The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% in December, broadly in line with flat expectations. On an annualized basis, CPI rose 6.5%, in line with expectations, down from 7.1% the previous month. Joe Orsini, Vice President of Research at Eaglebrook Advisors, also participated. Additionally, Blockchain.com said it would lay off his 28% of its workforce, or about 110 employees. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) also shared his outlook on the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.