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Financial Regulation News 14 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2026, 03:06 EST A senior White House crypto advisor confirmed the U.S. Justice Department has not sold the bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case. Instead, it will stay in the government’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. https://www.theblock.co/post/386022/bitcoin-forfeited-as-part-of-samourai-case-was-not-sold-and-will-stay-in-the-strategic-reserve-says-top-white-house-crypto-advisor This clarification is crucial for traders since the volume of bitcoin held by the U.S. is significant enough to shake prices, even if sold in small amounts. The Samourai transfer was closely monitored to see if the administration’s “do not sell” stance would hold once seized coins start shifting between agencies and custodians. This comes as the White House moves to
20 January 2026
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Citigroup stock braces for Tuesday: credit-card rate cap talk meets tokenized-trading push

Citigroup stock braces for Tuesday: credit-card rate cap talk meets tokenized-trading push

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 16:49 EST — Market closed. Citigroup shares (C.N) approach Tuesday’s reopening under renewed pressure, following President Donald Trump’s call to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year beginning Jan. 20. The stock closed Friday up 0.5% at $118.04. (Reuters) The U.S. stock markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying any concrete price action on that proposal until trading resumes Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Why this matters now: Credit cards bring big banks solid margins, and a steep rate cap could seriously cut into interest income
19 January 2026
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Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:58 GMT — Regular session Entain (ENT.L) shares dropped roughly 1.5% to 692.2 pence on Monday, following a regulatory filing revealing Barclays had altered its stake in the betting company. The stock’s market capitalization stood near 4.4 billion pounds. (London South East) This disclosure comes as stricter UK regulations on gambling incentives take effect, drawing new attention to how bookmakers offer bonuses and the scale of their marketing spend. It’s a crucial issue for Entain, with the UK still a major arena for promotional battles and online expansion. (Gambling Commission) The broader market also slid. London
19 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor A shares (688347) face a leverage test as China tightens margin rules

Hua Hong Semiconductor A shares (688347) face a leverage test as China tightens margin rules

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 08:15 CST — Premarket Hua Hong Semiconductor’s mainland-listed Class A shares approach Monday’s open close to recent peaks. New restrictions on margin financing are about to kick in, likely rattling some of January’s top chip trades. The immediate concern is leverage. China’s regulators have raised the margin collateral ratio for new borrowings to 100% from 80%, forcing traders to put up more cash when buying shares on margin. Morgan Stanley analysts Laura Wang and Chloe Liu see the move as a sign regulators want to foster a “slow-bull” market while reining in excessive leverage. They also
19 January 2026
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Merck stock (MRK) heads into a holiday pause as FDA fast-review program draws scrutiny

Merck stock (MRK) heads into a holiday pause as FDA fast-review program draws scrutiny

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 14:53 EST — Market closed. Merck & Company, Inc. shares closed Friday at $108.83, slipping 1.9%. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Yahoo Finance) Investors now have a few days to weigh a growing regulatory issue for major drug companies: just how much influence the FDA’s drive for quicker approvals should carry. The next regular trading session isn’t until Tuesday. Timelines are crucial for Merck. The stock’s trajectory still hinges largely on upcoming pipeline developments and the pace at which new drugs clear regulatory hurdles. Merck upgraded its forecast
18 January 2026
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Meta stock holds near $620 as a holiday week starts and investors eye Powell pay filing, teen-safety lawsuits

Meta stock holds near $620 as a holiday week starts and investors eye Powell pay filing, teen-safety lawsuits

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 09:47 ET — Markets have closed. Meta Platforms shares ended Friday at $620.25, fluctuating between $620.08 and $629.08 throughout the session as investors digested a steady flow of corporate and policy news from the Facebook and Instagram parent. (Nasdaq) Why it matters now: U.S. markets jump back Tuesday after Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day break, leaving traders with a tighter window to gear up for a late-January wave of major earnings reports. (Kiplinger) Meta faces a tricky situation. Its stock remains sharply reactive to any shifts in sentiment about spending on new products or
18 January 2026
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Robinhood stock slips again after crypto bill delay rattles traders

Robinhood stock slips again after crypto bill delay rattles traders

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:32 EST — After-hours Robinhood Markets shares closed Friday down 1.4% at $108.76, then edged up a bit in after-hours trading following a turbulent week for crypto-related stocks. The stock had dropped 7.8% on Thursday. (Investing.com) This matters because Robinhood is frequently seen as a barometer for retail risk appetite, especially in crypto. When Washington hesitates on crypto regulations, traders quickly adjust prices on assets linked to trading volumes, spreads, and user engagement. Recent selling reflects renewed doubts over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a much-anticipated bill aiming to establish federal guidelines for cryptocurrencies.
16 January 2026
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Capital One stock rises as traders weigh US credit-card rate cap risk ahead of earnings

Capital One stock rises as traders weigh US credit-card rate cap risk ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:31 PM ET — Trading in the regular session. Shares of Capital One Financial Corp climbed Thursday, building on a recovery after earlier declines as investors reconsidered the policy risks tied to U.S. credit-card pricing. The stock gained 2.2%, reaching $239.55 by midday trading. The lender is at the heart of the debate about whether Washington can — or will — push down credit-card interest rates. For shareholders, the implications are clear: lower rates could slash interest income, prompting lenders to tighten credit, cut rewards, or hike fees. That debate is running headlong into earnings
15 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 10:10 EST — Regular session Bitcoin dipped under $96,000 Thursday, while U.S.-listed crypto stocks pulled back following a Senate delay on a key crypto bill that cooled this week’s momentum. Bitcoin dropped roughly 0.5% to $95,964 after reaching an intraday peak of $97,758. Coinbase Global fell around 3%, and Strategy lost close to 3%. Miners Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms also slid, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) trading down about 1.6%. The sell-off hit because Washington was expected to edge closer to new crypto market rules this week. But the Senate Banking Committee
15 January 2026
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Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

London, January 15, 2026, 09:41 GMT The Guardian reported that Britain’s data watchdog is probing Lloyds Banking Group over its use of staff banking data amid union pay negotiations, sparking new concerns about how major lenders manage customer information. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/lloyds-banking-group-staff-data-pay-talks-ico-accounts Lloyds shares climbed about 0.8% to roughly 102p, hovering near a 52-week high. Over the past year, the stock has surged around 88%. This rally tightens the margin for any reputational or regulatory setbacks as the bank gears up to unveil a new executive pay policy for shareholders. https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/shares-search-results/l/lloyds-banking-group-plc-ordinary-10p Barclays climbed roughly 1%, pushing its gains to around 82% over
15 January 2026
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Dave Inc stock tumbles 12% as Trump-backed swipe-fee bill puts fintech fees in focus

Dave Inc stock tumbles 12% as Trump-backed swipe-fee bill puts fintech fees in focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:32 EST — Regular session Shares of Dave Inc (DAVE.O) dropped 12.5% to $185.35 in afternoon trading Wednesday, after hitting a high of $212.40 earlier. The stock slipped $26.37 from Tuesday’s close, with roughly 765,000 shares changing hands. The slide follows Washington’s move to bring card fees back under scrutiny. On Tuesday, Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act, with Durbin’s office confirming President Donald Trump’s support for the bill. For Dave, the politics hit a tangible line item. A quarterly filing reveals the company collects “interchange” fees from customers
14 January 2026
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BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:20 ET — Regular session Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. climbed roughly 4% to $32.46 during Wednesday’s afternoon session. The crypto-focused firm urged shareholders to back a charter amendment before its annual meeting. Volume surged past 51 million shares. The push is moving against a tight deadline. A transcript linked to a filing implored investors to cast their votes by Jan. 14, 11:59 p.m. Eastern, cautioning that the company might “soon” run out of shares to issue for purchases or deals. BMNR has effectively turned into a leveraged play on ether, the Ethereum network’s
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
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