Bitcoin Nears $100,000 as Tariff Limbo and Fed-Trump Clash Ignite ‘Perfect Storm’ Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Jan. 14, extending a rally that gathered momentum amid a mix of policy uncertainty, strong institutional demand, and renewed focus on U.S. central bank independence. The move higher followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to defer a closely…
Crypto sentiment improves as Fear & Greed Index returns to Neutral The cryptocurrency market’s mood improved on the latest reading of the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which rose to 48 (Neutral), up 22 points. The move marks a shift in sentiment from “Fear” back to “Neutral,” indicating a more balanced posture among market participants…
Crypto wallets are positioning to compete with neobanks as white-label platforms expand Crypto wallet providers are increasingly aiming to “directly compete with neobanks,” as more infrastructure companies offer white-label platforms that let firms launch consumer-facing financial apps faster and at lower cost. One such platform is being positioned as a foundation for neobanks, digital wallets,…
Bullish Fire or Fakeout? Bitcoin’s Price Dances on the Edge of a Major Move Bitcoin traded between $94,925 and $95,051 over the last hour on Wednesday, giving the asset a market capitalization of about $1.89 trillion. The move comes as bitcoin continues to show largely sideways behavior that has defined trading since late November. During…
**USPS Worker Fired, Appeal Crushed in Due Process Fight** Nathaniel Scott Gerhart, a US Postal Service employee, lost his job over unacceptable conduct tied to a workplace brawl and got booted by the Merit Systems Protection Board on January 13, 2026. The board shot down his desperate petition claiming judge bias, ignored evidence, and denied…
Monero (XMR) Jumps 51% on the Week After Hitting a New High, as Attention Shifts to Privacy Coins Monero (XMR) posted an outsized move over the past week, reaching a new all-time high before pulling back modestly. Despite the retracement, XMR remains up 51% over the week, far outpacing most large-cap crypto assets over the…
**MSPB Slams Door on Fed Employee Firing Appeal** Hans Ofulue, a probationary worker axed by the General Services Administration, lost his bid to revive the case at the Merit Systems Protection Board. The MSPB denied his unsupported petition, affirming dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in a nonprecedential order dated January 13, 2026. No crypto angle…
XRP Price Finds Its Footing at Support, Bulls Test Their Strength XRP has started to recover after holding key support levels, with the price moving back above $2.10 following a period of weakness. The move signals that buyers have stepped in to defend the recent lows, at least for now. According to the provided update,…
**MSPB Quorum Crisis Kills Employee Appeal** Debra Denise Blackwell’s bid to challenge her Department of Homeland Security firing crashed when the Merit Systems Protection Board couldn’t muster a quorum, auto-finalizing a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. This procedural black hole exposes a federal agency paralyzed by vacancies, sidelining a pro se worker’s claims without a…
**MSPB Quorum Crisis Locks In Employee Loss** Christie Stewart’s appeals against the Department of Agriculture—challenging a denied pay raise, seeking corrective action, and claiming forced resignation—hit a wall at the Merit Systems Protection Board. With Vice Chairman Kerner recused and no quorum to review, an administrative judge’s rejection became final by default on January 13,…
Kraken-Linked SPAC Eyes $250 Million US Public Offering KRAKacquisition Corp., a newly formed blank check firm linked to crypto exchange Kraken, has proposed a $250 million public offering. The filing signals an effort to raise capital in public markets through a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. A SPAC is typically created to go public…
### Hezbollah Trainee’s Conviction Stands, Sentence Faces Reset A federal appeals court upheld Alexei Saab’s conviction for receiving military training from Hezbollah but tossed his 10-year sentence due to a botched terrorism sentencing boost. Saab, a Lebanese-born U.S. resident, got caught in a 2022 trial for training spanning 1996-2005, including post-2004 explosives and surveillance work…
Visa Partners With BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Payouts on Visa Direct Visa has partnered with BVNK to support stablecoin payments across the Visa Direct network, expanding the payments giant’s efforts to integrate digital assets into existing global rails. BVNK said it will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct’s $1.7 trillion real-time payments network. The rollout…
Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism Bitcoin climbed 4.34% to reclaim the $95,000 level as broader crypto markets strengthened, reflecting improved investor risk appetite. Ethereum also outperformed, rising 7.4% to trade above $3,300. The move added to a broad-based rally that extended beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies. Strength…
Markup of Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Pushed to Late January The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has postponed a planned markup of major crypto market structure legislation, moving the session from Jan. 15 to the final week of January. Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) said the delay comes as bipartisan talks on…
Ethereum Price Rips Higher by 8%, Forcing Bears to Reassess Ethereum moved sharply higher, climbing about 8% and pushing through a key resistance level at $3,160. The advance brought ETH back toward the $3,350 area before price action cooled into a consolidation phase. According to the provided technical summary, Ethereum had remained stable above the…
Senate Committees Coordinate CLARITY Act Timelines, Raising Stakes for US Crypto Markets Senate leaders have set coordinated committee deadlines for the CLARITY Act, a broad crypto market overhaul that could reshape how digital assets are regulated in the United States. The move aligns the Senate’s committee work around a defined schedule and positions the bill…
Bitcoin rallies past $93,000 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts Bitcoin climbed back above $93,000 on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp pullback earlier in the week. The rebound followed a combination of constructive regulatory signals and fresh optimism that the Federal Reserve may have room to lower interest rates sooner than previously…
Markup of Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Pushed to Late January The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has postponed a planned markup of sweeping crypto market structure legislation, pushing the session back to the final week of January. The committee had been scheduled to hold a markup meeting on Jan. 15 to review…
Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders Bipartisan legislation is moving forward in the U.S. with the goal of shielding blockchain developers—particularly those building non-custodial tools—from being treated like financial intermediaries under existing regulatory expectations. The effort is aimed at reducing legal uncertainty for people who write code or…
