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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has given a strong response to the critical MSCI advisory process that could determine the fate of companies holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic asset on their balance sheets. The company submitted its formal opinion against MSCI’s proposed plan to remove Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs) from its Global Investable Market Indexes, arguing that the proposal is “arbitrary, discriminatory and policy-driven.” It is estimated that there could be an $8 billion asset outflow if Strategy is delisted from the indices. In a detailed letter to MSCI, Strategy emphasized that DATs are not mutual funds, but rather operate…

Polymarket analysts focused on several whale wallets that made confident bets around the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro. The recent wave of directional bets has expanded the search for potential insiders. Polymarket and analysts are scrutinizing bets around Venezuela, reviving the narrative of insider information. A list of several wallets has been linked to suspicious prediction trades. The predictions on Venezuela were also linked to a recent statement by US President Donald Trump regarding the arrest of individuals who leaked information. No direct connection was made between the now-deleted account of the Polymarket whale and the recent arrest. Despite this,…

Velo Protocol, a blockchain-based financial infrastructure focused on PayFi (Payment Finance), is excited to announce its strategic expansion of Web3 payments and real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure across Asia and beyond. The primary purpose of this step is to make real-world asset liquidity and make Web3 payments borderless. Velo continues to build unstoppable momentum in Web3 finance, stacking high impact partnerships, RWA tokenization, and borderless liquidity across Asia and beyond. From tokenized RWA to institutional grade listings and super app rollouts, every new milestone reinforces Velo’s… pic.twitter.com/VbfHehY17X — Velo Official (@veloprotocol) January 16, 2026 Velo Protocol is actively working and facilitating…

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected 25 basis point interest rate cut, which is anticipated to be announced in minutes, Kevin Hassett, a figure closely watched by the markets and expected to become the new Fed Chairman, made some very significant and noteworthy statements regarding monetary policy. Hassett, the White House Director of the National Economic Council, said that futures markets were pricing in a 25 basis point cut, which he called “a small step in the right direction.” However, according to Hassett, the Fed’s work is not finished there. In his statements, he indicated that the central bank may…

As Washington races to finalize new rules on stablecoin regulation, Wall Street and the crypto industry are clashing over who should control digital dollars and the yield they generate. Bank of America flags trillions at risk of leaving deposits Yield-bearing designs put bank funding models under pressure Legislative push on stablecoins reaches critical phase Stablecoin regulation debate exposes deeper policy divides Concerns over expanded Treasury oversight Industry support fractures as exchanges push back Outlook for banks, stablecoin issuers and lawmakers Bank of America flags trillions at risk of leaving deposits Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has warned that stablecoins…

OpenLedger, an AI-focused blockchain network that enables training and deployment of intelligence models, today announced a strategic partnership with TheoriqAI, a decentralized protocol that allows AI agents to collaborate, optimize, and execute on-chain data and financial tasks. Using this collaboration, TheoriqAI utilizes OpenLedger’s AI infrastructure to introduce innovative intelligence capabilities into its AI-driven Web3 platform. Powered by its native THQ token, TheoriqAI runs an on-chain platform designed for building AI agents that operate and collaborate across decentralized platforms. Using tools like Infinity Hub and Infinite Studio, TheoriqAI allows the development of AI-powered DeFi systems that resolve and manage> The OpenLedger…

The Fed, as expected, cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Now all eyes will be on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference, which begins at 22:30 (UTC+3). Here’s Bitcoin’s initial reaction after the decision: In addition: The Fed will begin purchasing Treasury bonds on December 12th. The Fed stated that it will evaluate the magnitude and timing of additional interest rate adjustments. The Fed announced it will purchase $40 billion worth of Treasury bonds within the next 30 days. Among Fed members, there is a significant divide between those who support rate cuts to protect the weakening labor…

The United Kingdom is considering new restrictions that could bar children under 16 from using mainstream social media platforms. The discussion builds on the Online Safety Act, which already requires services with minimum age limits to explain how they enforce them and to use “highly effective” age assurance measures where children are at risk of harmful content. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is monitoring how Australia’s under‑16 ban works in practice and is “open” to an Australian‑style approach, despite previously expressing personal reservations about a blanket ban for teenagers. Conservative Party Member of Parliament David Davis said in a…

THORSwap, a renowned decentralized exchange (DEX), has unveiled a new cross-chain integration through the L1 blockchain NEAR Protocol. Specifically, THORSwap is extending the cross-chain trading network by integrating Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) via NEAR Intents, the abstraction layer of NEAR Protocol. As per THORSwap’s official social media announcement, the upgrade provides complete Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) swap support. Hence, this reaffirms the platform’s status as a prominent decentralized alternative to legacy centralized exchanges. 📢@THORSwap now supports Bitcoin Cash cross-chain trading via @NEAR_Intents! 🔥Swap Native $BCH to/from:Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, XRP, Zcash, NEAR Protocol, TRON, Dogecoin, Litecoin, AvalancheEthereum, Base, Polygon, OP Mainnet,Arbitrum, MonadProudly…

Following the Federal Reserve’s announcement of a 25 basis point interest rate cut, in line with expectations, a striking assessment emerged indicating a deepening of disagreements within the institution. Nick Timiraos, known as one of the best readers of the Fed’s internal communications, noted that despite the third consecutive interest rate cut, there was an unusual division among decision-makers. According to Timiraos, Fed officials are seriously divided on the priority order between inflation and the labor market. Therefore, strong signals have been given that the committee’s willingness to continue with interest rate cuts is quite low. As recent statements have…