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01/19/2026 08:31 AM Charles Hoskinson Criticizes XRP CEO Over Support for CLARITY Act
TLDR Charles Hoskinson criticized Brad Garlinghouse’s approval of the CLARITY Act. Hoskinson questioned cooperating with agencies that have sued crypto firms. Brad Garlinghouse stated the bill is not perfect but said, “Is it better than nothing? Absolutely.” Paul Barron said the CLARITY Act allows warrantless transaction monitoring and could freeze assets based on perceived risk. [...]
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01/19/2026 08:01 AM Fitch Rating Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Credit Rating Amid Strong Fiscal Buffers and Vision 2030 Progress
TLDR: Saudi Arabia maintains A+ credit rating with net foreign assets at 70% of GDP and debt below 30% threshold. Kingdom posted 2.3% fiscal deficit in 2025 while sustaining spending controls and improving non-oil revenues. Economy grew 2.4% in 2025, below projections due to lower oil output and global economic headwinds impact. Vision 2030 shows [...]
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01/19/2026 07:54 AM Ethereum Transaction Volume Hits All-Time High as On-Chain Activity Surges
TLDR Ethereum processed 2,885,524 transactions on Friday, marking the highest daily count in its history. On-chain activity has steadily increased since mid-December, reversing the slower trend seen throughout most of 2025. Transaction fees stayed near recent lows, showing improved network efficiency and reduced congestion under higher load. Layer-2 networks and recent protocol upgrades help the [...]
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01/19/2026 07:07 AM US Markets Brace for Busy Week as Trump Tariffs and Court Ruling Threaten Stability
TLDR Trump imposed a 10% tariff on EU goods over the weekend, impacting nearly $1.5 trillion in transatlantic trade. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide Tuesday on the legal basis of Trump’s previous tariff actions, after two delays. Markets previously saw sharp declines from similar tariffs in October; both stocks and crypto may react again [...]
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01/19/2026 06:46 AM Indian Agencies Expose Crypto Hawala Network Funding Terror in Kashmir
TLDR Indian security agencies identified a digital hawala system channeling foreign crypto funds to Kashmir for terrorism financing. Syndicates use Indian mule accounts to park funds temporarily, paying 0.8%–1.8% commissions to account holders. Handlers control bank credentials, enabling them to layer transactions and erase the source of foreign funds. Wallet holders travel to cities like [...]
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01/19/2026 06:23 AM Over $1.05 Billion in Crypto Token Unlocks Expected This Week
TLDR Over $1.054 billion in crypto token unlocks are scheduled between January 19 and January 26. BGB leads cliff unlocks with 140.56M tokens worth $528.51M, representing 7.76% of its adjusted supply. RAIN tops linear unlocks, releasing 9.41B tokens worth $85.28M, impacting 2.77% of circulating supply. RIVER appears in both categories, with a combined unlock value [...]
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01/18/2026 10:22 PM Ethereum On-Chain Metrics Show Network Growth Outpacing Price Performance
TLDR: Contract count growth during price stagnation indicates developers continue building real applications independently. Rising transaction activity with flat prices suggests users engage Ethereum for utility rather than speculation. Sustained increases in both metrics together provide stronger signals than isolated short-term data spikes. Network usage expansion often precedes market recognition, creating lag between adoption and [...]
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01/18/2026 08:57 PM Trump Plans Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Over Alleged Debanking After January 6 Incident
TLDR: Trump announces lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase within two weeks for alleged politically motivated debanking practices. JPMorgan denies closing accounts based on political beliefs and supports efforts to address debanking concerns nationwide. Trump Organization previously sued Capital One in 2025 over similar account restrictions following Capitol incident events. Relationship between Trump and JPMorgan CEO Jamie [...]
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01/18/2026 06:42 PM SUI Price Consolidation Suggests Bullish Breakout Above $1.84
TLDR: SUI forms a bullish flag pattern, consolidating between $1.73 and $1.84 before a potential breakout. Wyckoff structure shows SUI may experience further downside before recovery in macro accumulation. SUI/BTC is bouncing from a rising trendline, supported by RSI divergence signaling a potential rebound. The breakout above $1.84 could push SUI towards $1.98, potentially reaching [...]
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01/18/2026 06:27 PM Armstrong Refutes Reports of Administrative Tensions Over Crypto Bill
TLDR: Armstrong publicly dismissed media reports alleging tensions between Coinbase and White House officials. The CEO confirmed administration requested banking negotiations focusing on community financial institutions. Coinbase withdrew CLARITY Act support on January 14, prompting Senate committee to postpone markup hearing. Industry remains divided over stablecoin yield restrictions and concessions to traditional banking sector. [...]
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