Archive January 2026

Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, is the subject of a criminal investigation. The information, confirmed on Sunday, comes amid strong political tensions in the United States. It raises questions about the central bank's independence from the executive branch. Beyond Wall Street, this case also resonates in the crypto market. In a climate of institutional distrust, bitcoin regains its place at the heart of the debate as a non-sovereign asset.

A new piece is added to the crypto puzzle: World Liberty Financial, supported by Trump’s entourage, wants to turn the stablecoin USD1 into the locomotive of decentralized finance.

The crypto landscape is evolving rapidly. Once dominated by individuals, the market is now entering a phase where institutional giants take control. This change is no longer measured in trends, but in S-1 filings, MSCI indexes, and billions reallocated. According to the latest Binance Research report, the ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. Crypto no longer operates on the margins of traditional markets; it is now deeply rooted there.

Crash or simple pause? Bitcoin drops while gold rises. The refuge asset duel intensifies. Details here!

Reports of a potential large-scale Instagram data leak have sparked widespread concern, as cybersecurity researchers and Meta offer sharply different accounts of what occurred. While a security firm claims millions of user records are being sold online, Meta insists its systems were not breached. The conflicting narratives have left many users uncertain about the safety of their accounts.

CFTC has formed an Innovation Advisory Committee to guide regulations for finance and crypto, bringing together industry and tech leaders.

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new memecoin project on Monday, drawing swift attention from both local media and crypto analysts. The token, called NYC Token, was introduced during a press conference in Times Square shortly after Adams officially left office on Jan. 1. Within hours, on-chain data began raising concerns about the project’s liquidity structure and risk profile.

Outset Data Pulse continues to map global shifts in the crypto mediascape. Following our in-depth reports on Asia, Latin America, and individual European subregions, we now turn our focus to Europe as a whole, examining how crypto-native and mainstream outlets performed across Eastern and Western Europe in Q3 2025 amid regulatory execution and changing discovery dynamics.