US Stocks Slide as Crypto Sector and Precious Metals Run Hot

On Wednesday, after Tuesday’s pullback, U.S. stocks are moving lower across the board, with red ink splashed over every major index. Equities aren’t keeping pace with precious metals— gold and silver are still on a tear—while the crypto economy added 3.66% in the past day, climbing to $3.29 trillion. Red Ink for Stocks as Crypto … Read more

Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders

Bipartisan legislation seeks to protect U.S. blockchain developers from being treated like financial intermediaries, aiming to remove legal uncertainty that supporters say has slowed innovation and pushed digital asset development overseas. Blockchain Builders May Catch a Break as Bipartisan Bill Draws Line Between Code and Custody A bipartisan push is underway to clarify federal rules … Read more

US Inflation Ticks Higher, but Markets See the Fed Sitting on Its Hands

U.S. inflation ticked up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from November to December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Even with the increase, analysts and markets are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will stay put and leave the federal funds rate unchanged … Read more

Fed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion

Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S. Federal Reserve over its renovation projects, and Chair Jerome Powell has brushed it off as a clash over monetary policy views, chatter about the central bank’s so-called independence has been everywhere. Rethinking the Fed’s Claim to Independence Plenty of people think U.S. President … Read more

Trump Presses US Oil Expansion Into Venezuela, Signals Exxon Exclusion

President Donald Trump is pressing major U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela’s battered energy sector, but his enthusiasm cooled quickly after Exxon Mobil’s CEO dismissed the country as “uninvestable.” Trump Pitches Venezuela Oil Revival Venezuela reportedly holds the world’s largest officially recognized oil reserves, yet its production capacity has withered after years of … Read more

US Crypto Framework Advances as Senate Banking Schedules Market Structure Markup

U.S. lawmakers are moving closer to rewriting the rules for digital assets as a key Senate panel advances sweeping market structure legislation aimed at regulatory clarity, investor protection, and keeping crypto innovation and jobs anchored in America. Senate Banking Committee Sets Crypto Market Structure Markup to Advance US Innovation Goals Legislative momentum around U.S. digital … Read more

Markets Stare Down 2026 as Recession Odds, Liquidity Hopes Pull in Opposite Directions

With 2025 in the rearview mirror and 2026 already packed with developments, many are debating whether the United States is headed for a liquidity lift or a sharp downturn. Crypto has swung within a tight range as equity markets push higher and precious metals flirt with record territory. Against that backdrop, the prediction market Polymarket … Read more

Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds

Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate Stablecoin usage surged to new highs in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 72% … Read more

China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. … Read more

Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure

Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create a global acceptance network that lets regulated financial institutions interact seamlessly with blockchain‑based assets. … Read more