October 20, 2025
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Illustration of U.S. Capitol blackout affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum during a government shutdown.

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Raise Risks for Crypto Markets

Shutdown Looms Over Markets Crypto traders face an indirect—but meaningful—risk as a potential U.S. government shutdown approaches on October 1. Political leaders are already bracing for impact: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both warn that a shutdown is likely, while Democratic leaders insist Republicans own the standoff. Prediction markets echo the stalemate, […]

Philippines proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to accumulate 10,000 BTC.

Philippines Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act to Buy 10,000 BTC

The Philippines has taken a historic step toward sovereign Bitcoin adoption with Congressman Miguel Luis Villafuerte introducing the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act” (House Bill 421). If passed, the measure would direct the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to acquire 10,000 BTC over five years—about 2,000 BTC annually—and hold it as a long-term strategic reserve asset. […]

Illustration of Tether appointing Bo Hines as U.S. Strategy Advisor, symbolizing expansion into the American market.

Tether Appoints Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor for U.S.

Tether Appoints Former White House Crypto Council Executive Bo Hines as U.S. Strategy Advisor Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has officially strengthened its U.S. presence with a high-profile appointment. On August 19, 2025, the company announced that Bo Hines, the former Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council under President […]

Ripple ETF approval odds hit nearly 90% as SEC ends legal battle with the company.

Ripple ETF Approval Chances Jump to Nearly 90% Following End of SEC Legal Dispute

Ripple ETF Odds Hit New High The chances of a Ripple exchange-traded fund (ETF) winning approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) surged to almost 90% on August 8, according to data from blockchain prediction market Polymarket. The odds jumped by more than 20 percentage points in less than 24 hours, marking one […]

Editorial-style illustration showing Ethereum rising, institutional investors, and legal symbols representing ETH’s bullish surge

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Explains Ethereum Price Surge | CryptoXversity

Bitwise CIO Spotlights Ethereum’s Strength Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, has expressed strong optimism about Ethereum’s future, stating, “I’m very bullish on ETH from here.” His insights are gaining traction across the crypto space, as he highlights three major forces currently fueling Ethereum’s price rally. Three Drivers Behind Ethereum’s Bullish […]

Tyler Winklevoss accuses JPMorgan of anti-competitive behavior over fintech data policy and crypto access

Tyler Winklevoss Accuses JPMorgan of Retaliation Over Criticism of New Fintech Data Fees

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has publicly accused JPMorgan Chase of halting the company’s onboarding process in retaliation for his recent criticism of the bank’s new fintech data access policy. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), Winklevoss claimed that JPMorgan paused its re-onboarding of Gemini after he called out the bank’s […]