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Bank of America Sees Consumer Staples Beating Broader Stock Market if Fed Prolongs Rate Cuts in 2026
On January 17, 2026, Bank of America's Savita Subramanian said at a 2026 outlook meeting that consumer staples and lower price-point retailers could strongly outperform the wider stock market if the Federal Reserve keeps cutting interest rates. She added that a shift toward more populist policies ahead of next year's midterm elections may further support a rebound in broader consumer spending.
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White House Reconsiders Support for US Crypto Market Bill Amid Coinbase Opposition
Washington's bid to create a single regulatory framework for the US crypto market is losing traction as the White House reassesses whether to support a broad market structure bill. Tensions with Coinbase, including public criticism from CEO Brian Armstrong over issues such as stablecoin yields, tokenized equities, data access and SEC authority, have delayed a Senate Banking Committee vote and left the legislation stalled.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.4 Billion Weekly Inflows as Institutional Demand Returns
On 17 January 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $1.4 billion in net inflows over the preceding week, pointing to renewed interest from large investors. Ethereum ETFs also saw positive, though smaller, allocations as institutions cautiously rebuilt exposure. Analysts highlight that reduced selling by major Bitcoin holders, combined with ETF demand, is tightening available supply even as volatility persists.
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JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo tighten Zelle transfers; CFPB cites $870 million losses
On January 17, 2026, major US banks including JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Bank of America and Wells Fargo detailed new safeguards for Zelle transfers, according to NBC San Diego. Measures range from blocking payments tied to social media contacts to fraud attestations and pop‑up warnings. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges more than $870 million was lost to Zelle scams over seven years.
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Metaplanet and Bitmine CEOs boost large Bitcoin and Ethereum corporate treasuries into 2027
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Chairman Thomas Lee are publicly backing their firms' Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings as core drivers of future income. In January 2026, Metaplanet bought $632.5 million in BTC under its "555 Million Plan," while Bitmine holds over 4.2 million ETH and targets owning 5% of the total supply. Both companies are building revenue strategies around BTC income tools and ETH staking amid strong ETF inflows and optimistic price projections for 2026.
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White House Reconsiders Backing for Crypto Bill After Coinbase Rift, 17 January 2026
On 17 January 2026, the White House began weighing whether to continue supporting the Digital Asset Market Structure Framework after relations with Coinbase deteriorated. The reassessment follows Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rejecting the draft and a mid-January Senate Banking Committee markup being paused, leaving the bill’s trajectory and broader US crypto regulatory plans uncertain.
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