[2026-01-15] The latest IT, economic, blockchain and coin news

The Senate Banking Committee has delayed markup of a bipartisan crypto market structure bill, adding to earlier postponements by the Agriculture Committee and extending uncertainty around the legislation’s timeline. Announced late Wednesday, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott issued a statement saying he had spoken with leaders across the crypto industry, the financial sector, and both parties in Congress, reaffirming that negotiations were continuing in “good faith.” The bill aims to defi...