Crypto January 28, 2026 Ledger Digest

Top 10 Finance & Crypto Headlines — January 28, 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. How long will the Fed pause interest rates cuts?
    From Main Street to Wall Street, there are questions as to when interest rates will drop again. This week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve’s policymaking panel is expected to pause interest-rate cuts, and Fed watchers will be… Source: TheStreet Full Feed.
    Original: TheStreet Full Feed (www.thestreet.com)
  2. Fed expected to pause rate cuts after 3 straight reductions amid uncertainty over jobs,…
    Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady in the 3.5%-3.75% range as FOMC navigates inflation concerns and softening job market in first 2026 meeting. Source: FOX Business Latest.
    Original: FOX Business Latest (www.foxbusiness.com)
  3. Tether Is Shaking Up the Gold Market With Massive Metal Hoard
    There are roughly 370,000 nuclear bunkers in Switzerland, a legacy of the Cold War that are now rarely used. One of them, though, is a hive of activity. Source: Bloomberg Markets.
    Original: Bloomberg Markets (www.bloomberg.com)
  4. Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
    Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages. Source: New York Times.
    Original: New York Times (www.nytimes.com)
  5. Congress members blast Homeland Security chief Noem, Democrats threaten impeachment
    Source: Investing.com News.
    Original: Investing.com News (www.investing.com)
  6. Treasury Yield Trend Revived by Consumer Confidence Slump
    A rally in short-maturity Treasuries sparked by slumping consumer confidence re-started last year’s yield-curve steepening trend that had run aground this month. Source: Bloomberg Economics.
    Original: Bloomberg Economics (www.bloomberg.com)
  7. The market thinks BlackRock's Rick Rieder will be the next Fed chair. Here's…
    A five-month process of finding the next Fed chair appears to be down to its final days, with one candidate emerging as the betting favorite. Source: CNBC Top News.
    Original: CNBC Top News (www.cnbc.com)
  8. NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Wednesday, January 28 (Zen State)
    Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram. Source: Forbes Business.
    Original: Forbes Business (www.forbes.com)
  9. Cloudflare’s stock pops on viral Moltbot. Here’s how a cybersecurity company became the…
    The rise of autonomous personal assistants like Moltbot is creating a new bull case for companies that help secure digital identities and local data, analysts said. Source: MarketWatch Top Stories.
    Original: MarketWatch Top Stories (www.marketwatch.com)
  10. Southwest's open seating ends with final flight
    Southwest announced in 2024 that it would end its iconic open seating policy in favor of traditional assigned seats and a premium class option. Source: Los Angeles Times (Business).
    Original: Los Angeles Times (Business) (www.latimes.com)

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