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The United States government shutdown has entered its 38th day, marking the longest in history, as the Senate prepares for a critical vote on a new funding bill that could determine when Washington reopens. The political deadlock has halted progress on key legislative priorities, including the long-anticipated crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act.Prolonged Shutdown Risks 2% GDP Hit as Senate Prepares Crucial VoteThe Senate is expected to vote this week on a Republican-backed proposal that would end the shutdown and fund several federal agencies through the rest of the fiscal year. The measure requires 60 votes to…

The month-long slide in crypto prices hasn’t just hit major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) — it’s also dealing heavy losses to digital asset treasury companies that built their business models around accumulating crypto on their balance sheets.That’s one of the key takeaways from a recent social media analysis by onchain data company CryptoQuant, which cited XRP-focused treasury company Evernorth as a prime example of the risks in this sector.Evernorth has reportedly seen unrealized losses of about $78 million on its XRP position, mere weeks after acquiring the asset. The pullback has also battered shares of Strategy (MSTR), the…

Bitcoin Price Prediction Bitcoin is hovering near $101,000 as institutional confidence in digital assets grows. A PwC and AIMA survey shows 55% of global hedge funds now hold crypto, while Spain’s ITER plans to sell $10M in Bitcoin bought for $10K. Meanwhile, Robinhood considers adding BTC to its treasury, signaling rising corporate adoption even as technical charts hint at a $100K support retest.Hedge Funds Expand Crypto Exposure as Institutional Interest DeepensA growing share of hedge funds is now venturing into digital assets. According to a joint report by PwC and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), 55% of global hedge…

The Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation has announced its participation as a founding member of the newly formed Blockchain Payments Consortium (BPC), according to Stellar. This initiative brings together several prominent blockchain networks and entities responsible for $10 trillion in annual stablecoin volume, with a shared goal of standardizing digital asset transactions.Unifying Blockchain Payment StandardsThe BPC aims to tackle the fragmented and inconsistent experiences faced by users when transitioning between traditional payment methods and blockchain-based solutions. By establishing a common framework, the consortium seeks to enhance the interoperability of blockchain transactions, aligning them with the data requirements of conventional financial systems.This…

SUI, the native token of the Layer-1 blockchain Sui, dropped 2.5% to $1.98 on Thursday, slipping below the $2.00 level that had acted as a key psychological and technical support.The move came amid heightened volatility and a notable spike in trading volume, pointing to growing institutional activity near critical price levels.The token’s price fell from an intraday high of $2.03, forming a series of lower highs across a $0.15 range. Trading volume surged to 31.18 million tokens — about 180% higher than the daily average — during a failed bounce attempt at the $1.96 mark. That bounce coincided with strong…

The US Federal Reserve’s decision to ease monetary policy is inflating an economic bubble that could drive up the prices of hard assets, but also marks the final phase of a 75-year economic cycle, according to former hedge fund manager Ray Dalio.Typically, the Federal Reserve eases interest rates when economic activity is stagnating or declining, asset prices are falling, unemployment is high and credit dries up, as seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s or the 2008 financial crisis, Dalio wrote in an article posted to X on Wednesday.However, the Fed is now easing monetary policy at a time…

The BNB Chain ecosystem continues to expand and evolve, showcasing significant developments from October 16 to 22, 2025. According to the BNB Chain blog, the blockchain platform has witnessed remarkable activity in terms of user engagement and new project launches. Key Metrics During the reported week, the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) recorded an average of 2,508,097 daily active users, while the opBNB network saw 1,884,460 daily users. The total transaction count reached 143.48 million on BSC and 22.33 million on opBNB. The trading volume for the week stood at $87.5 billion, with a total value locked (TVL) of $13.42 billion…

Welcome to the institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week:Sygnum Bank’s Pascal Eberle writes that investors are recognizing that custody is less about holding assets and more about proving you’re holding them correctly.CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr provides a “Vibe Check,” writing about how on the heels of NYC election day, among other political activity, the crypto market is awaiting a new leader to spark its next rally.In “Chart of the Week,” we examine the ETH price relative to average DeFi pool yields and BTC/ETH funding rates.-Alexandra LevisExpert InsightsRedefining the Custody Standard for Banking- By Pascal Eberle, chief of staff,…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled more than 8% this week, slipping below the $100,000 mark for the first time since June as long-term holders offloaded roughly $45 billion worth of BTC. BTC/USD vs. Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and S&P 500 indexes year-to-date chart. Source: TradingViewThe sell-off intensified amid sharp declines in AI-related stocks, which fueled a broader risk-off shift across markets. Data resource The Kobeissei Letter said that BTC has “officially entered a bear market territory” after correcting by around 20% from its record high on Oct. 6. Nevertheless, some indicators suggest BTC can still avoid a full-blown bear market, but several things…

When Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against CoinFlip and Bitcoin Depot earlier this year, a few astroturfed voices cried that this consumer protection push was “anti-crypto.” They’re wrong. Crypto ATMs – physical kiosks that let users buy crypto – have become a vehicle for fraud, and they need reform.Law enforcement, regulators, and consumer advocates have all raised concerns about these machines for years. DC AG Brian Schwalb sued Athena Bitcoin in September. Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday has warned that BATMs are a “magnet for scammers.” Arizona AG Kris Mayes even posted “STOP” signs at some crypto ATM locations. Congressional scrutiny…