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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Trump nominates acting FDIC chair to officially head the agency
Travis Hill has served as acting FDIC chair since Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, later issuing guidance on crypto-related activities and criticizing allegations of debanking.
US government shutdown enters day 1: How is the SEC still functioning?
In addition to restrictions on enforcement actions and ongoing litigation, the agency will likely stop reviewing crypto…
Crypto: Republicans Launch Probe into Gary Gensler’s Deleted Text Messages
Republicans in the U.S.
Lost Texts Spur Oversight Inquiry Into Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler
House Republicans have launched a probe after the Inspector General found "avoidable errors" wiped nearly a year of…
U.S. Government Shutdown 2025 Begins: What Triggered It and What It Means for Crypto Markets
The United States entered its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years at 12:01 a.m.
U.S. Government Shutdown Returns: Gold Surges, Crypto Unmoved
Markets react to U.S. government shutdown. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
Flat Tax Hike Under Discussion In French Government
The prospect of increasing the flat tax resurfaces in budget discussions.
Trump admin pulls Brian Quintenz as CFTC nominee: Report
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz as Donald Trump's pick to chair the commodities regulator, Politico reports.
Kamala Harris Calls Ross Ulbricht ‘Fentanyl Dealer’ in New Memoir
The former U.S. Vice President’s new book details what she says is “the shortest presidential campaign in modern history.
Kalshi and Polymarket Signal High Odds of U.S. Government Shutdown
The possibility of a U.S.
BTC Exposed As Shutdown Threatens Key Labor Data
As the fourth quarter begins, the specter of a shutdown in the United States worries the markets.
Adrienne Harris steps down as head of key New York financial regulator after 4 years
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Kaitlin Asrow will take over as acting superintendent of the NYDFS on Oct.
ECB Cipollone’s Vision: Digital Euro That Preserves Choice, Security and European Identity
At a Baltic conference on digital money, ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone argued that a digital euro will…
Dollar Plunges as Gold Soars Amid Growing Fears of a U.S. Government Shutdown
On the brink of a total shutdown, Washington shakes global markets.
France Allegedly Tried to Pressure Telegram Into Censoring Political Content
Pavel Durov breaks his silence and hits hard.
ECB Advocates Digital Euro as Shield for Freedom, Autonomy and Security
Piero Cipollone, member of the ECB Executive Board, delivered a keynote at the Baltic conference “Payments & Policy in a…
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Can Be Sued Over Wu-Tang Clan Album Copies, Judge Rules
The ruling allows PleasrDAO to pursue claims that Shkreli illegally retained and distributed album copies after a 2018…
Telegram Founder Alleges French Role in Moldova Vote Censorship
Durov alleges authorities exploited his legal troubles to suppress opposition voices ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary…
New York’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams drops reelection bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is officially out of the mayoral race, plunging the city’s pro-crypto push into limbo.
Bitchat searches, downloads spike in Madagascar amid protests
Protests erupted in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, last Thursday over ongoing water and power cuts, with…
The End of Retail Banking as a Place to Store Your Money
For generations, retail banks were seen as the safest place to keep money.
Russia and Brazil Forge Tighter Multilateral Grip With BRICS, G20, UN Moves
Russia and Brazil are aligning strategies across BRICS, the UN, and G20 to expand emerging economies’ influence, reshape…
Durov Reveals Hidden Push by French Intelligence to Censor Telegram Channels
Telegram is pushing back hard against mounting political pressure, as founder Pavel Durov exposed explosive interference…
Fed Rate Watch: Consensus Leans Hard Toward a Quarter-Point Slice
Traders have practically written in pen a quarter-point cut, daring the U.S.
Gold Kisses Record Again as Banks Chase $4K Calls Into Year-End
Gold has new swagger this week, hovering near records while big banks sharpen their pencils and nudge targets higher.
French officials pressured Telegram to censor Moldova election posts: Durov
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov said that French intelligence pressured Telegram into censoring political content, which…
Bank of Thailand Warns More Account Freezes Are Incoming
Authorities at the Bank of Thailand warned that more bank accounts could be frozen in the next few days as part of the…
ECB Urges 100 € Cash Reserve Per Person For Crises
While Europe accelerates towards digital payments and prepares the digital euro, the ECB creates a surprise.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Mass Layoffs as Government Shutdown Threat Shakes the System
Job insecurity, rising economic uncertainty, and looming government shutdowns have prompted Robert Kiyosaki to champion…