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Senate banking chairman Scott says Trump-tied ethics debate doesn't belong in his crypto bill
14.1.2026
Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, told CoinDesk that he's hopeful of advancing the crypto market structure bill but won't guarantee success
FTX estate sets next creditor payout date as Genesis Digital Assets fights $1 billion clawback suit
14.1.2026
FTX’s bankruptcy wind-down is still running on two tracks: returning money to creditors while trying to take it back from others
Crypto Long & Short: Markets at Highs, Crypto Still Waiting
14.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026
The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws
14.1.2026
Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense
Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets
14.1.2026
The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well
Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake
14.1.2026
The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys
Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru
14.1.2026
Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale
CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas
14.1.2026
Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region
Blockchain lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst
14.1.2026
The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform
Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year
14.1.2026
Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges 13% as Index Rises
14.1.2026
Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, up 3% from Tuesday
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
Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending
14.1.2026
Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee
Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license
14.1.2026
DZ Bank will "shortly" roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients
Bitcoin opens path to $100,000 paved by gold: Crypto Daybook Americas
14.1.2026
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 14, 2026
Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today
14.1.2026
Crypto markets pushed higher on Wednesday after bitcoin broke above a key resistance level, triggering heavy liquidations and paving the way for sharp gains across altcoins
MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying
14.1.2026
Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company’s moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases
Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments
14.1.2026
The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules
Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion
14.1.2026
The payments firm says the CSSF has issued a preliminary approval for an EMI license, a step toward offering regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across the EU
North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend
14.1.2026
Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours