Epstein Files Transparency Act Clears US Congress Hurdle, Heads to Trump’s Desk

Congress has signed off on sweeping legislation compelling the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein case files, advancing the Epstein Files Transparency Act to President Donald Trump after near-unanimous votes in both chambers on Nov. 18, 2025. Epstein Files Transparency Legislation Passes Both Chambers The Epstein Files Transparency Act … Read more

Levelfield Bank Clears Illinois Approval to Offer FDIC‑insured Crypto Services Across the US

Levelfield Financial receives conditional IDFPR approval to acquire Burling Bank and offer FDIC‑insured banking with digital asset services. Levelfield Financial announced on November 17, 2025 in Houston that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has granted conditional approval for its acquisition of Burling Bank, which will be renamed Levelfield Bank post‑close and … Read more

Raoul Pal: Crypto Behaves as a Leading Indicator for the US’s ‘Broken Plumbing’

Pal stated that crypto markets are currently reflecting a problem in the U.S. economic plumbing, acting as a leading indicator for an upcoming crisis. While stock markets are shielded from this for now, he believes that if the liquidity crisis is not solved quickly, the could be contagion. Raoul Pal: Crypto Markets Are Suffering From … Read more

Transak Wins Six New US Money Transmitter Licenses

Transak expands U.S. regulatory footprint with six additional state MTLs, enabling broader stablecoin payments. Transak USA LLC announces it has secured Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Vermont, bringing its U.S. licensing total to 11 states and strengthening its regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure; the company said the approvals were … Read more

US Budget Deal Calms Markets as Crypto Holds Steady

Bitcoin steadied between $102,000 and $105,000, as markets digested U.S. political developments and softer labor data. While a temporary funding deal eased immediate concerns over the government shutdown, investors remain cautious about renewed fiscal uncertainty early next year. BTC Stabilizes as U.S. Shutdown Nears Temporary Resolution Bitcoin traded around the $102,000 to $105,000 range, mirroring … Read more

US Treasury Secretary Promises ‘Substantial’ 2026 Refunds — Bitcoiners Smell Another Stimulus Wave

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says “substantial” tax refunds are coming in early 2026 — and if history is any guide, bitcoiners think that means another stimulus-style cash wave could soon flood the market. Early 2026 Tax Relief Could Reignite Retail Bitcoin Boom In his latest remarks, Bessent told the press that working families can expect … Read more

With Sentiment Lifted by Possible Shutdown Deal, Bitcoin Trades in a Range

Bitcoin bounced back above $105,000 as optimism grew over an end to the U.S. government shutdown. While the rebound lifted overall sentiment, continued selling from early BTC holders and sluggish ETF flows suggest the market may stay range-bound in the near term. Shutdown Optimism Boosts Crypto, But Consolidated Outlook Persists Optimism over the U.S. government … Read more

China Accuses US of State-Level Cyber Theft in Massive Bitcoin Seizure

China has reignited cyber tensions with the U.S. after unveiling claims that Washington played a covert role in one of the largest bitcoin seizures in history, exposing fresh fault lines in global digital power dynamics. China Accuses US of Hidden Role in Massive Bitcoin Seizure China’s cyber authorities have heightened tensions with Washington after alleging … Read more

Polymarket and Kalshi Bettors Say Washington’s Shutdown Is Finally on Borrowed Time

Even though the Senate clocked in a 60-40 vote to end the U.S. government shutdown, the curtain hasn’t officially dropped just yet. Meanwhile, prediction markets are reshuffling faster than a Vegas dealer—Polymarket’s latest odds now point to the government flipping the lights back on somewhere between Nov. 12–15. Traders Bet Capitol Hill’s Chaos Closes Out … Read more