Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell News Block: Tariffs & Turmoil - Gold Surges Amid Greenland Standoff, CLARITY Act Stalls, Fed Power Struggle
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Jan 19, 2026 Trump's tariff threat over Greenland sends shockwaves through markets, with gold hitting new highs while Bitcoin fluctuates. The stalled CLARITY Act raises concerns about banking interests hindering crypto competition. Tensions escalate between Trump and Jamie Dimon, highlighting political conflicts affecting the Fed's independence. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains a stronghold against regulatory pressures, continuing to attract institutional interest from places like Steak n' Shake and Dartmouth. A compelling mix of finance, politics, and crypto insights makes for a captivating discussion.
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Tariff Threat Sparks Risk-Off Markets
- President Trump threatened tariffs on eight EU nations unless Greenland is sold, triggering market turmoil and safe-haven buying.
- Natalie Brunell linked the move to gold's record highs and initial Bitcoin weakness amid risk-off flows.
Stablecoin Yield Language Stalls CLARITY Act
- The CLARITY Act stalled after draft language limited stablecoin yield and prompted Coinbase to withdraw support.
- Brunell argued banks lobby to restrict yield to protect deposit margins rather than compete for customers.
Read Bill Text Before Backing Legislation
- Watch who benefits when regulators restrict crypto features instead of forcing market competition.
- Prioritize reading bill language because regulation often protects incumbent profits over consumers.