The Bank of Thailand has reportedly moved to place tether ( USDT) under its monitoring framework as part of a broader campaign against grey money, after identifying that a large share of stablecoin activity on local platforms is linked to foreign participants, according to a Tuesday report by The Nation. According to The Nation‘s report […]
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US Inflation Ticks Higher, but Markets See the Fed Sitting on Its Hands
U.S. inflation ticked up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from November to December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Even with the increase, analysts and markets are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will stay put and leave the federal funds rate unchanged […]
Read MoreFed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S. Federal Reserve over its renovation projects, and Chair Jerome Powell has brushed it off as a clash over monetary policy views, chatter about the central bank’s so-called independence has been everywhere. Rethinking the Fed’s Claim to Independence Plenty of people think U.S. President […]
Read MoreThe Calm Before the Crypto Storm: Bitcoin Preps for a Technical Twist
On Tuesday morning (8:30 a.m. EST), bitcoin’s price action danced between $91,800 and $92,479 today, carving out a narrow but significant range in a broader game of “will they or won’t they” among traders. With a market cap firmly seated at $1.83 trillion and a hearty $44.68 billion in 24-hour trading volume, the king of […]
Read MoreCrypto ETFs Turn Green as Bitcoin Rebounds With $117 Million Inflow
Crypto ETFs started the week on firmer ground as bitcoin reversed four straight days of outflows, while ether, XRP, and solana all closed Monday in positive territory. The broad-based recovery hinted at stabilizing sentiment across digital asset funds. Bitcoin ETFs Snap Four Day Losing Streak A quiet but meaningful shift unfolded across crypto exchange-traded funds […]
Read MoreBitget Launches Bot Copy Trading to Expand Access to Automated Strategies
This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, 13th January, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bot Copy Trading, a new feature set designed to connect experienced copy-trading bot strategists with users who want to deploy automated strategies with minimal setup. The rollout introduces a profit-sharing […]
Read MoreGoogle Parent Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Valuation After Apple AI Deal
Alphabet reaches a $4 trillion market value, driven by its intensified AI focus. The Google parent is only the fourth company in history to hit the $4 trillion milestone after Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple. On January 12, Alphabet’s Class‑A shares surged to $334.04, briefly pushing the company’s market capitalization to $4 trillion, the highest ever for […]
Read MoreBrazilian Crypto Industry to Sue if Government Pursues Stablecoin Taxation
Julia Rosin, President of Abcripto, the Brazilian Association of Cryptoeconomics, stated that if the Ministry of Finance decides to tax stablecoins transactions by decree, the institution will take legal actions alleging unconstitutionality. Abcripto groups over 50 companies of the Brazilian crypto industry. Abcripto Vows to Take Legal Actions Against Stablecoin Taxation in Brazil The issue […]
Read MoreVelaFi Secures $20 Million Series B to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure
VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree, BAI Capital and other investors. The funding brings VelaFi’s total capital raised to over […]
Read MoreVaneck: Gold to Reach $184K if Adopted as Broad Money
Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if Adopted […]
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