November 13, 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, […]

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 […]