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

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

Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Fed’s QE Pivot Risks Fueling Bubble-Level Euphoria

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says the Federal Reserve’s latest pivot toward easy money looks less like crisis management and more like a dangerous encore—stimulating an already bubbly market rather than saving a sinking one. Ray Dalio Sounds the Alarm: QE Is Back, and It’s Not What You Think Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and … Read more