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Regulation News 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:18 EST — Trading in after-hours. XRP dropped roughly 3.3% to $2.07 late Thursday, having earlier reached $2.14. Bitcoin slid 1.9%, while ether dipped 2.1%, adding pressure on the wider crypto market. The pause came after U.S. lawmakers delayed a key Senate Banking Committee session on a crypto market-structure bill, which investors had counted on…
15 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips after UK court backs cross-border fee cap plan

Mastercard stock slips after UK court backs cross-border fee cap plan

New York, January 15, 2026, 11:28 EST — Regular session Mastercard shares dropped 0.4% to $544.6 in late morning trading following a UK High Court decision siding with Britain’s payments regulator to cap some cross-border card fees. Visa gained 0.3%, while American Express inched up 0.1%. (Reuters) The decision shines a light on just how much wiggle room the major…
15 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slides as Senate pauses crypto bill after Armstrong balks — what COIN investors watch next

Coinbase stock slides as Senate pauses crypto bill after Armstrong balks — what COIN investors watch next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:44 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. dropped roughly 4% Thursday after the U.S. Senate Banking Committee delayed moving forward on a broad crypto market-structure bill. The hold came amid renewed pushback from CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase stock slipped to around $245.58 in morning trading. Robinhood also declined, down about 2.9%, while…
15 January 2026
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XRP price stock: Token slips near $2.12 as Senate pauses crypto bill, Ripple cites Luxembourg nod

XRP price stock: Token slips near $2.12 as Senate pauses crypto bill, Ripple cites Luxembourg nod

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:11 ET — Regular session XRP dropped roughly 3% to near $2.12 on Thursday, retreating from a high of $2.17 recorded in the previous 24 hours. (CoinDesk) The dip follows a setback in Washington’s push to regulate crypto. The Senate Banking Committee postponed a scheduled debate on draft legislation aimed at creating a regulatory framework…
15 January 2026
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Circle stock (CRCL) rises after-hours as stablecoin regulation battle returns to Washington

Circle stock (CRCL) rises after-hours as stablecoin regulation battle returns to Washington

New York, January 14, 2026, 19:18 EST — After-hours Circle Internet Group, Inc. shares climbed 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing at $84.80. During the day, the stock fluctuated between $81.79 and $88.46. Roughly 14.3 million shares traded hands. The shift comes as investors zero in on Washington’s approach to drafting new regulations for crypto and dollar-backed “stablecoins” — tokens…
15 January 2026
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Ripple’s Luxembourg EMI Green Light Puts XRP Back in Focus as EU Crypto Rules Tighten

Ripple’s Luxembourg EMI Green Light Puts XRP Back in Focus as EU Crypto Rules Tighten

LUXEMBOURG, Jan 15, 2026, 00:30 CET Ripple has secured preliminary approval for an electronic money institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg. This regulatory green light allows the crypto payments company to extend its regulated payment services throughout the European Union from Luxembourg. (Luxembourg for Finance) The timing is crucial. Under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, or MiCA, crypto companies must…
15 January 2026
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XRP price today edges higher on Ripple’s Luxembourg nod as U.S. crypto rules move forward

XRP price today edges higher on Ripple’s Luxembourg nod as U.S. crypto rules move forward

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:00 EST — Regular session XRP ticked up Wednesday after Ripple announced it had secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Luxembourg. The token last traded 1.1% higher at $2.13, having ranged between $2.10 and $2.19 in the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether also saw gains, according to CoinMarketCap. Ripple…
14 January 2026
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China probes Trip.com for monopoly conduct and the stock slides

China probes Trip.com for monopoly conduct and the stock slides

BEIJING, Jan 15, 2026, 00:26 (GMT+8) China’s market watchdog launched an antitrust probe into Trip.com Group, the country’s largest online travel agency, amid allegations of monopolistic practices. Shares of the Hong Kong-listed company dropped 6.5%, closing at HK$569.50. (Yicaiglobal) This move is significant as it pulls a major consumer-facing platform back under China’s strict anti-monopoly scrutiny, just as officials ramp…
14 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops after earnings beat as investors dig into rates, regulation

Bank of America stock drops after earnings beat as investors dig into rates, regulation

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:20 EST — Regular session Shares of Bank of America (BAC) dropped roughly 4.3% to $52.22 in early trading Wednesday, even though the bank posted quarterly profits that beat expectations. The decline adds to a broader selloff among major U.S. banks. The broader market slipped, with the S&P 500 down 0.43% and the Nasdaq falling…
14 January 2026
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XRP price today: What to watch as Washington’s crypto rulebook heads to a Senate showdown

XRP price today: What to watch as Washington’s crypto rulebook heads to a Senate showdown

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:09 EST — Regular session XRP climbed roughly 3.4% to $2.15 in early Wednesday trading, bouncing between $2.07 and $2.18. The token’s rise arrives amid trader attention on U.S. policy cues that might alter crypto regulations—an ongoing concern for an asset often swayed by legal developments. Late Monday, U.S. senators introduced draft legislation aiming to…
14 January 2026
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South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

Seoul, January 14, 2026, 18:32 (KST) South Korea’s financial regulator delayed its decision on preliminary licences for new over-the-counter marketplaces for tokenised securities on Wednesday. The move came amid public disagreements over the approval process, according to reports and industry sources. (bloomingbit) South Korea has taken a crucial step toward integrating security token offerings (STOs)—digital securities tracked on blockchain—into its…
14 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps after-hours as Senate crypto bill targets stablecoin rewards

Coinbase stock jumps after-hours as Senate crypto bill targets stablecoin rewards

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 18:31 EST — After-hours Shares of Coinbase Global climbed roughly 4% in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a surge in bitcoin. The boost came as U.S. senators introduced a draft bill aimed at establishing clearer regulations for crypto markets. This matters for Coinbase, which plays a central role in U.S. crypto trading and custody. Its earnings…
14 January 2026
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  • Willis Towers Watson Valuation Post-Move: Fair Value Around $369 vs $329 Close
    January 17, 2026, 1:17 PM EST. Willis Towers Watson (WTW) drew fresh attention after a recent price move. The stock closed at $329.41. The one-day gain was 0.28%, with a year-to-date return of 0.96% and five-year TSR of 70.38%, suggesting longer-term momentum. A fair-value view places WTW at about $369.16 per share, implying the stock is undervalued relative to current levels. The market trades at a P/E ratio of 14.9x, above the US Insurance sector 12.8x but below the peer average of 29.5x, signaling limited further upside if earnings slip. The case rests on growth in advisory demand, recurring fee streams, and higher earnings in the mid-term, supported by disciplined costs, divestitures, and investments in high-growth regions. Risks include tougher competition, integration costs, and margin pressures.
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