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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 inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets
29.9.2023
The losses on US Treasuries recently surpassed $1.5 trillion and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?
Bitcoin’s Slips Below $27K, But What Might Government Shutdown Mean for Prices
29.9.2023
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
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...
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
Venezuela extends reorganization shutdown of crypto agency to March 2024
26.9.2023
The government will spend six additional months to ‘reorganize” the entity, which de-facto stopped its work in March 2023
Is Another US Government Shutdown on The Horizon?
26.9.2023
Over the next week, the United States government faces the possibility of a shutdown as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy grapples with internal political pressures regarding spending plans.
The decision could also have adverse effects on the progress of crypto bills awaiting a vote, potentially...
Crypto bills could be delayed as many prepare for US gov't shutdown
25.9.2023
Bills focused on crypto regulation, market structure, and stablecoins could all be put on hold if U.S. lawmakers don't reach a decision on government spending by Sept. 30
U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts
25.9.2023
The crypto industry’s business in Washington is coming to a head just as a looming congressional budget impasse could shut down an array of federal services next week. But the digital assets sector can expect its most important matters won’t go entirely dark, experts suggest, even if they’re...
US gov't shutdown looms — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
25.9.2023
Bitcoin starts the week with a trip to $26,000 — can BTC price strength overcome sellers and a weekly "death cross?"
Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
What a US government shutdown would do to Bitcoin
15.9.2023
Marcel Pechman explains the myth of excess cash in U.S. households and the lack of sufficient savings, and how a U.S. government shutdown could impact Bitcoin
Coinbase responds to reports suggesting it's ceasing services in India
11.9.2023
A Coinbase spokesperson cleared some of the confusion after a circulating rumor suggested that it would be shuttering all services for Indian customers
Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
26.8.2023
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands. Furthermore, these mining operations have reportedly been...
Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams
23.8.2023
The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the number of complaints has been mounting. Meta...
Thailand Seeks Court Order to Shutdown Facebook For Failing to Screen Fake Crypto Ads
22.8.2023
Thailand authorities have issued a warning to the social media giant Facebook, threatening to seek a criminal court order to sever its operations in the nation, over the rampant investment and cryptocurrency scam ads.
The Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) wrote on Aug. 21, that...
Thailand threatens Facebook over crypto scams and other fraudulent ads
22.8.2023
Thailand’s digital minister said he would seek a court order to shut Facebook in the country unless it takes action on the alleged scams
Farmington Bank Faces Fed Wrath: Alameda-Backed Financial Institution Ordered to Shutdown
21.8.2023
In a statement released August 17, 2023, Farmington State Bank, with an investment from Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, consented to a cease and desist order from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Alameda invested $11.5 million into the bank’s coffers in January 2022. Government seizure...
Fantom DEX rescued at eleventh hour following planned shutdown
16.8.2023
SpiritSwap previously had its entire treasury drained due to the ongoing Multichain exploit