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With his inauguration days away, let’s review some of his vows regarding tariffs and SEC guidance

Canary CEO Steven McClurg has “a high level of confidence” there’ll be more spot crypto ETFs in the US market this year

Everything has been somewhat upside down in recent years, leaving many economists befuddled

Ripple’s CLO noted the SEC’s brief is nothing but “a rehash of already failed arguments”

“It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve,” Texas senator Charles Schwertner wrote

Haynes Boone’s Arie Heijkoop suggests the decision may help force regulatory clarity around crypto

On tap for hearings today are Trump’s picks for attorney general and CIA director, among others

December’s CPI report shows the central bank has made some progress in moving inflation back down to its 2% target

Ideally, a gradual implementation would allow for negotiations and prevent rapidly rising prices

Analysts still caution investors not to take a cool reading as a sign for future rate cuts

Despite the court not forcing SEC rulemaking at this time, Coinbase execs count the latest opinion as another victory

Fidelity has had “productive conversations” across all client segments when it comes to rising bitcoin ETF usage in 2025

The bitcoin reserve has become one of the more talked-about promises Trump has made to the crypto industry

Bitwise argued in its 2025 outlook report that bitcoin ETFs will attract more flows in 2025 than they did in 2024

Odds of an interest rate cut later this month are all but out the window

Half the surveyed advisers still consider regulatory uncertainty the top hurdle for future crypto investments

One key driver behind talk of a swift end to this cutting cycle is around surprisingly stubborn inflation

The Second Circuit will now consider how and if crypto assets should be subject to securities laws

Futures markets are now pricing in a 95% chance central bankers hold rates steady at their next meeting later this month

BTC is currently 13% below its all-time high, with potential corrections ahead that could present additional buying opportunities

Various bitcoin miners embarked on revenue diversification efforts in 2024 — particularly after last year’s Bitcoin halving

Ripple is seeking new pros across all departments, with roughly three-quarters of its open positions based in the US

The CFTC chair announced his departure from the agency effective Inauguration Day

Bitcoin Inc. is hosting an industry inauguration celebration later this month