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Kevin Hassett, one of the frontrunners to replace the current chair of the US Federal Reserve, has downplayed concerns that US President Donald Trump could sway the Fed, asserting that Trump’s views will hold “no weight” on agency decisions. With an announcement of the new Fed chair expected in mid-January, some hold concerns that Trump is looking to spread his influence across the agency by replacing the majority of people in charge at the FOMC. Speaking with CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Hassett emphasized that the Fed’s role is to remain “independent” and let the 12 Board of…

Congress is back to pushing a market structure bill that could finally decide how crypto will work in the U.S. After stalling last year, the legislation is alive again. Hearings are set for Thursday, and the Senate Agriculture and Banking Committees will review and possibly revise their own sections. If they pull this off, it could set the first real legal rules for crypto in the country. This Clarity Act is supposed to make it easier for digital asset firms to stay in the U.S. without getting buried in legal mess. The bill could change how the Securities and Exchange…

While broader sentiment is still locked in fear, Ethereum crypto is quietly holding a constructive structure above key support and grinding higher on multiple timeframes. ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Daily chart (D1): main scenario – slightly bullish, but below the 200-day lid EMAs (trend structure) RSI (momentum) MACD (trend-momentum confirmation) Bollinger Bands & volatility context ATR (daily volatility) Daily pivot levels 1-hour chart (H1): intraday regime supports the bullish daily bias EMAs (short-term trend) RSI (intraday momentum) MACD (trend follow-through) Bollinger Bands & local volatility ATR (H1 noise level) Hourly pivot map 15-minute chart (M15):…

Bybit’s latest report highlights that adoption grows fastest where traditional finance falls short, with Ukraine, Nigeria, and Vietnam demonstrating how crypto has become essential in these circumstances. The data also reveals that stablecoins have become the most widely used crypto product in the world. Emerging Markets Advance Through Necessity The research compares global adoption across four areas, which include user penetration, transactional use, institutional readiness, and cultural penetration, with Singapore and the United States leading the overall rankings due to a strong balance across all four areas. However, the most meaningful growth comes from countries where people rely on crypto…

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a regulatory agency that sets anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations, issued new guidelines tightening rules for onboarding users to crypto platforms. The new rules force regulated crypto exchanges to verify users through live selfie pictures and geographic location verification, according to The Times of India. The live selfie pictures are verified with software that tracks users’ eye and head movements to prevent AI deep fakes from being used to bypass the know-your-customer (KYC) verification process. Exchanges will also be required to collect the geolocation and IP addresses at the time of account creation, along with…

Ethereum (ETH) has recorded a massive spike in its transactions as a result of its growing dominance in stablecoins, DeFi and on-chain trading. As highlighted by an Ethereum advocate, Joseph Young, the chain has hit a new all-time high (ATH) of 889,300 users in its weekly count. Can weekly active users push Ethereum to $4,000? Notably, it means that there are 889,300 unique wallets actively sending transactions on the Ethereum blockchain each week. This suggests increased real demand for Ethereum’s network, not just speculation. The weekly transaction metric is key for understanding network health, adoption and utility. Generally, it signals…

The CLARITY Act, expected to shape the future of the cryptocurrency market in the US, will be on the agenda of the US Senate Banking Committee on January 15th. The committee will discuss the structure of the cryptocurrency market and vote on the bill at its session scheduled for January 15 at 18:00 (UTC+3, 10:00 ET). The bill aims to combat fraudulent transactions, misleading trading activities, and inflated trading volumes. It also seeks to address long-standing regulatory uncertainties by requiring crypto companies to provide proof of reserves. According to some analysts, if the CLARITY Act is enacted, manipulation rates in…

While major investor movements in the cryptocurrency markets are closely monitored, a new whale transaction targeting Ethereum (ETH) has attracted attention. According to data shared by @ai_9684xtpa, known for his on-chain analysis, a crypto whale with long-term ETH investments continued to grow its portfolio over the past week. As of January 13th, this whale withdrew 1,299.6 ETH from the OKX exchange and transferred it to its personal wallet. According to the data, this latest purchase was made at $3,129.64 per ETH. It is stated that the whale’s Ethereum accumulation process began on December 5, 2025, and since then, through gradual…

Crypto analyst Willy Woo said that Japan’s plan to classify Bitcoin as a financial product could significantly increase demand in the country. According to Woo, this regulation will simplify the tax regime for individual investors, making Bitcoin purchases more attractive. According to Woo’s assessment, with Bitcoin being classified as a financial product, the tax rate on Bitcoin earnings and transactions will drop to 20%. Currently in Japan, crypto income is subject to a marginal income tax ranging from 43% to 55% for individuals with an annual income exceeding approximately $57,000. The new regulation aims to reduce the tax burden on…

CleanSpark (CLSK) shares climbed 5% to $13 following the company’s announcement of its Texas power and land footprint. The company said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire up to 447 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, alongside a long term transmission facilities extension, creating the foundation for a large scale data center development aimed at artificial intelligence and high performance computing workloads. CleanSpark is a bitcoin mining company that is increasingly focused on developing energy backed digital infrastructure at scale. The site is expected to support an initial 300 megawatts of demand, with the ability to expand capacity…