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FridayFeb 06, 2026 9:00 am

Crypto Regulation Impasse Persists as White House Meeting Draws Blank

A White House effort to resolve a prolonged dispute between major crypto firms and banks ended without a breakthrough, highlighting divisions that continue to stall major legislation aimed at regulating digital assets. The closed-door discussion brought together senior figures from both industries and aimed to find common ground on crypto market structure legislation that has stalled for months. While participants described the talks as constructive, the central disagreements that have blocked the bill’s advance remain firmly in place. Among those attending were representatives from the Independent Community Bankers of America, the American Bankers Association, the Digital Chamber, and the Blockchain…

ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 9:00 am

White House Under Fire Regarding UAE Royal’s Stake in WLF

A major investment tied to President Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has drawn renewed scrutiny after a report revealed that a senior member of the Emirati royal family quietly acquired a large ownership stake just days before Trump returned to the White House. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, an entity connected to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi bought a 49% stake of WLF for $500 million in January, shortly before Trump’s inauguration. WLF is partly owned by the Trump family, along with Steve Witkoff, who later became the administration’s Middle East…

TuesdayFeb 03, 2026 9:00 am

White House to Meet Crypto Firms, Banks to Build Crypto Bill Support

The White House is set to hold talks with leaders from the crypto and banking sectors as the administration looks for a way to revive major digital asset legislation that has stalled amid disagreements between the two industries, according to three people familiar with the plans. The meeting, organized by the White House’s crypto advisory council, will bring together executives from several industry trade organizations. Discussions are expected to center on how the proposed legislation handles interest payments and other incentives offered by crypto firms to customers who hold stablecoins. It reflects a growing push by the Trump administration to…

FridayJan 30, 2026 9:00 am

Snowstorm Forces Senate to Postpone Crypto Regulation Markup Vote

Severe winter weather in Washington has forced senators to postpone a key vote on legislation that would shape how digital asset markets are regulated in the U.S. The delay affects what would have been the first formal Senate markup of a broad bill addressing the structure of crypto markets. The Senate Agriculture Committee stated that it would not move forward with its planned Tuesday consideration of the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act due to hazardous weather conditions. Committee staff pointed to unsafe travel, with large portions of the capital covered in ice and snow as frigid temperatures settled in after a…

ThursdayJan 29, 2026 9:00 am

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto Firm Owned by Winklevoss Twins

The U.S. SEC has agreed to drop an enforcement action against a crypto exchange founded by billionaire brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss after clients tied to a disputed lending product were fully repaid. Recent court filings show that the SEC and the exchange, now operating under the name Gemini Space Station, jointly asked a federal judge in New York to dismiss the case. The filing states that all assets owed to participants in the Gemini Earn program were returned through the bankruptcy proceedings of Genesis Global Capital, which concluded in 2024. The SEC noted that the outcome made it appropriate…

WednesdayJan 28, 2026 9:00 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Provides Update on SOL Treasury Holdings, Which Now Totals Over 6.97 Million SOL

Forward Industries recently provided an update on the company’s SOL Treasury, including that the total holdings have reached over 6.97 million SOL. The update covered what the company has done since initiating the SOL strategy, generating staking rewards, forming partnerships, and more. It also covered recent operational highlights, such as the company announcing that SEC-registered shares are live on the Solana blockchain, and the fact that the company is testing a PropAMM on Solana. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a rapidly growing Solana treasury company, recently shared an update about the company’s total Solana (SOL) holdings (https://ibn.fm/TYP8i). In the update, the…

TuesdayJan 27, 2026 9:00 am

Senate Democrats File Ethics and Card Rule Amendments to Crypto Bill

Senate Democrats moved to reshape a major crypto bill by introducing a series of new amendments ahead of a key committee session. The changes focused on ethics standards, regulatory preparedness, and competition in payment networks. The amendments were filed ahead of a long-awaited markup by the Agriculture Committee, marking a renewed effort to break months of stalemate over how crypto should be governed in the U.S. At stake is a market structure bill aimed at clarifying which federal agencies oversee various segments of the crypto industry. Supporters argue that the measure is necessary to alleviate uncertainty for investors and firms…

FridayJan 23, 2026 9:00 am

Key Crypto Bill Stalls in US Senate Amid Industry Opposition

A long-anticipated effort to set federal rules for crypto stalled last week after the Senate Banking Committee abruptly canceled a planned meeting to begin drafting the legislation. The session was expected to mark a key moment for a bill that has been fought over for years by lawmakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions. Senator Cynthia Lummis, who has been one of Capitol Hill’s strongest champions of crypto, described the delay as a major setback. The Senate, she suggested, was attempting to move cautiously through a rapidly evolving sector, but the effort quickly unraveled. Industry reaction was swift. Coinbase chief executive…

ThursdayJan 22, 2026 9:00 am

Trump’s Tariff Threats on Europe Trigger Massive Crypto Liquidations

Global markets were jolted after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on eight European countries, linking the measures to renewed pressure over Greenland. The comments, posted on his Truth Social account, rippled quickly through financial markets and triggered heavy selling in cryptos, equities, and risk-sensitive assets. Roughly $875 million worth of crypto positions were closed. Bitcoin fell 3%, dropping to $92,000, as traders rushed to cut exposure amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The sell-off was magnified by thin trading conditions during a U.S. holiday period, which tends to exaggerate price swings. About $788 million of the liquidations were…

WednesdayJan 21, 2026 9:00 am

The Practical Implications of Europe’s New Cryptocurrency Rules

Europe’s crypto sector is beginning to see real-world consequences from regulations that, until recently, were largely theoretical. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is now being applied across member states. The new regime follows years of rapid adoption, along with several high-profile collapses that exposed gaps in consumer protection and risk management. With the implementation of MiCA, cryptocurrency is now subject to a more uniform and predictable regulatory framework throughout most of Europe rather than being viewed as a legal anomaly. For investors, the framework is designed to increase transparency and reduce risk. For companies operating in the sector,…