Barclays believes that overt political pressure will not lead to a softening of interest rate policy in the near term. On the contrary, in order to demonstrate its independence, the Federal Reserve may even lean towards a hawkish stance at the margin.

In response to the rapid rise and fall of NYC Token after its opening, which attracted community attention, the project issued a statement on the X platform to clarify that due to the unexpected market support and demand in the early stages of the token's launch, NYC Token's partners conducted a liquidity rebalancing operation on the liquidity pool. The team has noticed the community reports regarding some "liquidity removal" and clarified that the relevant funds have been reused for project advancement and to add funds to the liquidity pool. The team also emphasized that it will continue to invest in the project's development in the long term.

According to ChainCatcher, SolanaFloor shared on the X platform that the latest draft of the crypto market structure has adopted a method for handling stablecoin yields that banks have been advocating. The draft prohibits the payment of interest solely for holding a balance. Rewards linked to activities such as trading, staking, liquidity provision, or governance participation are still permitted.

According to BlockBeats, on January 13, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams commented on the NYC token incident involving former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, strongly criticizing celebrities and politicians for using blockchain technology to perpetrate scams. Adams highlighted that celebrities can legitimately profit from blockchain by issuing tokens while maintaining liquidity, providing real value to holders, and ensuring project transparency. He emphasized that blockchain is an "unprecedentedly powerful tool for collaboration, monetization, and value distribution," currently utilized by millions worldwide. However, he noted that celebrities often exploit it for short-sighted fraudulent activities. Adams believes that by honestly managing blockchain projects, celebrities can not only achieve greater profits but also safeguard their reputations and avoid legal issues.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has criticized the notion that Bitcoin should be excluded from investment and 401(k) plans due to its volatility, arguing that certain stocks experience even greater price fluctuations. Hougan's remarks coincided with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's inquiry to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the mitigation of risks associated with including cryptocurrencies in retirement funds. In August last year, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order instructing the Labor Department to reassess restrictions on alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, paving the way for cryptocurrencies to be incorporated into 401(k) retirement plans. During an interview with Investopedia Express Live, Hougan criticized previous efforts by management companies like Vanguard and regulatory advice against Bitcoin investment in 401(k)s as "ridiculous." He emphasized that Bitcoin, while volatile, has been less so over the past year compared to Nvidia stock, which has not faced similar investment restrictions. Shares of Nvidia, a major U.S. tech company, experienced a significant price swing, hitting a yearly low of approximately $94.31 in April 2025 and surging to over $207 by October, marking a 120% fluctuation. In contrast, Bitcoin's price varied between a low of $76,000 in April and a high of $126,080 in October, resulting in a 65% swing. The inclusion of crypto in 401(k)s has been a long-standing goal for crypto firms seeking to expand their reach among retail investors and enhance their legitimacy within the financial system. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking answers from the SEC on how it plans to address risks for 401(k) plans opting to invest in "alternative investments" like crypto. In an open letter, Warren expressed concerns that crypto in retirement plans might not yield better outcomes for participants due to higher fees and expenses, coupled with crypto's volatility. She emphasized that for most Americans, their 401(k) represents a crucial component of retirement security rather than a venue for financial risk, warning that allowing crypto into retirement accounts could lead to significant losses for workers and families. Warren has requested that SEC Chair Paul Atkins provide clarity on whether the regulator considers volatility when valuing crypto holdings for publicly traded companies by January 27. She also seeks information on whether the SEC has evaluated manipulative practices in crypto markets and if it will publish research and educational materials to enhance investor awareness. Outside of Trump's executive order, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration announced a "neutral stance" on crypto in 401(k)s in May, following the rescission of a 2022 compliance release that had previously discouraged the practice. Hougan noted that while it remains uncertain if 401(k) providers will begin investing in crypto by 2026, he anticipates that it will eventually become normalized, akin to other assets.

US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitwise-bitcoin-401k-ban-ridiculous-warren-sec?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

NYC is not an official token of the City of New York, but rather a meme coin that borrows the concept of "NYC".

SolanaFloor stated in a post on the X platform that the latest draft of the crypto market structure adopts the stablecoin yield processing method that banks have been pushing for, prohibiting the payment of interest solely for holding. Rewards linked to activities such as trading, staking, liquidity provision, or governance participation are still permitted.

A comprehensive look at the bipartisan crypto regulation bill presented to the United States Senate, its potential impacts, and the ongoing legislative changes involved. source: https://coincu.com/news/bipartisan-crypto-bill-regulation/

Bipartisan crypto market structure text released with stablecoin interest restrictions, allowing 48-hour amendment submission. source: https://coincu.com/news/senate-crypto-bill-stablecoin-restrictions/

On January 7th, Nasdaq-listed AIxCrypto (NASDAQ: AIXC) launched its AIxC Hub ecosystem engagement platform. Since the launch of its first season, S1 Arena, over 200,000 addresses have registered, with approximately 163,000 active. AIxC Hub employs a seasonal system and points mechanism, with all activities, points, rankings, and rewards calculated and settled on a seasonal basis. Around the EAI x RWA economic ecosystem and the Bestrade AI trading platform, it guides users to participate in market analysis and community interaction through a zero-capital simulation prediction mechanism. AIxC Hub will introduce more features and launch more marketing activities in the future.

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched NYC Token to fight the spread of “antisemitism and anti-Americanism” in the nation. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/former-new-york-mayor-launches-nyc-token-crashes-80-in-minutes/

Bakkt Holdings is acquiring Distributed Technologies Research Ltd., a stablecoin payment provider, by issuing about 9.13 million shares to DTR shareholders. The deal aims to speed up Bakkt’s stablecoin services, reduce reliance on third parties, and support upcoming neobanking and payment offerings.

In the CRS 2.0 era, visible compliance is often safer than invisible asset "cloaks".

Prediction markets achieved a breakthrough, establishing a mechanism for aggregating fragmented information into probabilistic signals. The next stage of application may extend this capability to interpreting the impact of events on asset prices and organizational decision-making.

Twitter, X Smart Tags are coming soon. Will you trade directly on X? Golden Finance: Direct trading on X will soon be available. Is X taking another step towards becoming an app for everything?

With a $3.4B stablecoin, a new onchain lending platform, and a US banking charter bid, World Liberty Financial is pushing DeFi toward regulated finance.

BitGo launched its initial public offering on 12 January 2026, aiming to raise up to $201 million and list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BTGO. The IPO includes 11.8 million shares priced between $15 and $17, with the company targeting a valuation of up to $1.96 billion.

For the first time, the market has listed "Federal Reserve independence" as a core risk factor. The conflict between Trump and Powell will affect Bitcoin through two opposing channels: liquidity and credibility.

What exactly does CARF (Crypto Asset Reporting Framework), often referred to as the "crypto CRS," mean for everyone's wallet?