Crypto January 4, 2026 Ledger Digest

Top 10 Finance & Crypto Headlines — January 4, 2026

Published by Ledger Digest Editorial Desk • USA

Selected for U.S. readers based on market impact and recency. Always open the original link for full context.

  1. Fed’s Paulson Says Additional Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year
    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said modest additional interest-rate cuts could be appropriate later in 2026, but conditioned that outcome on a benign outlook for the economy. Source: Bloomberg Markets.
    Original: Bloomberg Markets (www.bloomberg.com)
  2. North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
    Source: Investing.com News.
    Original: Investing.com News (www.investing.com)
  3. JPMorgan Tokenizes Cash On Ethereum And Redraws Wall Street’s Map
    JPMorgan tokenizes cash with its MONY fund on Ethereum, signaling how Wall Street is reshaping money, settlement, and the future of tokenized finance. Source: Forbes Business.
    Original: Forbes Business (www.forbes.com)
  4. Trump's removal of Maduro prompts questions from Congress
    Congressional lawmakers say they were not briefed before President Donald Trump launched a land attack on Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro. Source: CNBC Top News.
    Original: CNBC Top News (www.cnbc.com)
  5. ‘I’m fed up’: My selfish mother-in-law has controlled me for 30 years. How can I regain…
    “I’m almost 50 years old. Enough is enough. I am exhausted by it.” Source: MarketWatch Top Stories.
    Original: MarketWatch Top Stories (www.marketwatch.com)
  6. Airlines Are Canceling Flights After U.S. Closes Airspace Over the Caribbean
    The Federal Aviation Administration cited “safety-of-flight risks” in restricting the U.S.-controlled airspace as a result of the military operation in Venezuela. Source: New York Times.
    Original: New York Times (www.nytimes.com)
  7. Modest US Hiring to Cap a Sluggish Year for the Job Market
    US job gains probably remained modest in December, wrapping up one of the weakest years for employment growth since 2009. Source: Bloomberg Economics.
    Original: Bloomberg Economics (www.bloomberg.com)
  8. Amazon is selling a foldable cordless treadmill for only $128
    This treadmill can be used anywhere, anytime. Source: TheStreet Full Feed.
    Original: TheStreet Full Feed (www.thestreet.com)
  9. 'We built Venezuela’s oil industry:' Trump vows US energy return after…
    Trump pledged a U.S. return to Venezuela's oil industry after Maduro's capture, vowing American companies will rebuild infrastructure and reclaim assets. Source: FOX Business Latest.
    Original: FOX Business Latest (www.foxbusiness.com)
  10. Tesla dethroned as the world's top EV maker
    The Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla as the world's top EV seller. Source: Los Angeles Times (Business).
    Original: Los Angeles Times (Business) (www.latimes.com)

Disclosure: Informational only. Not financial advice.

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