End to US gov’t shutdown sparks institutional buying, ETF ‘floodgate’ hopes
The potential end of the 40-day US government shutdown is decreasing “financial uncertainty” among investors, leading to growing institutional crypto accumulation.
Privacy coins are not radical; surveillance money is
Money was anonymous for thousands of years until the recent experiment in financial surveillance. Privacy-preserving crypto offers a path back to normalcy.
Crypto funds post second week of outflows as altcoins buck the trend
After two consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $1.5 billion, assets under management in crypto ETPs fell to $207.5 billion, the lowest level since mid-July.
James Wynn goes ‘all-in’ on shorting Bitcoin after 12 liquidations in 12 hours
The high-leverage trader said he was “all-in,” betting on a Bitcoin decline below $92,000 despite the optimism surrounding the end of the 40-day US government shutdown.
Bank of England launches stablecoin consultation, plans final rules in 2026
The Bank of England invites feedback on its proposed stablecoin framework, with the aim of finalizing the rules in the second half of 2026.
CFTC’s Caroline Pham confirms push to greenlight leveraged crypto trading in US
Interim CFTC chief Caroline Pham confirmed plans to greenlight leveraged spot crypto trading in the US as early as next month following talks with regulated exchanges.
‘Most hated bull run ever?’ 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin made major gains on the back of the US government potentially ending its shutdown, while planning to give many Americans a $2,000 tariff “dividend.”
Bitcoin price eyes $112K liquidity grab as US government shutdown nears end
The reopening of the US government could fuel Bitcoin price recovery, as exchange order-book liquidity placed $112,000 on top of the list for bulls.
Bitcoin vs. gold: Who wins the Christmas rally?
Bitcoin and gold often display a recurring pattern during the Christmas rally. Their movements are shaped by Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends and overall market liquidity.
Bitcoin OGs sell up to get ‘incredible tax advantages’ of ETFs: Analyst
Many long-term Bitcoiners are selling up, such as early arbitrage trader Owen Gunden, who shifted the last of his 11,000 Bitcoin to an exchange.