Day: January 18, 2026

Yat Siu explains crypto industry maturation post-2025 trade policies impact. Compliance and utility tokens as future focus.

EU responds to US Greenland threat with €93bn tariffs, reinforcing sovereignty.

Senate progresses Clarity Act, stirring crypto industry debate over regulatory impact.

Large Bitcoin holders buy most coins since FTX collapse, signaling rising institutional demand.

Trump announces tariffs on NATO nations for opposing Greenland purchase, causing international tensions.

Bitcoin experiences a significant price increase as major financial institutions continue to adopt cryptocurrency, signaling a shift in market dynamics.

Trump’s memecoin faces bribery allegations; evidence and reactions explored.

Trump announces tariffs on European imports over Greenland military exercises.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong withdraws support for CLARITY Act, halting its progress due to disagreements on stablecoin and DeFi provisions.

Denmark firmly opposes Trump’s newly proposed tariffs over Greenland interest causing geopolitical tensions.

Greenland’s firm stance against the Trump administration’s tariffs amid geopolitical tensions. Key details and outcomes analyzed.

Trump aims to replace Fed Chair Powell as DOJ inquiries backfire, impacting crypto and financial markets.

80% of crypto projects fail to fully recover from hacks, impacting financial stability and security measures.

Hacked crypto projects face major recovery challenges, with 80% struggling to regain momentum, according to Cointelegraph reports.

Binance unveils On-Chain Trade & Win Season 2 with a 200 BNB reward pool, focusing on BNB, ETH, and SOL trading.

Binance initiates a campaign offering a 200 BNB reward pool for top on-chain traders.

The China-led mBridge cross-border CBDC platform surpasses $55 billion in transaction volume, highlighting vast growth since 2022.

Michael Saylor argues in favor of Bitcoin treasuries on a podcast, highlighting corporate adoption trends and addressing criticisms.

Crypto leaders explore AI integration for fintech super apps, focusing on open ecosystems.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong retracts support for CLARITY Act, citing risks to tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticizes Trump’s proposed Greenland tariffs affecting NATO allies.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking $110 billion for alleged mission shift and misuse of his $38 million donation.

US military operation kills ISIS leader Bilal Hasan al Jasim in Syria, responding to a deadly ambush on US forces.

US military conducts airstrikes in Syria, targeting an ISIS-linked ‘experienced terrorist.’

Keir Starmer opposes Trump tariffs over Greenland issue; calls for U.S. dialogue.

Trump announces tariffs on multiple nations to pressure Greenland sale.

Coinbase opposes CLARITY Act over stablecoin yield ban threatening industry innovation.

Trump plans to sue JPMorgan for allegedly “debanking” him post-January 6 protests.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, dismisses reports of a dispute with the White House concerning the CLARITY Act, affirming ongoing negotiations.

mBridge, led by China, surpasses $55 billion in CBDC transactions, dominating with e-CNY.

Coinbase stops backing the crypto market bill, prompting White House reconsideration amid stablecoin and DeFi disputes.

Cathie Wood asserts Bitcoin’s portfolio diversification potential in ARK Invest’s 2026 outlook report.