According to the latest FED Beige Book based on data collected by the (Fed) up to January 5, 2026: • Economic activity in 8 out of 12 regions grew at a modest to moderate pace. This indicates an improvement compared to previous reports. • Employment remained largely unchanged; companies increasingly relied on temporary workers and preferred to fill vacant positions. • Wage increases have returned to more normal levels. • Prices continued to rise at a moderate rate.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said that the Trump administration has brought the US crypto industry to a worse state compared to the Biden era. He criticized the politicization of crypto with tokens like #TRUMP and #MELANIA .
Janet Yellen criticizes Powell investigation harshly Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen described the investigation into Jerome Powell as "extremely alarming" in terms of the Fed's independence.
🇦🇪 Dubai's financial regulatory authority, banned the use of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, and introduced stricter rules for stablecoins. These new crypto regulations will take effect from January 12.
American renowned investor Bill Ackman: “Limiting Trump’s credit card interest rates to 10% for a year is a mistake. If the interest rates are not high enough to cover losses and ensure equity profitability, credit card issuers will cancel consumers’ cards.”