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EXCLUSIVE — The nation’s top banking regulator has rejected a request by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to halt the banking charter application of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency group founded in 2024 by President Donald Trump and his allies.WLF, which describes itself as a “decentralized finance” cryptocurrency company, filed an application to become a national trust bank with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on January 5th. If the auditor approves WLF’s charter, the company will be allowed to issue USD1, a dollar-backed stablecoin that had a market capitalization of more than $3 billion last year. WLF has…

Paris-based cryptocurrency security firm Ledger is preparing for an initial public offering in the United States that could value the company at more than $4 billion, according to the FT. The hardware wallet maker is working on partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays, which could happen as early as this year. “Today, crypto money is in New York. It’s nowhere else in the world and certainly not in Europe,” CEO Pascal Gauthier told the FT in November. Gauthier said Ledger experienced record growth in 2025, generating triple-digit multi-million dollar revenue, driven by increased demand from safety-minded crypto investors. Ledger…

The main driver of cryptocurrency sentiment and price trends this week was not something endogenous to the crypto asset market, but rather a sharp geopolitical “black swan” event that shook both traditional markets and cryptocurrencies. President Trump’s January 18 announcement that he would impose 10% tariffs on major European allies conditional on the US’ acquisition of Greenland triggered a violent risk-aversion event across all speculative categories. Bitcoin, which had been consolidating around the psychological $96,000 handle, experienced a “liquidity flush” and liquidated nearly $900 million in leveraged longs as the market pivoted to traditional safe-haven assets. However, the subsequent successful…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. Global discussions about cryptocurrency regulation typically begin with legislation and end with enforcement. is that bad? Not necessarily, but you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle. What it misses is the quieter, more important movement happening underneath…the talent in motion. summary Cryptocurrency regulation is actually a competition for talent. Builders move faster than the law, and jurisdictions that provide clarity and speed attract those who actually create ecosystems. Uncertainty hinders execution. Enforcement-first tiered regulations (like the…

Ripple’s native cross-border token is showing signs that it may be preparing for a change in direction. The price fell to around $1.84 before rebounding and is currently trading around $1.95. Analysts note that some early signals point to potential buying momentum building in the background. Falling Wedge and RSI Divergence On the hourly chart, XRP is staying within a descending wedge pattern. This setup often appears near the end of a downtrend. The asset touched the bottom edge of the pattern before bouncing, supported by rising volume. At the same time, the relative strength index (RSI) is rising, even…

important notesPresident Trump said Congress is moving forward with a virtual currency market structure bill to prevent China from dominating the digital asset sector. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pointed out that the current bill has important issues, including a ban on tokenized stocks and a ban on DeFi. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 amid regulatory uncertainty, triggering mass liquidations across the crypto market. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, US President Donald Trump expressed hope that he could sign the CLARITY Act soon. The law, which is a bill to structure the cryptocurrency market, has been embroiled in…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. For many in the cryptocurrency industry, its appeal is difficult to explain in purely rational terms. It’s not just about money, it’s not just about technology. Its appeal is often emotional, even felt intuitively, as if something familiar has reappeared in a new form. summary Cryptocurrency is not just a technology, it is a cultural response. Like raves, they emerge in the “gaps” left by eroded trust, rigid institutions, and social unrest, providing participation where legitimacy is…

Aayush Jindal is a well-known name in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the field of Forex and Cryptocurrency trading. Known for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert for investors around the world, guiding them through the complexities of modern finance with his keen insight and keen chart analysis. From an early age, Aayush showed a natural talent for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Driven by his insatiable curiosity to understand market dynamics, he embarked on a journey to become one of…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure Cryptocurrency critic Wimar alleges virtual currency exchanges are rigged bitcoin pricewhich caused a crash from the 2026 high. This comes amid the latest developments in Trump tariffs, which also caused a drop in the flagship cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency experts accuse crypto exchanges of manipulating Bitcoin prices in ×postWimar claimed that cryptocurrency exchanges are manipulating Bitcoin prices. He pointed out that BTC plummeted from $95,500 to $91,900 without any news. Critics claimed that this was the same script over and over again. Leading cryptocurrency rises from $89,000 Just like when…

By editorial board The Editorial Board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are based on expertise, research, debate and certain long-standing values. It is separate from the news room. President Trump never asked what he could do for his country. In his second term, just like his first, he is testing the limits of what the country can do for itself.He has focused his energy and creativity on using the presidency to find out how much money people, businesses, and other countries are willing to put into his pockets in hopes of bending government power to their own…