US Government Shutdown Hits Day 40 as Polymarket Traders Bet 60% on Mid-November or Later

As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 40th day, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are betting big that the political deadlock won’t be ending anytime soon. Government’s Longest Shutdown May Keep Breaking Records It’s official — Washington’s standoff has entered uncharted territory. With the shutdown clock striking 40 days, bettors on prediction markets … Read more

Coinbase CEO Meets 25 Senators in 48 Hours as US Crypto Regulation Nears Breakthrough

Crypto regulation gains powerful momentum as Coinbase’s CEO meets with 25 senators in just two days, accelerating bipartisan support for clear digital asset rules, onchain capital formation, and transformative financial system modernization. 25 Senators in 2 Days—Coinbase CEO’s Push for Crypto Law Hits D.C. Hard Bipartisan discussions around cryptocurrency regulation are gaining traction in Washington … Read more

Capitol Hill Heats up With Crypto Titans and Lawmakers 90% Through Historic Regulatory Overhaul

Momentum is surging in Washington as lawmakers edge closer to passing sweeping crypto market structure legislation that could unlock unprecedented regulatory clarity, energize digital asset markets, and solidify the United States as the global hub for crypto innovation. Crypto Industry Sees Historic Regulatory Breakthrough Within Reach Lawmakers and crypto industry executives are increasingly confident that … Read more

Crypto Leaders and Senate Democrats to Debate DeFi Rules at Pivotal Washington Forum: Report

Top crypto CEOs and U.S. lawmakers are converging in Washington to craft digital asset rules that could redefine market structure, drive institutional clarity, safeguard innovation, and keep the U.S. at the forefront of global crypto leadership. Crypto CEOs Join Lawmakers to Forge US Framework Balancing Innovation and Oversight Growing efforts in Washington to define cryptocurrency … Read more

US Senator Pushes Game-Changing Crypto Bill as Congress Seeks Market Certainty

Momentum is building fast in Washington as the U.S. Senate moves closer to reshaping crypto regulation, with powerful market structure legislation poised to bring long-awaited clarity to bitcoin and the digital asset ecosystem. Senate Weighs Game-Changing Crypto Market Structure Bill Growing attention on digital asset regulation in the United States has intensified as lawmakers seek … Read more

US Senator Pushes Bitcoin Policy Turning Seized Crypto Into Strategic Reserve

The U.S. government’s $14 billion bitcoin seizure signals a seismic shift in global crypto policy, turning digital crime proceeds into a cornerstone of America’s economic strategy and cementing the nation’s leadership in responsible blockchain governance. Massive Bitcoin Seizure Positions US as Global Crypto Powerhouse U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released a statement on Oct. 14 … Read more

Lawmaker’s Proposal Aims to Make Small Bitcoin Buys Tax-Free in US 

Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she is drafting legislation to exempt small bitcoin transactions from capital gains taxes, responding to a suggestion from tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey. Sen. Lummis Works on De Minimis Rule for Bitcoin Transactions The Wyoming Republican, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a vocal cryptocurrency advocate, announced the effort on Oct. 9, 2025, aiming to … Read more

Blockchain Association Defends GENIUS Act as Banks Fear Stablecoin Power Shift

Backed by bipartisan law and clear oversight, the GENIUS Act is fueling stablecoin innovation, safeguarding consumers, attracting investment, and reinforcing U.S. leadership in the global financial race. GENIUS Act Defended as Catalyst for Stablecoin Innovation and US Financial Leadership The debate over stablecoin regulation has intensified as U.S. banks and digital asset companies clash over … Read more

US Lawmakers Blast SEC Oversight as Vanished Gensler Data Rattles Enforcement Trust

SEC’s credibility faces fresh fire as lawmakers spotlight deleted texts, agency missteps, and possible special treatment for its former top official. House Committee Slams SEC Over Gensler’s Deleted Messages Leaders of the House Committee on Financial Services sent a letter on Sept. 30 to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, questioning the … Read more

US Senate Schedules Hearing on Crypto Taxation Policy

In a critical move toward shaping future U.S. tax policy, the Senate Finance Committee will evaluate how digital assets are treated under existing taxation frameworks. Set for Oct. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, the hearing—titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets”—will be led by Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and feature testimony from key industry … Read more