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Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill

Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill

Coinbase has publicly addressed rumors suggesting that the White House threatened to withdraw support for a significant cryptocurrency bill. The company's CEO, Brian Armstrong,…

1/18/2026 2 min read

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Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say

Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say

Recent discussions in the Senate have highlighted a key point regarding the inclusion of legal protections for crypto software developers in a market structure bill. Senators…

1/16/2026 2 min read

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Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

Recent delays in the markup process of a crypto bill may provide Congress with the necessary time to address critical issues surrounding institutional participation in U.S.…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets

NCAA urges CFTC to pause college sports prediction markets

The NCAA has formally requested the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to pause the operation of prediction markets related to college sports. This request arises from…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup

Senate Banking Committee cancels crypto market structure markup

The Senate Banking Committee recently canceled a markup session intended to address the structure of the cryptocurrency market. This decision follows efforts by the committee's…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Coinbase pulls support for major crypto bill. Here's what it means for the industry

Coinbase pulls support for major crypto bill. Here's what it means for the industry

Coinbase has decided to withdraw its support for a significant piece of market structure legislation. This move has raised concerns among industry analysts, who believe it could…

1/15/2026 3 min read

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Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion

Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion

Ripple, a prominent payments firm, has received preliminary approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI)…

1/14/2026 2 min read

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Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests

Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests

The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on a bill related to the structure of the cryptocurrency market. However, ethical considerations are being brought to light, particularly by…

1/14/2026 2 min read

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Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says

Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says

JPMorgan's Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy Barnum, has expressed concerns regarding the growing trend of stablecoin yield products within the cryptocurrency space. He noted that…

1/13/2026 2 min read

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Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Polymarket, a popular prediction market platform, has recently faced regulatory obstacles in Ukraine amidst a broader crackdown on online gambling. This development underscores…

1/13/2026 3 min read

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Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

A newly drafted bill in the Senate has introduced a compromise regarding stablecoin rewards, alongside provisions aimed at protecting decentralized finance (DeFi). This…

1/13/2026 2 min read

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Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has voiced strong criticism regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He described Trump's policies as…

1/13/2026 2 min read

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