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SEC clears first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 11, 2024 as BTC trades near $90,673
On January 11, 2024, the U.S. SEC approved the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, a landmark step that expands regulated access to Bitcoin for institutional investors. The decision comes 15 years after Hal Finney's "Running bitcoin" tweet and coincides with Bitcoin trading at $90,673.58 on January 11, 2026. These ETFs and the recent market data together highlight Bitcoin's shift from a niche experiment to a major financial asset class.
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U.S. Senate Banking Committee to Review Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on January 15
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on January 15 to examine the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act and broader cryptocurrency market structure legislation. Lawmakers including Rep. French Hill, Sen. Tim Scott, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis aim to clarify SEC and CFTC jurisdictions over digital commodities and investment contracts, while analysts note Bitcoin’s recent volatility ahead of the session.
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Tether Blocks $1 Billion in USDT Linked to Iran's IRGC via UK Crypto Exchanges on 2 July 2025
On July 2, 2025, Tether Ltd. carried out its largest sanctions-related freeze, blocking 42 cryptocurrency addresses tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and about $1 billion in flows primarily in USDT on Tron through UK-registered exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion. The action, identified and detailed by TRM Labs, is prompting closer scrutiny of sanctions-evasion risks, while USDT continues trading near its $0.999 peg with a market cap of 186,712,276,063 and a sharply lower trading volume.
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Ripple Markets UK Ltd Secures FCA Cryptoasset Registration to Expand Regulated UK Services
Ripple Markets UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Ripple, has obtained registration as a cryptoasset firm from the UK Financial Conduct Authority under anti-money laundering regulations. The approval allows the company to offer cryptoasset and e-money services in the UK and strengthen its institutional partnerships. Following this regulatory milestone, XRP is trading around $2.09 with multibillion-dollar daily volume and a large market capitalization.
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U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trump Tariff Case With Possible January 14 Ruling and Crypto Market Angle
On January 9, the U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a decision on former President Donald Trump's global tariffs case, leaving January 14 as the next potential opinion date. The ruling will address tariffs imposed under emergency powers and could alter trade policy, with possible spillover effects on broader markets, including digital assets. As of January 10, 2026, Bitcoin trades around $90,361.02, while market participants remain cautious until the Court clarifies its stance.
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