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01/14/2026 03:44 AM Energy Producers Eye Bitcoin Mining as Alternative to Fiat Currency Sales Strategy
TLDR: Energy producers can mine Bitcoin at production cost while Wall Street pays market premium prices. Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap contrasts with unlimited fiat printing creating inflation protection. Stranded energy capacity can be monetized through mining without pipeline or transport infrastructure. Converting energy to Bitcoin eliminates currency debasement risk while maintaining market exposure. [...]
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01/13/2026 11:07 PM French Regulator Warns Unresponsive Crypto Firms Ahead of MiCA Deadline
TLDR 30% of crypto firms in France remain unresponsive as the MiCA licence deadline approaches. The French regulator sent reminder letters in November to all unlicensed crypto companies. Out of 90 unlicensed crypto companies, 40% have no intention of seeking a MiCA licence. The AMF expects all firms to be MiCA-compliant by the end of [...]
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01/13/2026 10:59 PM Cardano to Honor DRep Max van Rossem with Proposed 2026 Hard Fork Name
TLDR Cardano proposes naming its 2026 hard fork after DRep Max van Rossem to honor his contributions to the blockchain’s governance. The proposed name for the hard fork, “van Rossem,” continues Cardano’s tradition of naming upgrades after impactful community members. Max van Rossem played a crucial role in drafting Cardano’s constitution and co-led the Constitutional [...]
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01/13/2026 10:51 PM Glory Bank to Go Public via SPAC Merger With Digital Asset Firm
TLDR Glory Bank will merge with Digital Asset Acquisition Corporation to form OGB Financial Company. The new company plans to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol OGB. The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2026. Glory Bank aims to fully [...]
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01/13/2026 10:43 PM Senator Warren Seeks Delay of WLFI Bank Charter Amid Trump Stake
TLDR Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the OCC to halt the bank application linked to WLFI. Warren raised concerns over President Trump’s financial stake in the digital asset company. She said approving the application could create a conflict of interest for federal regulators. The OCC is currently reviewing World Liberty Trust Co.’s request to become a [...]
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01/13/2026 09:47 PM Bitcoin Price Could Go Parabolic as ETF Demand Mirrors Gold’s Pattern, Says Expert
TLDR: Gold prices surged 65% in 2025 after three years of sustained central bank buying exhausted willing sellers Bitcoin ETFs have purchased more than 100% of new supply since January 2024 launch but prices remain stable Existing bitcoin holders currently absorb ETF demand through sales preventing immediate parabolic price movement Price acceleration expected once bitcoin [...]
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01/13/2026 08:57 PM US Senate Releases Draft Crypto Bill Establishing Clear Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets
TLDR: Bill resolves SEC-CFTC conflict by assigning clear regulatory authority over securities and commodities respectively. Ancillary assets category exempts network tokens from IPO requirements while maintaining transparency standards. Exchanges must register, segregate funds, and prove reserves to prevent FTX-style failures and protect investors. Legislation allows projects to decentralize over time, reducing regulatory burden as networks [...]
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01/13/2026 08:56 PM President Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Interest Rate Decisions
TLDR Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for raising rates despite positive economic data, calling his actions harmful to growth. Trump demands rate cuts, arguing that lowering rates when the market rises would boost the economy. Trump calls for a return to “old-fashioned” economic policies, focusing on lowering rates to stimulate growth. Trump expresses frustration [...]
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01/13/2026 08:27 PM Trojan Partners with World Liberty for an End-to-End USD1 Integration
Trojan, industry-leading developers of onchain trading tools, today announced full-integration of USD1, marking the first time Solana traders can execute and settle onchain swaps with the stablecoin directly in a trading terminal. This first-of-its-kind onchain trading terminal integration means, on Trojan, users can mitigate SOL price fluctuations in their risk profile while still being able [...]
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01/13/2026 07:00 PM TAO Breaks Out, DOGE Eyes ETF Buzz, and BlockDAG Offers Final Window Before 1,566% Surge
As 2026 begins, Bitcoin is showing signs of slowing down, and money is starting to shift toward altcoins with more room to run. The Dogecoin price prediction 2026 has gained momentum, especially as whale wallets have scooped up large amounts near $0.15. Meanwhile, the Bittensor TAO price recently broke above $235, escaping a long period [...]
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