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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Washington’s long-running effort to bring regulatory clarity to the U.S. crypto market has entered a more uncertain phase. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, was expected to move closer to a Senate vote this week. Instead, a sudden withdrawal of support from Coinbase and a last-minute pause by Senate leadership have exposed deep divisions within the industry and among lawmakers. While the White House insists the bill is still on track, the debate over how digital assets should be regulated is becoming…

A group of Democratic lawmakers has sharply criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for what they describe as a dramatic retreat from enforcing U.S. securities laws against major cryptocurrency firms, warning that the move threatens investors and market integrity. Summary Ongoing litigation against Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and others abruptly ended after Trump was elected. The timing of the closures raises questions about political influence, Dems argue. The letter specifically mentions Justin Sun, whose SEC case remains paused while he invests millions in Trump-linked crypto ventures. In a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, Democratic Representatives Maxine Waters, Sean Casten,…

Ted Hisokawa Jan 15, 2026 22:14 Algorand (ALGO)’s December report reveals staked ALGO surged 57% to 1.98B tokens in 2025, with community validators nearly doubling while TVL shows mixed signals. Algorand (ALGO)’s staking metrics tell a compelling decentralization story. The network’s December 2025 Insights Report, released January 15, shows total ALGO staked climbed 56.8% over the year—from 1.26 billion to 1.98 billion tokens. More striking: community stake share flipped from 36.5% to 80.2%, while the Foundation’s portion shrank to under 20%.Validator participation nearly doubled, jumping from 897 to 1,726 online accounts—a 92.4% increase…

U.S. Senate Democrats are reportedly set to reopen talks with representatives from the cryptocurrency industry on Friday, according to people familiar with the plan speaking to CoinDesk.  All this comes less than two days after a last-minute postponement of a key Senate Banking Committee hearing on sweeping digital asset legislation. The call follows Wednesday night’s abrupt cancellation of the committee’s planned markup of the long-negotiated crypto market structure bill, which had been expected to divide regulatory oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).  The delay came after Coinbase, the…

LMAX Group and Ripple Labs (XRP) today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the fusion of traditional and digital capital markets. Ripple plans to invest $150 million in LMAX Group to integrate its RLUSD stablecoin into the latter’s institutional trading platform.“Partnering with a leader like Ripple is a milestone for LMAX, reflecting confidence and momentum in our cross-asset growth strategy. With the benefit of greater US and global regulatory clarity, fiat-backed stablecoins will be a key catalyst in driving the convergence of TradFi and digital assets, and we firmly believe that RLUSD is positioned at the forefront, said David Mercer,…

KBC Group (Euronext Brussels: KBC) will begin offering crypto trading services on February 16, 2026. The second largest bank in Belgium, which has more than $300 billion in assets under management (AUM), is the first bank in the country to offer regulated crypto trading services.KBC Bank to Offer Crypto Trading Services Via Bolero Platform Earlier on Thursday, January 15, KBC Banks announced that it will begin to offer crypto trading services the week of February 16. The bank stated that it will offer crypto trading services to its 4 million users through its Bolero Investment platform.As such, the bank will become…

Bitcoin is starting to emerge from its consolidation phase, suggesting that a decisive move may be underway. After holding above the former resistance, the market is starting to show early signs of confidence returning. The spotlight now shifts to the $107,000 level, where the strength of this breakout will be truly tested. Holds Firm Despite A Weak Start To The Session Bitcoin Meraklsi, in a recent BTC market update, outlined a largely positive outlook despite the day beginning with some downside pressure. While early trading showed red across the board, the analyst emphasized that the broader structure remains healthy, with…

Belgium’s second-largest bank, KBC Group, is set to become the first bank in Belgium to allow retail clients to buy and sell crypto. Starting the week of February 16, private investors will be able to trade Bitcoin through Bolero, KBC’s online investment platform.  The offering will operate within a regulated framework under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), positioning KBC as the first Belgian bank to meet the requirements for providing crypto asset services. KBC said it has submitted a full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) notification to the relevant supervisory authority, clearing the way for the launch. …

Terrill Dicki Jan 15, 2026 20:47 Filecoin (FIL)’s $4M ProPGF Batch 2 funding program names selection committee as 100+ applications enter review. Final decisions expected late January 2026. Filecoin (FIL) has named a 14-member selection committee to oversee its $4 million ProPGF Batch 2 funding round, with over 100 applications now under review for milestone-based grants. The committee will finalize decisions by late January, targeting infrastructure, research, and tooling projects across the decentralized storage network.FIL trades at $1.59 as of January 15, up 3.22% in 24 hours amid broader ecosystem momentum.Who’s Deciding Where…

XRP’s price outlook remains closely tied to regulatory developments in the United States and positioning by large holders. While short-term volatility continues to shape price action, longer-term catalysts—particularly legal clarity and institutional access—could play a decisive role in determining the token’s next major move.Communication becomes more effective when it reflects what the market is paying attention to, and Outset PR incorporates this principle into its workflow. The agency follows ongoing developments to understand when a narrative is most likely to resonate.Regulatory Clarity as a Potential Turning PointOne of the most significant factors hanging over XRP is the pending U.S. Clarity…