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CLARITY Act Heads to January Markup as Lawmakers Weigh DeFi Oversight
U.S. lawmakers are preparing to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly referred to as the CLARITY Act, with a Senate committee markup scheduled for mid-January, moving the long-running crypto market structure debate into its next legislative phase.
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RBI Reiterates Caution on Cryptocurrencies, Backs CBDCs for Stability
The Reserve Bank of India has reiterated a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, citing ongoing risks to financial stability, while continuing to promote central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as part of its broader monetary framework.
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Bitcoin Marks 17 Years Since Genesis Block Was Mined
Bitcoin marks its 17th anniversary on January 3, 2026, commemorating the mining of its first block — known as the Genesis Block — on January 3, 2009.
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EU Crypto Tax Transparency Rules Under DAC8 Take Effect on January 1
New tax transparency obligations for crypto-asset service providers across the European Union entered into force on January 1, 2026, as amendments to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) — became applicable.
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Stablecoin Reserve Disclosure Remains Central to U.S. Treasury Oversight Agenda
U.S. Treasury continues to emphasize reserve transparency as a core element of its oversight approach to stablecoins, as U.S. authorities advance efforts to integrate dollar-linked digital assets into existing supervisory frameworks.
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Ripple Hails Institutional Momentum Entering 2026
Ripple said it is seeing increased engagement from institutional counterparties as the digital asset sector enters 2026, citing growing interest in blockchain-based payments and settlement infrastructure.
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Crypto Winter Fears Linger as Trading Remains Muted
Trading across major cryptocurrency markets remained muted at the start of the year, with spot and derivatives volumes holding below late-quarter averages.
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ETF Flow Activity Moderates as Institutional Allocation Pauses
ETF flow activity across major crypto-linked products has moderated heading into year-end trading, as institutional investors appear to pause incremental allocation following a more active phase earlier in the quarter.
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Market Participants Prepare for New Reporting Standards as Regulatory Timelines Advance
Crypto market participants are entering 2026 with increased focus on reporting readiness, as regulatory implementation timelines across major jurisdictions move from consultation toward execution.
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Short-Side Liquidations Accelerate Into Year-End Trading
Liquidations across major crypto derivatives venues intensified in late December, with short positions accounting for the majority of forced closures as thin year-end liquidity amplified otherwise modest price movements.
