Crypto Brief – January 15, 2026
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SEC Faces Pay-to-Play Claims From Dem Lawmakers Over Crypto Cases
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s moves to dismiss several prominent enforcement actions against crypto firms in the context of President
Elon Musk’s X bans ‘InfoFi’ crypto projects for posting AI slop and reply spam
After finally making moves to stop its Grok AI from creating nonconsensual sexualized images and CSAM, Elon Musk’s X has
Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties
In brief House Democrats skewered the SEC over its handling of crypto cases. The development came as a crypto market
Banks, crypto firms tussle over interest on stablecoins
A battle is underway between banks and cryptocurrency firms over interest payments. Banks can offer interest on deposits, but cryptocurrency
Senators Postpone Crypto Market Bill as Coinbase Flexes Its Muscle in Washington
On Wednesday evening, the Senate Banking Committee delayed final discussions around a bill for creating greater regulatory clarity for crypto
Vault: Crypto talks limp toward February
Senate leaders involved in the bipartisan talks around crypto market structure projected some bruised optimism Thursday morning after a key
Crypto Firms Buoyed by Trump Get Rocked as US Bill Delayed
Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — The unbridled optimism that permeated the crypto industry during Donald Trump’s first year back in
California penalizes Nexo $500,000 for risky crypto loans
Supporting data: Nexo originated 5,456 loans for California residents without a valid license between July 2018 and November 2022. Key
Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis
In brief Chainalysis estimates that Iran’s crypto ecosystem reached about $7.78 billion in 2025, growing faster than the year prior.