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📅 January 26
Just when it seemed the United States was days away from passing the most important law in cryptocurrency regulatory history, bipartisan negotiations in the Senate unexpectedly broke down. Now, racing against the clock and before a crucial hearing this week, Democratic advisors say they are still willing to return to the negotiating table.

📖Since November, the team of Republican Senator John Boozman, chairman of the Agriculture Committee, worked in close coordination with Democratic lawmakers to draft a bill with bipartisan language outlining how regulatory functions would be divided between the SEC and the CFTC, as well as establishing disclosure requirements for the cryptocurrency market.
For weeks, according to the Democratic advisor himself, they met “with every possible stakeholder, from nine to five,” refining a document they considered an example of cooperation in Washington.
But upon returning from the year-end recess, the Democrats were met with a surprise: the Republican team had rewritten the text without them and planned to bring it to a vote on January 15.
This abrupt change shattered the dynamic of trust. Although the Agriculture Committee is seen as more collaborative than the Banking Committee, the new draft was released last week without Democratic support. Some lawmakers introduced amendments, including one related to the Trump family's crypto interests, but the lead Democratic negotiators refused to participate in the process.
Even so, they maintain that an agreement is “very close” and that they only need to return to the previous bipartisan path to finalize it before the vote scheduled for this Thursday.
Meanwhile, pressure is mounting from the White House. Presidential advisors have insisted that the bill must be passed soon to avoid losing the political momentum favoring cryptocurrencies. Analysts in Washington warn that, without this legislation, the US crypto market will continue to operate with a “structural risk premium” due to the lack of regulatory clarity.

Topic Opinion:
The most delicate issue is not that the bill will be delayed, but that trust will be broken among the teams that have been building something historic. This law needs to be bipartisan to have legitimacy and durability. If a vote is forced without consensus, the result could be a fragile, easily challenged, and politically vulnerable law. And that would be worse than having no law at all.
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote today on a major crypto market structure bill, advancing long-awaited legislation aimed at clarifying how digital assets are regulated.

What the bill would do:

• Establish clear regulatory roles - grants the Commodity Futures Trading Commission expanded authority over digital commodities and spot crypto markets, reducing uncertainty around jurisdiction.

• Define asset classifications - codifies when a digital asset is a commodity or security, helping eliminate “regulation by enforcement.”

• Increase market oversight - requires exchanges, brokers, and dealers handling digital commodities to register and meet standard trading rules, improving transparency and reducing manipulation risks.

• Split regulatory responsibilities - assigns spot market and commodity oversight primarily to the CFTC while leaving securities enforcement and certain transactional rules under the Securities and Exchange Commission when appropriate.

Why it matters:

This bill - building on the Clarity Act framework passed by the House - aims to provide long-sought legal clarity and stability for crypto markets, potentially boosting investor confidence and reducing manipulation, fragmentation, and enforcement uncertainty that have plagued the industry.

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Look, Lummis is sounding the alarm again. Her "Clarity Act" isn't about another bureaucratic initiative. It's about a simple, but critical question for the US: do we still want to be in the game?
The gist is simple: capital and brains hate uncertainty. While US regulators are still figuring out who's in charge – the SEC or CFTC – and handing out retroactive fines, the real builders are leaving. Infrastructure, companies, investments – it's all flowing to places where the rules exist, even if they're basic. To the UAE, Asia, Europe.
Lummis is making it clear: our "advantage" of Wall Street and venture money isn't permanent. It's an asset we can waste. Institutions have been eyeing crypto for a while, but what scares them isn't volatility; it's the prospect of a regulator lawsuit three years from now for something that's standard practice today.
Her bill isn't about "let's create mega-rules." It's about removing friction. Clearly defining what's a commodity, what's a security, and who oversees what. So you can build without guessing whether your business will be wrecked tomorrow on some technicality.
And it's not just her. The trend is obvious: even in a perpetually deadlocked Congress, there's a growing understanding that crypto isn't a geek hobby, but a new financial reality. Either we shape it to our advantage, or we'll end up playing by rules set elsewhere.
So, the question she's essentially asking is: Can the US still make strategic decisions? Or will we just keep watching as the window of opportunity to lead quietly closes?
Doesn't it seem like the US has almost missed this "strategic asset" – clarity? Or is there still a chance to catch up?
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White House #crypto adviser under President Donald Trump, Patrick Witt, urged bipartisan backing for a Senate crypto bill released by the #Agriculture Committee today. The committee is preparing for the January 27 markup in Washington. The appeal followed the release of revised text that emerged after extended #bipartisan talks failed.
Patrick Witt Pushes Bipartisan Backing for Crypto Bill
In an X post, the White House crypto adviser encouraged Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee to support the crypto legislation. This came as he noted that the Senate Agriculture market structure text closely resembles the House #CLARITY Act.
CoinGape had reported earlier in the day that the Senate Agriculture Committee released its updated crypto market bill. However, as #Chairman John Boozman revealed, they failed to get bipartisan support for the crypto bill ahead of the January 27 markup. Furthermore, no Democrats have publicly supported it yet. This includes Senator Cory Booker, who led Democratic negotiations for months.
Meanwhile, Witt remarked that the crypto bill was over 80% similar to the House version. That House bill previously gained support from 17 Democrats on the Agriculture Committee.
The White House crypto adviser also said several changes reflected concessions requested by Senator Cory Booker. He added those revisions aimed to broaden bipartisan appeal. He also credited Chairman John Boozman for maintaining transparency during negotiations.
According to Witt, the House CLARITY Act earned backing from nearly 40 percent of House Democrats. He specifically named Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Pete Aguilar, and Ted Lieu. 
Commenting on current developments, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett noted that Booker’s team has told Politico that he will keep working with Boozman. That leaves open the possibility of a potential bipartisan support. 
Reactions To The Legislation
Chief Legal Officer of the top crypto exchange, Coinbase, Paul Grewal, said in an X post that there is still work to be done following the release of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill. However, he remarked that there is a strong foundation here for both Republicans and Democrats to build on.
He further thanked Chairman Boozman for taking a constructive step in response to Trump’s call to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. Ji Hun Kim of the Crypto Council for Innovation called the release an important step. 
He cited clearer consumer protections and regulatory clarity. Analyst NekoZ noted that granting the CFTC greater authority could reduce confusion and clarify enforcement. Meanwhile, the founder of the Satoshi Radio Podcast, Bart Mol, criticized the bill’s complexity and predicted delays and loopholes.
It remains to be seen if the crypto will gain bipartisan support during the January 27 markup. On the other hand, it is worth noting that the Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act is facing further setbacks, with the markup of the bill unlikely until late next month.
During his Davos speech yesterday, Trump noted that Congress was currently working on the market structure bill and that he hoped to sign it soon. However, there is no clear timeline for when the crypto bill could reach the president’s desk amid these delays.

The price of #bitcoin remains sideways as the uncertainty over US crypto regulation lingers. $BTC price is currently in the range of $90,000, unable to achieve follow-through following recent surges that saw its price peak at stagnation. This is compelled by the recent postponement of the #CLARITY Act by the US Senate, which made traders anxious instead of responsive. For now, the structure of the Bitcoin price indicates balance rather than fear.
Regulatory Delays Keep Bitcoin Price Structure Constrained
The latest delay to the CLARITY Act reinforces an already fragile regulatory backdrop, which continues shaping Bitcoin price behavior through hesitation rather than outright #selling . The market structure bill has once again been delayed by lawmakers, who have switched their attention to housing policy and election issues. The move prolongs uncertainty that has prevailed since January, making it impossible to provide regulatory guidance to #crypto markets.
As a result, institutional participants remain cautious, which keeps Bitcoin price locked in range-bound behavior instead of directional expansion. Regulatory delays reduce incentive for aggressive positioning, therefore limiting follow-through on both rallies and breakdowns. This is a place that promotes liquidity based movement instead of trend development.
In turn, BTC price reflects this delay through repeated tests of range boundaries without structural resolution. The #buyers intervene around the areas of established demand, and the sellers support the overhead resistance in a consistent way. Bitcoin price action will mostly follow structure rather than the narrative-driven catalysts unless lawmakers can provide a clear picture.
Liquidity Wicks Highlight Analyst’s Bearish Tactical Bias
Market analyst Lennart Snyder points to the ongoing conformity of Bitcoin price to bearish structural indicators despite short-lived stability. He observes the continuing lower highs and a significant H4 wick, indicating active liquidity attraction, as opposed to trend reversal. Historically, mean reversion is frequently preceded by large wicks particularly in down-trending structures..
This behavior makes the expert lean slightly bearish, with BTC price continuously attracting liquidity to areas of resistance above $90,600. He points out this level as a possible stop-hunt region and not sustainable breakout region. On the contrary, downside liquidity is close to the imbalance of the $86,200, which is consistent with previous reaction zones.
Although a bullish market is not ruled out, it will demand a robust H4 reclaim above $91,200 on active sessions.. Nonetheless, this situation is less probable because of counter-trend positioning. Therefore, Bitcoin price currently reflects tactical caution rather than directional confidence.

BTC/USDT 4H Chart (Source: TradingView)
Bitcoin Price Structure Reinforces Range Control
Bitcoin price has remained locked in a clearly defined range since mid-November, following the sharp breakdown from the prior macro uptrend. This is a consolidation of approximately between the support of the price of $84,700 and the resistance of the price at $97,100 and the price moves in circles between these levels rather than making directional movements. 
At the time of press, BTC market value sits near $89,900, placing price back toward the lower-middle portion of the range, which reflects balance rather than strength.
This range bound structure is supported by parabolic SAR behavior. The indicator keeps oscillating and going above and below price indicating that it is not under sustained trend control. 
Every SAR flip coincides with the temporary directional efforts that do not last long and ensure that Bitcoin price movement remains on rotational, as opposed to trend following. This recurrent failure to push through proves that neither sellers nor buyers have created structural dominance.
Besides, RSI also adds clarity to the recent price action. After topping out near 70, it turned lower as Bitcoin price slipped back under the $90,000 mark, dragging RSI down to 39. That drop matched price settling deeper into its range, not breaking away from it.
Since then, the RSI has stabilized and is gradually rising again, currently hovering around 44. This rebound keeps the long-term BTC price forecast firmly in range mode, indicating that it is regaining equilibrium rather than preparing for a new trend.
BTC/USD 1D Chart (Source: TradingView)
Summary 
Bitcoin price remains governed by structure, not sentiment, as regulatory delays extend uncertainty. The prevailing result is the furtherance of range behavior as long as the policymakers are passive. From a technical perspective, BTC price stability depends on holding established demand zones, which hence preserve consolidation. 
A breakdown below support would nullify this bias and put control in the hands of sellers. Until then, Bitcoin price reflects disciplined balance but not directional intent. This situation keeps the  BTC price outlook neutral and structurally driven.

 
Сьогоднішній день на Всесвітньому економічному форумі в Давосі приніс низку ключових заяв, які можуть визначити вектор світової економіки та крипторинку на найближчий час. Президент США Дональд Трамп та його адміністрація зробили кілька важливих кроків.
Ключові тези:
Скасування тарифів: Президент Трамп оголосив, що не запроваджуватиме 10%-ві тарифи на європейські країни, заплановані на 1 лютого. Це рішення було прийнято після зустрічі з Генсеком НАТО Єнсом Столтенбергом, де було погоджено «рамки майбутньої угоди» щодо Гренландії та Арктичного регіону. Це зняло напругу на світових ринках, яка зростала через загрозу торгової війни.
Чітка позиція щодо крипти: У своїй промові Трамп підтвердив, що хоче бачити Америку «криптостолицею світу» і сподівається «дуже скоро» підписати відповідне законодавство, що відкриє нові шляхи до фінансової свободи.
Стратегічний BTC-резерв: Міністр фінансів США Скотт Бессент офіційно підтвердив нову політику: уряд припинить продаж конфіскованих цифрових активів і замість цього додаватиме весь вилучений $BTC до «Стратегічного резерву США». Це означає припинення тиску на ринок від періодичних аукціонів.
Прогрес законодавства: Комітет Сенату з питань сільського господарства планує опублікувати текст оновленого законопроєкту CLARITY щодо структури крипторинку до кінця сьогоднішнього дня, а голосування призначено на 27 січня. 
Ці події свідчать про скоординовані дії адміністрації. Зняття геополітичної та торговельної напруги (через Гренландію та тарифи) відбувається паралельно з активним просуванням внутрішньої крипто-реформи. Хоча й існують розбіжності в індустрії (наприклад, Coinbase відкликала підтримку законопроєкту через суперечливі положення про прибутковість стейблкоїнів), загальний напрямок вказує на створення чітких правил гри та зміцнення позицій США у цифровій економіці. 
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ینانس، أكبر بورصة للعملات المشفرة في العالم تتوخى الحذر بشأن العودة إلى السوق الأمريكية، بينما يجادل الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة ريبل براد جارلينجهاوس، بأن هذه العودة حتمية.
في مقابلة مع CN.BC، صرح المدير التنفيذي المشارك لبينانس، ريتشارد تينغ، أن الشركة تتبع استراتيجية الانتظار والمراقبة" بشأن عودتها إلى الولايات المتحدة، في حين أعرب جار لينجهاوس عن اعتقاده بأن بينانس ستساهم إيجابيا في السوق من خلال زيادة المنافسة.
انسحبت بينانس من السوق الأمريكية في عام 2023. جاء هذا القرار بعد أن اعترف الرئيس التنفيذي آنذاك، تشانغبينغ تشاو بعدم الوفاء بالتزامات مكافحة غسل الأموال، ووقعت الشركة تسوية بقيمة 4.3 مليار دولار مع وزارة العدل الأمريكية. تم العفو عن تشاو من قبل دونالد ترامب في أكتوبر. وأفاد تقرير بلومبرغ نشر في ديسمبر أن بينانس كانت تفكر في إمكانية العودة إلى السوق الأمريكية.
في حديثه إلى CN.BC في دافوس، وصف ريتشارد تينغ السوق الأمريكية بأنها "سوق مهمة جدا". مضيفًا أنهم لن يتسرعوا في إعادة الدخول وأنهم يراقبون عن كتب البيئة التنظيمية. بعد تصريحات تينغ، أجرى براد جارلينجهاوس مقابلة منفصلة مع CN.BC، حيث أعرب عن اعتقاده بأن بينانس ستعود إلى الولايات المتحدة.
قال جار لينجهاوس: "هذه سوق كبيرة جدًا، ولم يمض وقت طويل منذ أن كانت بينانس لاعبا مهما هنا." واصفا بينانس كشركة رأسمالية ومبتكرة، جادل جار لينجهاوس بأن الشركة سترغب في النمو من خلال التركيز على الأسواق الأكبر. كما أشار إلى أن التحول المحتمل سيزيد المنافسة وقد يخفض الأسعار للمستخدمين.
من ناحية أخرى، هناك خلافات داخل القطاع بشأن تنظيمات العملات المشفرة في الولايات المتحدة. في حين تم تمرير قانون #GENIUS الذي ينظم العملات المستقرة العام الماضي، لا يزال قانون Clarity الذي يهدف إلى توفير إطار شامل للأصول المشفرة، قيد المناقشة
ومع ذلك دعم كل من تينغ وجار لينجهاوس قانون #Clarity . قال تينغ، وهو منظم سابق، إن "أي تنظيم أفضل من عدم وجود تنظيم"، مجادلا بأن القواعد الواضحة ضرورية لنمو الصناعة. في حين أعرب جار لينجهاوس عن دهشته من المعارضة الشديدة لأرمسترونغ، قائلاً إن الكثير من الصناعة ما زالوا على الطاولة وكان يأمل في التوصل إلى حل وسط.
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The Commodity #Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a new effort to strengthen its efforts towards the reorganization of the rules that govern new financial markets. The chair of the CFTC, Mike Selig, introduced a program called Future-Proof, whose purpose is to revise the regulation of digital #assets and prediction markets.
CFTC’s Future Proof Initiative on Crypto and Prediction Markets
Selig stressed that outdated CFTC regulations are no longer applicable to the crypto market, as they were written for agricultural futures. #Prediction markets were also identified as one of the initiative’s main priorities.
According to Selig, prediction markets have grown rapidly despite a lack of clear regulations. The announcement was also centered on digital assets. Selig indicated the industry has become a global, multi-trillion-dollar industry.
He further stated that transparent regulations will safeguard investors and encourage proper industry growth. The CFTC will be guided by its Innovation Advisory Committee. The team will make policy recommendations on digital assets, prediction markets, and emerging asset classes.
Flexible Regulatory Approach
Selig also condemned earlier regulatory approaches based on enforcement measures. As part of the Future-Proof program, the CFTC is seeking a strategy that balances protection and flexibility in the market for innovation.
The initiative also noted the increased role of artificial intelligence in finance. Selig stated that round-the-clock trading has become possible through blockchain and AI. Notably, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced plans to adopt blockchain technology as it builds its tokenization platform for 24/7 trading of stocks and ETFs.
Meanwhile, the CFTC chair further said that disciplined, purpose-specific rules are required to maintain regulatory stability across administrations. The CFTC also intends to introduce further policy changes in the near future.
CFTC Prepares For New Cryptocurrency Regulations
Selig wrote that the CFTC needs to be prepared to assume broader responsibilities as the crypto market continues to grow. The commission will assume a greater regulatory role under the proposed #CLARITY Act, alongside the SEC, as it regulates the industry.
The chair stated that the agency is well-positioned to manage new assets developed using blockchain-based systems. The announcement comes after a period of regulatory strife between the United States’ agencies and crypto companies.
According to industry leaders like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the agencies have employed unclear rules that have slowed down innovation. This has pushed companies to relocate their operations outside the United States. According to Selig, the CFTC will stop regulation through enforcement.
Rather, the agency will have more purpose-specific rules that will be defined in the form of public notice and comments. The program involves a complete analysis of current CFTC regulations. Then, officials will determine what rules are still needed to safeguard markets and which are limiting innovation.

NYSE is developing a platform for 24/7 #trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, expanding efforts to bring traditional financial products on-chain. However, many claim that the stock exchange’s tokenized platform could impact the growth of Layer-1 and Layer-2 projects.
How NYSE’s Tokenized Securities Platform Will Create Issues for Crypto Projects?
NYSE is seeking regulatory approval for a plan to develop a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling 24/7 trading, fractional shares, near-instant settlement, and stablecoin-based funding. Binance founder CZ said NYSE’s tokenization platform is bullish for crypto and crypto exchanges.
The design combines the NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems. It offers multi-chain capability for settlement and custody, allowing flexibility across different networks as digital infrastructure evolves. However, the announcement did not disclose any specific blockchains. The use of private blockchain networks for these processes aligns with regulatory requirements for securities trading.
Many believe NYSE’s new tokenized securities platform could make crypto-native Layer 1 blockchains like #Ethereum and Layer 2 projects obsolete. Institutions could prefer features such as 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and stablecoin funding within a regulated system rather than crypto-native networks.
Also, if liquidity shifts to NYSE’s tokenized securities platform, Layer 1 and Layer 2 tokens could see selloffs. Moreover, the crypto industry’s decentralized narrative could fail as centralized-issued RWAs could dominate.
Moreover, experts have warned that Layer 2 sequencers will face requirements to register as exchanges under U.S. securities laws under the #Clarity Act. Coinbase’s decision to pull support for the market structure bill may have been due to the requirement.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce earlier stated that L2 chains relying on centralized sequencers or matching engines like Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum for transaction orders could be viewed as operating like traditional exchanges.
Ex-Nasdaq Claims NYSE Tokenization Move Is Misunderstood by Markets
Ex-Nasdaq Options specialist Andrew Hiesinger said “NYSE is not turning stocks into crypto, moving markets on-chain overnight, or launching DeFi for equities.”
NYSE is exploring a tokenized securities platform where trading mechanisms remain the same, but post-trade settlement occurs on-chain rather than through legacy settlement systems. This would enable faster settlement, stablecoin funding rails, and better cross-border efficiency.
The extended hours require regulatory approval and tedious coordination across exchanges, clearinghouses, and brokers. The tokenized platform is subject to SEC review and rule filings that would take years.
While the infrastructure and regulations for tokenized securities offerings have picked up pace, adoption remains low. DTCC received a no-action letter from the US SEC to allow tokenization services for DTC-custodied assets.