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD sit at the...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Linea becomes latest casualty as Arkham cuts L2s based on 'importance to crypto'
Arkham Intelligence, a prominent crypto analytics and exchange platform, has announced it will no longer provide support for the Linea blockchain on its intelligence platform from January 11. The decision comes amid a periodic review, which Arkham carries out to determine how relevant a chain is based on factors like user demand and its overall […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Zcash Developers Spin Out New Wallet After ECC Breakup
A day after the Electric Coin Company’s breakup, the team behind Zashi said it is spinning out into a new Zcash-focused company and launching a new wallet built from the existing Zashi codebase. The move is framed as an effort to “scale Zcash to billions,” while keeping the group’s work narrowly cen...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
Ethereum’s Long Accumulation Nears Completion While ETH/BTC Holds The Line
Ethereum continues to trade within a prolonged accumulation phase, signaling that the market may be approaching a pivotal transition. As ETH/BTC firmly defends long-term cycle support, the structure points to quiet strength building beneath the surface, often a precursor to rotation and a decisive n...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Top Crypto to Buy Before 2027? This $0.04 New Altcoin Is Surging 300%
Investors do not tend to wait until the excitement in the market is complete. They place them in front of the visibility peaks. That trend can be observed in the best crypto investments several years before a cycle becomes mature. According to market commentators, the best long-term returns can be made when the prices appear […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Senate Update On Crypto Market Structure Bill—Here’s What’s Happening Now
As the US Senate delves into the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, optimism is building ahead of the January 15 markup that could see the legislation advance to President Donald Trump’s desk. Senate Reviews Crucial Crypto Bill On Friday, Senator Cynthia Lummi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
U.S. workers received 53.8% of GDP in the third quarter, the lowest share since records began in 1947
U.S. workers are taking home the smallest slice of GDP since records began in 1947, according to new federal data. Numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the share of economic output paid to workers through wages and salaries dropped sharply in the third quarter of last year. The figure landed at 53.8%, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Ethereum To Drive Altcoin Season Again, But Is This Time Different?
The idea of an altcoin season rolling in is still active, and early signals are starting to surface. These signs are not through price moves but through changes in on-chain behavior and trader activity. At the center of these observations is Ethereum, the leading altcoin, which has always led previo...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 9
Trump orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to push mortgage rates lower
President Trump has told Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of mortgage-backed securities, putting the White House directly into housing finance and pushing mortgage rates lower. That decision jolted the market, cut risk premiums on new mortgage bonds, and sent homebuilder stocks higher. This isn’t coming from the Federal Reserve. It’s […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Paris releases Russian athlete accused by Washington of hacking attempts
Authorities in France have released a Russian national accused by the United States of participating in hacking attacks on companies for ransom in cryptocurrency. The man has been exchanged for a French citizen held in Russian custody, instead of being handed over to the U.S. The swap has been compared to the Griner case. Russian […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 9
Shiba Inu Sell-Offs Incoming: 82 Trillion Deposits Threaten To Crash SHIB Price
On-chain data show a significant amount of Shiba Inu still held on exchanges, putting the SHIB price at risk of a decline due to sell-offs. This comes amid a positive increase in net flows, indicating that more coins are flowing into exchanges, likely to offload them. SHIB Price At Risk With 82 Tril...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 9
Stablecoin firm Rain valued at $1.95 billion in latest fundraise
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Stablecoin firm Rain said on Friday it had raised $250 million in a funding round led by ICONIQ, valuing the company at $1.95 billion, as investor interest in the crypto sector continues to grow.Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold a steady value by being pegged to ass...Reuters
Fri, Jan 9
