Crypto

Senate Ag Committee to Release Crypto Bill Text Ahead of Jan. 27 Markup

The Senate Agriculture Committee will publish its crypto bill text today ahead of a Jan. 27 markup, proposing a split in oversight between the CFTC and SEC that departs from the Senate Banking Committee's approach. The move sets up a fresh jurisdictional fight over digital-asset regulation.

Published at 2026-01-21 16:15:07
Trump Signals Pro-Crypto Push to Outpace China

President Trump said he supports passing crypto legislation after gaining political backing for the move, framing it as part of a bid to outcompete China. The announcement could accelerate Washington’s approach to digital-asset rules.

Published at 2026-01-21 15:00:11
Vietnam launches five-year pilot licensing program for crypto exchanges

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has begun accepting applications for a five-year pilot licensing regime for crypto asset exchanges, the country's first formal regulatory step. The program aims to bring oversight, consumer protection and clearer rules to a market that long operated without legal clarity.

Published at 2026-01-21 12:15:11
White House Crypto Director: A Rule-Free Market Is ‘Fantasy’

The White House crypto director warned a rule-free market is a "fantasy," as the industry fractures over whether to accept imperfect legislation now or risk tougher regulation later. The comment heightens pressure on firms and lawmakers ahead of possible federal rules.

Grayscale Seeks NYSE Arca Listing for NEAR Protocol ETF

Grayscale filed to convert its NEAR Trust into an ETF and list it on NYSE Arca, persisting with ETF conversions despite recent weakness in the fund’s performance. The move aims to expand regulated access to NEAR (ticker: NEAR).

Published at 2026-01-21 06:00:08
XRP Tumbles as Global Tensions Spark Broad Risk-Off Rout

XRP slid toward the bottom of its recent range as selling pressure and bearish technicals combined with escalating geopolitical and trade tensions to trigger a risk-off move. Traders are cautious amid outflows from high‑beta crypto tokens and mounting uncertainty.

Published at 2026-01-20 23:00:08
Russian Top Court Backs Legal Protections for Crypto Owners

Russia’s Constitutional Court ruled that claims to cryptocurrency assets are protected under the judicial system and treats digital coins as comparable to traditional property. The decision strengthens legal certainty for holders, creditors and courts.

Published at 2026-01-20 18:45:10
Mastercard Mulls Zerohash Investment After Takeover Talks Collapse

Mastercard is weighing a strategic investment in Zerohash after takeover talks collapsed, according to people familiar with the matter. The move would give the card giant exposure to crypto infrastructure without pursuing a full acquisition.

Published at 2026-01-20 17:00:09
Trump Media Sets Feb. 2 Non-Transferable DJT Token Airdrop via Crypto.com

Crypto.com will distribute non-transferable tokens to DJT shareholders on Feb. 2 as part of Trump Media’s broader blockchain rewards program. The move expands the company's use of token-based perks rather than tradable assets.

Published at 2026-01-20 16:45:08
Chainlink Enables Sub-Second Stock Feeds for Multitrillion-Dollar U.S. Market

Chainlink switched its oracle to a pull model that delivers sub-second updates for the U.S. stock market, reducing gas costs and enabling more sophisticated on-chain trading logic.

Published at 2026-01-20 16:15:20