Bitcoin hits a 6-week high above $120,000, defying a government shutdown
Bitcoin has broken above the key $120,000 level for the first time since August. The rally is fueled by renewed optimism about macroeconomic tailwinds. BTC futures open interest has hit…
Bitcoin surges as US government shutdown ignites the market
Bitcoin has surged to its highest level in over two months, above $119,000. The rally is a direct reaction to the US government shutting down operations. The shutdown is expected…
Bitcoin targets $120k amid US government shutdown
Bitcoin price is targeting a fresh rally to the $120,000 mark. The US government’s partial shutdown has seen BTC price break the key level of $117,000. Flight to safe-haven assets,…
What a US government shutdown means for crypto ETF approvals
SEC operations could be hampered, delaying crypto ETF approvals for Solana and Litecoin. Limited staff during shutdown may stall key regulatory reviews and deadlines. Delays can dampen investor confidence and…
PYTH skyrockets 60% as US government taps Pyth Network to verify economic data on-chain
The US Department of Commerce has published GDB on blockchain for the first time. It has selected Pyth Network as the oracle platform to verify and distribute economic data. PYTH…
Tether, government of Guinea partner to accelerate digital transformation
Tether said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Guinea. MoU is on blockchain adoption and digital transformation as Guinea looks to become a global leader…
Hester Peirce: the government shouldn’t hinder people who want to try new things
Commissioner Peirce wants a government that serves the American people and doesn’t stop others from trying new things Often referred to as “Crypto Mom,” Peirce sees herself more as a…
Nigerian government drops money laundering charges against Binance executive
Tigran Gambaryan and Binance have been accused of laundering more than $35 million Nadeem Anjarwalla, a colleague of Gambaryan, was also detained, but managed to escape on a Middle Eastern…
New government legislation could open up sports betting in Alberta, Canada by end of this year
Alberta’s Bill 16 will allow third-party operators in online gambling by 2025 The province aims to capture grey market bets and boost revenue like Ontario Safeguards like self-exclusion and player…
US government transfers $590M worth of Silk Road seized Bitcoin to Coinbase
The US has reportedly moved 10,000 BTC seized from Silk Road to Coinbase. The government still holds 203,200 BTC, valued at around $12B. Future sales by the US could impact…