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White House crypto czar David Sacks said banks and crypto companies will ultimately merge into “one digital asset industry” once Congress passes the long-delayed market structure bill.The comments came during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where Sacks was asked about the negotiations around the proposed CLARITY Act, a market structure bill that has stalled amid debate over whether stablecoin issuers should be permitted to offer yield. David Sacks (middle) speaks during a Squawk Box interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Source: CNBCSacks said the yield…

Venturing into the forex world is something that can feel exciting, liberating, and empowering, especially if you choose to use a mobile application. Having the freedom to trade from anywhere can make you feel like you are in control of your destiny, but a word of caution is always needed. To make sure that you optimize your chances of forex success, we need to take a closer look at what it really means to trade on the go. Keep reading, and we will guide you through everything you need to know about the powerful world of MetaTrader 4 Mobile. What is MetaTrader…

US fast-food restaurant chain Steak ’n Shake plans to offer Bitcoin bonuses to hourly employees at company-operated locations, signaling a move to use digital assets as a retention tool.In an X post on Wednesday, the company said hourly employees will be able to collect a Bitcoin (BTC) bonus of $0.21 per worked hour starting March 1, with a two-year vesting period.At $0.21 per hour, a full-time employee working 40 hours a week would earn about $8.40 in Bitcoin per week, or $437 per year based on a standard 52-week schedule. The program is supported by the Fold, a Bitcoin rewards…

The crypto ETF market has experienced a significant recovery in the last seven days, which indicates new institutional trust in digital assets including Bitcoin and other altcoins. As of the most recent crypto ETFs Overview dated January 21, 2026, the total assets under management stood at $143.66 billion, whereas the net capital flows became solidly positive. The data points to an increasing demand in both Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure via regulated investment vehicles, as broader crypto markets remain vulnerable to macroeconomic indicators and price volatility. CRYPTOCURRENCY ETFs OVERVIEW (7D) #iShares #ProShares #FidelityWiseOrigin #Grayscale Total Assets under management: $143.66B Total Net…

US President Donald Trump used part of his speech addressing the crowd at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday to discuss the motivations behind his crypto policies, saying China’s regulatory landscape was a factor. In a Wednesday speech at the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said he supported the signing of the payment stablecoin-focused legislation, the GENIUS Act, in July because it was “politically good” and “China wanted that market, too.” “[I]t is politically popular,” said Trump on crypto. “But it’s, much more importantly, we have to make it so that China doesn’t get the hold of it. And…

Key points:Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, signaling a positive sentiment.Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins, else the recovery could fizzle out.Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to find support near $88,000, but a handful of US and global macroeconomic factors are creating headwinds for the entire crypto market. As a result, the buyers are taking a cautious approach and possibly waiting to see how a reignited trade war between the US and EU will impact markets.The big question on traders’ minds is how low BTC price could fall. Veteran trader Peter…

In one of his first extensive interviews as the new director of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Daniel H. Weiss told the Philadelphia Inquirer that his institution’s board doesn’t require major changes after the abrupt firing of his predecessor last year. Amid a controversial rebranding, Sasha Suda was terminated in November for what an email described as “cause.” Following her dismissal, media reports revealed that the board had accused her of misappropriating funds by growing her salary by $39,000 across a two year period. Suda, who is currently locked in a lawsuit against the museum, claimed that that increase was authorized.…

Ethereum price crashed below the important support at $3,000, continuing a trend that started in August when it soared to a record high of $4,965.  Summary Ethereum price has formed a bearish flag pattern on the weekly chart.  The coin remains below the Supertrend indicator. It will likely drop to $2,500 and then bounce back later this year. Ethereum (ETH) token dropped to a low of $2,970, down by 40% from its all-time high. This retreat occurred as the cryptocurrency and stock markets pulled back amid geopolitical risks. Ethereum dropped because of geopolitical and Japan risks In a statement at…

Key NotesOndo’s platform allows instant token creation during US market hours, sourcing liquidity directly from major exchanges.xStocks has processed over $3 billion in transactions with 57,000 holders since launching in June 2025.The expansion marks Ondo’s third blockchain deployment following Ethereum and BNB Chain integrations in 2025. Ondo Finance expanded its tokenized securities platform to Solana on Jan. 21, entering the blockchain’s growing market for digital versions of traditional stocks where rival xStocks has held roughly 93% market share since launching in June 2025. The expansion brings 200+ tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds to Solana, making Ondo Global Markets the largest…

Ethereum is currently reporting the highest daily network growth in its history, a statistical surge that ostensibly signals a massive return of user activity.Over the past week, the Ethereum mainnet processed 2.9 million transactions, a new all-time high according to Token Terminal data.This activity was accompanied by a sharp jump in daily active addresses, which rose to approximately 1.3 million from roughly 0.6 million in late December.Critically, this explosion in throughput has occurred while transaction costs have remained negligible. Average transaction fees have stayed in the “pennies” range of $0.10 to $0.20 despite the record demand.Ethereum’s Onchain Activity (Source: Token…