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Congress Passes Funding Bill to Avoid US Government Shutdown
1.10.2023
The United States Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Saturday evening, just three hours before the midnight deadline, to prevent a government shutdown.
The bill, which received overwhelming support with a vote of 88 to 9, funds the government for the next 45 days, until November 17.
In a late...
SEC Delays Decisions on More Bitcoin ETFs Including That of Blackrock
30.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by several companies. The delays of the applications of financial powerhouse Blackrock, asset manager Valkyrie and others come ahead of an expected government shutdown...
Bitcoin Traders Eye Bullish Silver Lining in Looming US Government Shutdown, Says Analyst
30.9.2023
Numerous reports foretell an imminent U.S. government shutdown, given the anticipated failure of a spending bill to secure passage by Saturday evening — a measure meant to sustain operations till mid-November. On the cusp of this shutdown, bitcoin (BTC) has been on an ascent, catching...
Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov't shutdown
29.9.2023
A U.S. government shutdown was not inevitable, but even if one were to last for a matter of hours or days, lawmakers' priorities on their return may not be digital assets
Bitcoin’s Slips Below $27K, But What Might Government Shutdown Mean for Prices
29.9.2023
FTX’s $3.4B crypto liquidation: What it means for crypto markets
29.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation schedule will ensure market stability
Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Sunacrip Extends Restructuring Period; Community Asks for Clarity
29.9.2023
The Venezuelan government has officially announced the extension of the restructuring period for Sunacrip — the national cryptocurrency watchdog — by six months more due to the link of its former head with a corruption scheme. Asonacrip, a national crypto association, is asking Sunacrip to open...
Coinbase CEO Calls on Chase Customers in UK to Close Accounts After the Bank Says It Will Decline Crypto Payments
29.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has slammed JPMorgan’s British retail bank, Chase UK, for changing its policy to block all crypto-related payments. Calling the move by Chase “totally inappropriate,” the Coinbase boss said: “UK crypto holders should close their Chase accounts...
SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
29.9.2023
Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie are the other three firms that were hit with delays by the SEC
FTX founder’s plea for temporary release should be denied, prosecution says
28.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s renewed request for temporary release from jail prior to his upcoming trial should be denied according to the U.S. government
Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst
28.9.2023
An impending US government shutdown may be accelerating the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs, analysts suggest
US House committee leadership threatens to subpoena SEC over FTX docs
27.9.2023
Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Rally as US Government Shutdown Fears Worry Stock Markets
27.9.2023
Bitcoin rebounded strongly on Wednesday, as U.S. indices continued to fall ahead of a potential government shutdown. The U.S. government could run out of money later this week, if a deal is not reached to increase funding. Ethereum also rebounded higher in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
CIA to build its own Chat-GPT-style AI bot for investigations: Report
27.9.2023
The CIA says it is creating its own Chat-GPT AI tool for its agencies to conduct open-source investigations through analyzing public information
Binance fully exits Russia with sale to CommEX
27.9.2023
The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, however as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said
The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto
27.9.2023
An impending government shutdown is probably Not Good News for crypto's D.C. hopes. On a trial-related note, you received preview copies of The SBF Trial, a newsletter we launched last week to keep readers up to speed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s time in court. The trial kicks off next Tuesday
SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms
27.9.2023
The efforts from Ark 21Shares and Global X to list spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) must now officially wait longer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to either approve or reject or deny their applications as the agency moved to extend deadlines Tuesday
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs 'immediately'
26.9.2023
The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight
Former White House official will lead Ripple's policy and government arm
26.9.2023
Ripple's newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government
Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by US Government
26.9.2023
The United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned an Ethereum wallet tied to a Mexican man from Sinaloa named Jimenez Castro