Coinbase CEO Claims Big Banks Are Aiming To ‘Kill Competition’ With Latest Crypto Market Bill Draft

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DeFi Leaders Voice Concerns amid Market Structure Bill‘s Uncertain Future

With a markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee postponed indefinitely, leaders in decentralized finance are using the delay to press lawmakers on concerns with the bill. Before Republican leaders on the Banking Committee moved late Wednesday to postpone the markup, crypto industry groups had raised concerns about provisions related to tokenized equities, stablecoin rewards and their potential impact on DeFi platforms. The DeFi Education Fund said on Wednesday that some proposed amendments could “seriously harm DeFi technology and/or make market structure…

Bitcoin is Still in Bear Market Territory Below $101,000, Says Research

Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls risk a reality check as BTC price action mimics the 2022 “bear market rally.” Key points: Bitcoin “appears” to be at the start of another bear market as price remains below its yearly moving average. The latest rebound makes clearing the trendline at $101,000 all the more important. Exchange inflows show sellers exiting in advance throughout this week. Bitcoin bear market risk remains below $101,000…

Sentiment Drops As US Lawmakers Stir Market Fears

The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49. Related Reading That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier in the week to roughly $97,700, which helped push sentiment higher, but the focus shifted toward politics and lawmaking in Washington. Regulatory Concerns Shake Markets Based on reports, the main trigger was debate…

Bitcoin price retreats to $95K support zone as ETF inflows slow and market hype cools

Bitcoin price parted with all of its gains seen on Thursday as institutional demand for the token fell amid unease over a contentious U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded a sharp drop in outflows over the past day. Crypto market sentiment fell as a major crypto legislation has stalled. A breakout from an ascending triangle pattern was confirmed on the daily chart. According to data from SoSoValue, inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs fell to $100.1 million on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, marking only a fraction of…

Bitcoin Price Blinks After the Run, Market Watches the Reaction

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $96,000. BTC is correcting some gains and might decline to $94,000 before a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a decent increase above $95,000 and $96,000. The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a declining channel or a possible bullish flag forming with resistance at $96,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips and Corrects…

Crypto Market Bill Draft Criticized For Allowing Continued Developer Prosecution

The recently released draft of the CLARITY Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at regulating the crypto market, has ignited a wave of criticism from supporters within the community.  Initially, the bill was meant to include protections for developers. However, expert commentary suggests that it opens the door to continued prosecution of developers and enhances surveillance measures for users of non-custodial software.  Crypto Market Structure Bill Draft Lacks Essential Protections  Market expert Ryan Adams highlighted another key issue in the crypto bill, stating that if banks succeed in eliminating…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Meets Resistance and Hesitates, Market Tone Changes

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Crypto Industry Splits Over CLARITY Act Market Structure Bill

A division appears to be forming among crypto industry executives regarding the market structure bill, with crypto giants such as Coinbase pulling support, but others stating that any regulation is better than none. “Crypto builders need clear rules of the road,” said Chris Dixon, managing partner at a16z Crypto on Thursday. He added that over the past five years, Republicans, Democrats, and the Trump Administration “have worked closely with members across the crypto industry to protect decentralization, support developers, and give entrepreneurs a fair shot … at its core, this…