For the first time in more than a century, America is about to go dark on its inflation stat. With Bureau of Labor Statistics staff furloughed due to the shutdown, there will be no Consumer Price Index and no official measure of the cost of living, nor a baseline for the markets. What the hell? … Read more
Crypto seems to thrive on chaos, defying everyone’s expectations. Just when many thought the bull run was over, BTC USD staged a stunning comeback. Trading above $120,000 at press time, the Bitcoin price has reclaimed its July 2025 highs and hit a two-month peak. Bulls are firmly in control and appear determined to push BTC … Read more
The U.S. government is partially shut down, and that’s thrown a wrench into the SEC’s regular activity. One of the biggest consequences right now is the halt on reviewing applications for spot altcoin ETFs. For investors hoping to see new crypto funds approved soon, especially ones linked to Solana and other popular tokens, the wait … Read more
Gold’s new record and a fresh US government shutdown put crypto on edge, with Bitcoin hovering near $116,000 as traders brace for data blackouts and a foggier Fed path. The United States entered a federal government shutdown overnight, rattling markets worldwide. Gold surged to an all-time high, while the dollar weakened, as crypto traders debated whether … Read more
October opened with tension in both politics and crypto. The U.S. federal government officially shut down for the first time in six years after Congress failed to agree on a budget deal. The deadlock has rattled global markets, and digital assets are no exception. Bitcoin .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } Bitcoin BTC … Read more
Ethereum Layer-2 project Kinto will close this month after a major exploit in July drained its reserves and left the team unable to secure new funding. Summary Kinto price has fallen by more than 80% after a shutdown announcement following a July exploit that drained 577 ETH. Phoenix lenders will recover about 76% of funds, … Read more