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Venezuela's Stock Index Soars Over 130% in 10 Days, US Files First Venezuela-Related ETF
Venezuela’s benchmark stock index has surged over 130% in just ten days, reaching a historic high amid significant political changes in the country. Investors are optimistic about an economic turnaround, driven by the US government’s proposed oil revitalization plan and potential investment from US oil companies. In response to this market surge, US-based ETF issuer Teucrium has filed an application with the SEC to launch what is believed to be the first ETF focused on Venezuelan exposure. This move could open up new channels for global capital to enter the previously closed-off market.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/13 15:37
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Faces Criminal Investigation Threat, Retail Investors Rally Behind “Daddy Powell”
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation threat from the White House after publicly defending the independence of the central bank. This move has unexpectedly garnered widespread support from retail investors who have dubbed him the “hero of America” and the “best chairman ever,” affectionately referring to him as “Daddy Powell.” Since Powell took office in 2018, the S&P 500 index has surged by 163%, with his decisive interest rate cuts during the pandemic winning him the admiration of young investors and solidifying his status among retail traders.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/13 15:31
Santiment: $100K Bitcoin Call Frenzy Signals Contrarian Risk
On‑chain and derivatives data from Santiment show a classic contrarian warning signal: after Bitcoin pushed above $94.4K, demand for $100,000 call options surged, a pattern that has historically preceded short‑term pullbacks when crowd greed peaks.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:30
U.S. Community Banks Push to Close GENIUS Act Stablecoin “Yield Loophole”
U.S. community banks are urging lawmakers to close a perceived “loophole” in the GENIUS Act that allows crypto exchanges to offer yield on stablecoins, arguing it creates unfair competition with traditional banks and could accelerate deposit outflows.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:29
Coinbase Shares Jump 8% After Goldman Sachs Upgrade
Coinbase (COIN) stock rallied 8% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the shares to “Buy” and raised its price target to $303, citing strong growth prospects across crypto infrastructure, tokenization, and prediction markets.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:28
SUI Group Appoints Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to Board
SUI treasury company SUI Group has appointed Brian Quintenz, former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner, to its Board of Directors, strengthening the firm’s regulatory, policy, and governance leadership.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:22
Morgan Stanley Files S‑1 to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF and Separate Solana Trust
Morgan Stanley has filed an S‑1 with the SEC to launch a spot Bitcoin ($BTC) ETF, alongside a separate Solana ($SOL) trust, signaling another major Wall Street institution expanding its footprint in digital assets.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:18
Peter Thiel: “Bitcoin Is the Most Honest and Most Efficient Market in the World”
Peter Thiel argues that Bitcoin represents the most honest and efficient market globally, citing its transparent rules, global accessibility, and resistance to manipulation compared with traditional financial systems.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:16
Ethereum‑Based Exchange Lighter Launches 24/5 Equity Perpetuals
Ethereum‑based derivatives exchange Lighter has launched 24/5 equity perpetuals trading, bringing stock‑linked perpetual contracts on‑chain, with plans to expand to 24/7 trading in the near future.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:15
Stablecoin Issuers Generated ~$5B from Ethereum in 2025
According to Token Terminal, stablecoin issuers generated around $5 billion in revenue from Ethereum deployments in 2025, highlighting Ethereum’s central role as the primary profit engine for stablecoin infrastructure.
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Author: MEXC NEWS2026/01/07 13:14
