🗞️ Crypto News Headlines – January 15
1. U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Delayed Again
The long‑awaited U.S. crypto market structure bill — originally slated for a January 15 markup — has been pushed to the final week of January 2026, as Senate committees seek more bipartisan support. Lawmakers fear advancing too quickly could doom the bill on the Senate floor.
2. U.S. Senate to Vote on the CLARITY Act Today
The CLARITY Act, aimed at reducing crypto market manipulation by up to 70–80%, is scheduled for a January 15 committee vote. If it passes, it moves to the full Senate and could be signed into law by March 2026. Traders see this as a bullish catalyst due to improved regulatory clarity and expected institutional inflows.
3. XRP Pulls Back but Remains Bullish Ahead of Market Structure Vote
XRP slipped after a five‑day rally as traders took profits before today's legislative markup, but the short‑ to medium‑term outlook remains bullish driven by strong ETF inflows and optimism around U.S. regulatory developments.
4. Bitcoin Nears Two‑Month High as Markets Rally
As of today, January 15, Bitcoin has risen to around $95,000, nearing a two‑month high of ~$96,000. Total crypto market cap exceeded $3.23 trillion, with Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and other major altcoins also posting strong gains.
5. Bitcoin Futures Inflows Surge with Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin saw $655M+ in futures inflows in the past 24 hours as it continues its recovery, trading near $96,500. Traders are watching whether momentum can push BTC toward new highs amid optimism fueled by U.S. regulatory developments.
6. Lawmakers Push Multiple Crypto Market Bills
U.S. legislators continue working on several market structure proposals — including the CLARITY Act and parallel Agriculture/Banking Committee bills —
aiming to harmonize regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
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