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On January 22nd, as per Bloomberg, Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, stated that the regulation of stablecoins is a top priority, and he anticipates seeing an executive order on cryptocurrencies soon. He also pointed out that the selection of Mark Uyeda as the Acting Chair of the SEC is an extremely excellent choice.

January 22nd. As per the website of the U.S. Department of Justice, the cryptocurrency market maker CLS Global has reached an agreement to settle criminal charges tied to its fraudulent manipulation of cryptocurrency trading volume. In the context of the criminal resolution, CLS Global will acknowledge the charges detailed in an indictment presented by a Boston federal grand jury in September 2024. These charges encompass one count of conspiracy to commit market manipulation and telecommunication fraud, as well as one count of telecommunication fraud. Provided that the court approves its plea, CLS Global will also fork over a total of $428,059 to the U.S. government, which includes seized cryptocurrency and fines. Additionally, it will be barred from participating in the U.S. cryptocurrency market. CLS Global is a company registered in the UAE and has over 50 employees. All of these employees are based outside the U.S. while providing cryptocurrency-related services to U.S. investors

On January 22nd, as reported by The Block, the Singapore-based digital asset exchange Crypto.com has launched its new platform, Crypto.com Exchange, in the United States, providing institutional-grade trading services. The Crypto.com Exchange offers users access to more than 300 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, complementing the existing retail-focused Crypto.com App for U.S. customers.

On January 22nd, as reported by Bloomberg, Kara Calvert, the head of Coinbase's US policy, expressed that she had "absolutely no concerns" about Trump not mentioning cryptocurrency in his inauguration speech. Moreover, after Trump launched his own Meme coin, she indicated that Coinbase would maintain a "neutral" stance when evaluating new listings.

On January 22nd, Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, put up a post on social media, saying, "In my viewpoint, the present is the optimal time to make investments in America. Place your bets on our markets, energy, technology, and cryptocurrency - bet on a country that has shaken off constraints and now holds unlimited potential." There is no denying that Biden has left a chaotic situation, but this mess will be rectified, and the next four years will be glorious. Transformative wealth will be generated, and I hope everyone can partake in this journey."

On January 22nd, as per @Free_Ross, the founder of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, has just received a full and unconditional pardon from Trump.