The Federal Reserve’s October rate decision could trigger unexpected shocks in U.S. stocks and Bitcoin as unresolved federal government shutdown risks cloud the outlook. Government shutdown delays key data ahead of FOMC meeting A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, shuttering many non-essential services including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This shutdown
SWIFT, the backbone of the global financial messaging system, is taking a step toward becoming a full-fledged blockchain infrastructure provider. This week, the network unveiled plans to build a shared ledger platform that will let banks settle transactions involving stablecoins and tokenized assets across multiple blockchains. While SWIFT has long served as the messaging layer
As Bitcoin treasury firms proliferate in the U.S., an engineer-by-day is building dashboards for them on the other side of the world and cashing in on the industry’s latest craze. For a while, mNAV was called MicroStrategist, but its recent rebrand reflects a newfound focus on dozens of Bitcoin-buying firms, and counting, according to co-founder
In a new paper, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin examines memory access time, one of the most overlooked limitations in computing, and how a better understanding of it might change the way cryptographic systems are developed. Even though the subject seems extremely technical, it has a direct bearing on the potential efficiency of blockchains, cryptographic proofs
The Brevis zk coprocessor network, currently being featured on X by Da Vinci (@OxDavinci), is an important upcoming infrastructure layer in the decentralized application (dApp) space that desires trustless computation and verification of data across multiple blockchains. Universal Verification with @brevis_zk The @brevis_zk coprocessor network brings trustless computation and data verification to any chain. By
UK will lift its four-year ban on Bitcoin ETFs this week, reported Crypto Rover on X. The relocation will enable retail investors to invest in Bitcoin via regulated channels, a significant change in the national cryptocurrency policy. 💥BREAKING: UK IS SCHEDULED TO REMOVE IT’S BAN ON #BITCOIN ETFS THIS WEEK! pic.twitter.com/BPtelTcR3B — Crypto Rover (@rovercrc)
Bitcoin breached a new all-time high over the weekend, prompting analysts to call for a renewed accumulation phase that could fuel a rally to $150,000 before the end of the year. Bitcoin (BTC) set a new all-time high above $125,700, and its market capitalization briefly crossed the $2.5 trillion milestone for the first time in
Global demographic shifts and rising wealth could power cryptocurrency adoption and asset demand well into the next century. Demand for global assets, including cryptocurrencies, is expected to be driven by an aging global population and increased productivity worldwide, resulting in an older population with more capital to invest. This dynamic will drive asset demand until
On Oct. 5, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $123,200. A few hours later, one wallet made a transfer that almost eclipsed the record. Address “3NVeX” sent out 1,550 BTC in two installments: 800 BTC first and then 750 BTC. The wallet sent both of them straight to Binance. At market prices, the combined weight
A widely followed crypto analyst says that a magnet of scarcity could see Bitcoin (BTC) skyrocket up to a colossal price before its bull run is finished. In a new video update, crypto strategist PlanB tells his 216,000 YouTube subscribers that he doesn’t envision the top crypto asset by market cap dipping below $100,000 due