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The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.US Senate Agriculture chair John Boozman says the panel’s Republicans are yet to find middle ground with Democrats on several “fundamental policy issues” related to crypto market structure legislation.Boozman’s comments came as the Senate panel released a Republican draft of the bill on Wednesday, ahead of a scheduled markup on Tuesday, Jan. 27, which did not have the support of the committee’s Democrats.“While differences remain on fundamental policy issues, this bill builds on…

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates that would start on Tuesday.On Wednesday, Trump urged Congress to pass a one-year 10% cap, a sharp reduction from the current average credit card APR of about 21.4%.However, a similar bipartisan bill proposing a longer five-year cap is stalled in Congress. A deadline to lower credit card interest rates passed this week without action, despite President Donald Trump’s urging. Earlier this month, Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, effective Jan. 20 and lasting one year. As of Wednesday, there were no…

Bitcoin fell almost $3,500 on Monday as Europe hinted at retaliatory measures against US President Donald Trump, who threatened new trade tariffs unless negotiations could begin over Greenland. Bitcoin (BTC) prices dumped 3.6% in a matter of hours, falling from $95,450 to just below $92,000 on Coinbase in early trading on Monday morning, according to TradingView.Around $750 million in long positions were liquidated in four hours, bringing total 24-hour liquidations to over $860 million, according to Coinglass. The asset had marginally recovered from its weekly low, trading at $92,580 at the time of writing. Meanwhile, precious metals have surged as they continue…

Qubic has excitedly entered the blockchain transaction market with a unique and innovative feature-based transaction. The main purpose of this step is to enable a frictionless blockchain transaction method with zero cost. Qubic is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain protocol for merging high-speed, feeless transactions with decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) training by utilizing a “Useful Proof-of-Work” (uPoW) system. Most blockchains make users compete in a fee market.Higher demand means higher costs.Block space becomes a toll road.Qubic removes the toll road entirely.Every transaction on Qubic costs exactly zero. Not subsidized.Not promotional.Not temporarily low.The protocol… pic.twitter.com/jJ0j209Cmd— Qubic (@_Qubic_) January 18, 2026 Online secure…

CES shows 12 companies redefining Personalization using Robots, AI and Web3. The Agibot X2 humanoid robot dances. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesCES has always been a preview of what is next, and with AI, Web3 and Robots all converging, it became a measure of what is becoming foundational.Bringing together over 148,000 attendees from over 150 countries, alongside 4,500 exhibitors and 1,400 startups, the show rocked Vegas per CTA.Artificial intelligence was everywhere, but the most important takeaway was not about smarter models or faster chips. The major theme I saw running through everything…

As global regulatory scrutiny intensifies and blockchain surveillance expands, privacy coins are gaining traction for their ability to enhance both user anonymity and transaction confidentiality. While traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin operate on transparent, public ledgers where users’ transaction history is traceable, privacy coins, a specialized segment of the crypto market, use advanced cryptographic techniques to obscure key details such as sender and recipient addresses, transaction amounts and wallet balances.In the first weeks of 2026, this sector has made a mainstream shift, with the total market capitalization for privacy-focused assets surpassing US$24 billion, according to a widely circulated report by crypto…

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is emerging as a notable force in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape, positioning itself as more than just another cryptocurrency. The WLFI token is built to serve both governance and utility purposes, acting as the backbone of a decentralised ecosystem that prioritises transparency, security, and community-led decision-making. By enabling token holders to participate in key protocol decisions, the World Liberty Financial token reinforces its commitment to a more inclusive and user-driven financial model. Beyond its governance role, the WLFI coin is designed to facilitate real-world utility within the broader World Liberty Financial ecosystem. The project’s…

Shiba Inu price has slowed after a strong recovery attempt, with the price now moving back and forth between clearly defined support and resistance. Rather than moving upwards, price action has stalled, indicating a change in momentum-based trading to a more thoughtful structure-based stage.  The shift is as more macro-level crypto factors are still delicate, particularly to the stability of Bitcoin that still forms the basis of short-term risky conduct. As SHIB tests a critical zone, the market is now focused on whether this recovery structure can hold, keeping the future Shiba Inu price prediction alive. Shiba Inu Price Forms…

Today, Brevis and BNB Chain have both made an update to further expand their cooperation aimed at creating next-generation privacy infrastructure in Web3. The project focuses on the adoption of a privacy framework that is configurable and privacy-compliant and can be driven by current zero-knowledge-based technology. 🚀 Brevis is partnering with @BNBCHAIN to redefine Privacy InfrastructureWe’re building a generalized privacy framework that goes beyond first-gen transaction hiding.Our first implementation is an Intelligent Privacy Pool launching soon in collaboration with @0xbowio 🧵 pic.twitter.com/4Xg1qB3jI7— Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026 The core of this work is a wider vision: Privacy is a flexible…

Swedish health-tech company H100 Group is set to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury firm Future Holdings in a deal aimed at deepening its footprint in institutional digital asset management. Quick Summary – TLDR: H100 Group has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Future Holdings AG. The acquisition is valued at approximately CHF 600,000 and will be paid through newly issued shares. The deal supports H100’s plan to expand into Switzerland and scale its Bitcoin treasury operations. Completion is expected by January 2026, pending due diligence and regulatory approvals. What Happened? H100 Group AB announced its intention to…