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Trump says he’ll cap credit-card interest rates at 10% as Americans battle soaring debt

Carrying credit-card debt has become increasingly expensive over the past several years, but some warn that lower interest rates could reduce credit access.

A16z raises $15B, says crypto a 'key' to America winning next 100 years

Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.

Stablecoin card adoption will be a 'big theme' of 2026: Dragonfly exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmE1MDYtMmExYS03NjY0LTlmODYtZjc0ZmYwZGVlZTlmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Stablecoin card adoption will be a 'big theme' of 2026: Dragonfly exec">Crypto venture capitalists have tipped stablecoin card adoption to take off in 2026 after fintech startup Rain secured $250 million in funding to push stablecoin payments.

Bitcoin tests key support as bulls reset to prepare for futures-led rally to $101.5K

Bitcoin traders’ risk sentiment turned bullish, with the proof being in this week’s futures-led advance to $95,000. Will bulls make another attempt after retesting a key underlying support level?

Intel’s stock soars anew — but some say the recent momentum doesn’t quite make sense

Intel shared encouraging updates around its PC-chip business this week, but any turnaround for the chip maker is still years away.

Friday’s stock-market rally reveals what investors are really focused on in 2026

U.S. stocks pressed higher on Friday after the December jobs report helped quiet concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.

Nasdaq, CME Group join forces to launch Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmE0OTktMGQ1YS03ZGM1LTgxMmMtZDE1MWE3N2VkOWIwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Nasdaq, CME Group join forces to launch Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index">Cryptocurrency index benchmarks and crypto index investment vehicles will grow in popularity as market complexity increases, analysts say.

Colombia advances crypto tax rules as global reporting standards take shape

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmE0ODAtMGQyMC03YTRlLTkyNDQtZDYxMTk5MzRlZGY1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Colombia advances crypto tax rules as global reporting standards take shape">New rules from Colombia’s tax authority require crypto service providers to collect and share user and transaction data.

Mortgage rates drop below 6% for the first time in 3 years as Trump official says purchases of mortgage bonds are starting

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a near two-year low following Trump’s announcement about mortgage bonds.

Oracle and Amazon are AI ‘loser’ stocks — but here’s why that’s primed to change

Deutsche Bank named the two tech giants top stock picks for 2026 thanks to their massive AI infrastructure footprints and overlooked revenue streams.

US lawmakers demand ethics safeguards for market structure bill: Report

Democratic leaders on key committees considering crypto market structure legislation are reportedly drawing a line in the sand over elected officials profiting off the industry.

Wall Street’s crypto debate is over as banks go all-in on BTC, stablecoins, tokenized cash

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmEzOWMtNDkxNC03Y2VkLTg4NGUtNjg4YjdiZTE4NzYwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Wall Street’s crypto debate is over as banks go all-in on BTC, stablecoins, tokenized cash">Big banks aren’t debating crypto anymore — they’re building it. From tokenized cash to ETFs, Wall Street is quietly going onchain.

Trump sees ‘massive wealth’ from Venezuela’s oil as companies meet at White House. Experts doubt how soon it could flow.

President Donald Trump has invited U.S. oil companies to a meeting at the White House on Friday, which is expected to begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time.

CLARITY Act hinges on bipartisan support, and here are the numbers: Analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmE0NGYtZmY1Ny03MDIyLWI2MWYtMGNkNGY5OTliNDIxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="CLARITY Act hinges on bipartisan support, and here are the numbers: Analyst">The crypto market structure bill is unlikely to come up for a second vote in 2026 if it fails to pass in a vote next week, analyst Alex Thorn said.

Oil rises 3% this week — and not just because of Venezuela

Control over Venezuela’s oil has been in the spotlight all week, but developments in Iran are key to crude’s latest rise.

US lawmaker's bill would ban politically related prediction bets after Maduro wager

The bill came after a Polymarket user netted more than $400,000 on a contract related to the removal of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling concerns about insider trading.

Trading bots gain traction as crypto markets move sideways: HTX 2025 recap

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmEzZjEtNTBhMC03MWYwLTk0ZTAtYWEyYjc2NzM1MjRkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Trading bots gain traction as crypto markets move sideways: HTX 2025 recap">The cryptocurrency exchange reported sharp growth in automated trading as volatility narrowed across major crypto assets.

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‘I’m at a crossroads’: I have $35K left on my mortgage at 3% interest. Do I dip into my $700K IRA to pay it off?

“Over the last year, my two retirement accounts averaged a 15% gain.”

Bitcoin holds $90K as ETFs wobble and institutions reposition: Finance Redefined

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmEyODAtYWRkYS03MTM3LWFiZWQtNDRhN2Y0YjY3ZmM3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin holds $90K as ETFs wobble and institutions reposition: Finance Redefined">Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity.