SEC Transitions to Full Republican Control, Paving the Way for Crypto-Friendly Regulations in 2026
The SEC is set to continue last year’s pro-crypto rulemaking, as the commission and other federal agencies are controlled solely by Republicans.
Bitcoin's History of 100% Returns Following Down Years: Will This Trend Continue in 2026?
History shows Bitcoin’s rare down years have been followed by triple-digit rebounds, keeping 2026 firmly on traders’ watchlists.
Polymarket Partnership with Dow Jones Brings Prediction Market Insights to Wall Street Journal
The companies are partnering to make prediction markets available with “dedicated data modules” on Dow Jones-owned websites and some of its print media.
JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Canton Following Successful Launch on Base
The move extends JPM Coin to its second network after launching on the Coinbase-supported Ethereum Layer 2 Base in November 2025.
Tether-Backed Rumble Unveils Innovative Crypto Wallet for Fans to Tip Creators with Bitcoin and USDT
Rumble and Tether have launched a non-custodial crypto wallet that powers native tipping for creators using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold.
Senate Committees Schedule January 15 Hearings to Vote on Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Market Structure Legislation
Next week is shaping up to be a consequential one for crypto policy, as two key Senate committees prepare to advance legislation.
Bitcoin Price Declines Even with Positive MSCI Update: Analyzing the Unexpected Turn of Events
MSCI’s rule change on newly issued shares reshapes passive demand, raising questions over how Bitcoin-linked treasury companies fund future BTC purchases.
Ripple President Discusses Commitment to Staying Private Amid IPO Plans
The reiteration of the payment company‘s plans not to pursue a public offering followed a $500 million fundraise in November, leading to a $40 billion valuation for Ripple.
Ray Dalio Warns That 2026 US Midterm Elections May Overturn Trump's Policies
The balance of power tends to shift every two years because political parties typically overpromise and underdeliver, according the billionaire hedge fund manager.
A16z Crypto Invests $15 Million in BABY Tokens to Support Babylon's Expansion of Innovative BTC Vaults
Babylon's vaults allow native Bitcoin to be verifiably locked as collateral while remaining on the Bitcoin blockchain.
FINRA Appoints Crypto Experts Rostin Behnam and Dan Gallagher to Its Board to Boost Digital Assets Governance
Former CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam and Dan Gallagher, a senior legal executive at Robinhood Markets, have joined FINRA's Board of Governors.
Daily Update: Ripple Announces No IPO Intentions, Flare Introduces XRP Spot Exposure on Hyperliquid, and Additional Developments
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.