Market Analysis
Bitcoin’s momentum is restrained by uncertainty in interest rate policy, inflation expectations, a pending MSCI decision on crypto-focused firms and stress in BTC derivatives.
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Government News
Led by people in various positions of power, governments create and enforce different laws and guidelines. Governments worldwide vary significantly in approach, procedures, laws, etc. With the advent of the internet and social media, government news is now readily accessible to the public online.
Government cryptocurrency overwatch has increased in the years since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009. The European Union has taken a ground-breaking step by enacting regulations requiring crypto service providers to spot and suppress illegal cryptocurrency activity. Similarly, the Canadian government has established itself as a proactive regulator by authorizing the nation’s first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
In contrast to Singapore’s policy of not taxing long-term capital gains, Japan has taken a progressive stance by recognizing cryptocurrencies as legal property under the Payment Services Act. However, China is a leader in developing its government-backed digital currency, the digital yuan (e-CNY), with numerous pilot projects underway. China has outlawed cryptocurrency exchanges, citing unlawful public financing.
Additionally, government news also throws some light on major economies like the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States that are actively developing and exploring their own central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives, while nations like the Bahamas and Nigeria have already implemented CBDCs.
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The SEC’s 2025 agenda proposes clearer rules, safer market practices and stronger oversight for the crypto ecosystem, potentially influencing regulations worldwide.
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The Trump family-backed WLFI purchased nearly $8 million worth of tokens, aiming to mitigate the downtrend of the token by artificially reducing the outstanding supply.
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Texas has also allocated an additional $5 million for direct, self-custodied Bitcoin, signaling growing state-level adoption in the US.
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Bitcoin price stalled as traders considered the impact of Friday’s $14 billion options expiry, with data showing some bullish traders positioning for higher prices.
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The US CFTC opened nominations for a CEO-led advisory group to help shape policy on crypto, prediction markets and other emerging products.
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Strike CEO Jack Mallers said JPMorgan closed his accounts without explanation, reigniting fears of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and renewed pressure on crypto companies.
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SOL price rallied to $140, but weak derivatives market metrics and stagnant network fees showed limited investor confidence. Is a retest of the $160 possible?
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Bitcoin’s drop to $80,000 shocked traders, but back-tested data on 105 indicators suggests the washout is preparing BTC for a longer-term rally to new highs.
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Bitcoin price corrected alongside major US equities as a tech-led sell-off and investor concerns over AI spending and a Federal Reserve policy shift hit markets hard.
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Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.
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The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.
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Michael Selig said he supported having a “cop on the beat” for digital asset markets and answered questions about how he would handle regulation as the sole CFTC commissioner.
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Bitcoin’s recent weakness reflects broader economic stress, but improving liquidity and investors’ positive outlook for 2026 could set the stage for a strong rebound.
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The launch of the UBI program, utilizing a “digital sovereign bond,” occurred two months after the IMF warned against the island nation using an “untested” digital asset.
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