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News 2026 January 18, 00:01 (5 days ago )

6h Crypto Recap: CLARITYAct, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base — Tension & traction

#CLARITYAct became a flashpoint after claims that the White House could pull support, while industry voices pushed back and framed the move as political pressure. The dispute kept US crypto policy uncertainty in focus ⚖️.

#Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly rejected the idea that the administration could “threaten” the bill into retreat. The episode amplified the divide between lawmakers and executive-branch messaging 🏛️.

#Base was highlighted as a leading Layer-2 by fee generation, posting about $147K in daily fees while many other chains reportedly earned under $5K. The data reinforced how activity is concentrating on a small set of networks 📊.