Crypto Bill Could See Delays as Senate Shifts to Housing and Affordability
The Senate’s high-profile crypto market-structure push hit a near-term roadblock after the Senate Banking Committee shifted focus to housing and affordability, while a major exchange stepped back from the bill. As of January 22, 2026, the combined effect is a delayed markup and a more uncertain federal timetable for digital-asset regulation.
Bitcoin Helps USD’s Reserve Status ‘In A Strange Way,’ Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argued that Bitcoin can support the U.S. dollar’s reserve status by adding market discipline that discourages inflationary policy and unchecked deficit spending. He frames Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap as competitive pressure that can become a credible refuge for capital when fiscal credibility weakens.