Cryptocurrency
President Donald Trump's official nomination of Michael Selig as the next Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) marks a pivotal moment for the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. This strategic appointment, coming after the withdrawal of a previous candidate, signals a clear intent
US Government
Washington D.C. – October 1, 2025 – A looming U.S. government shutdown, potentially commencing this month, threatens to plunge financial markets and the Federal Reserve into an unprecedented period of uncertainty by halting the release of critical economic data. As Congress grapples with budget impasses, the potential closure of federal
US Government
As of October 1, 2025, the United States federal government has entered a state of shutdown, marking the first such occurrence since 2018-2019. This fiscal impasse, triggered by Congress's failure to enact appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year, plunges the nation into a period of significant uncertainty.
US Government
Washington D.C. – Global financial markets are once again gripped by uncertainty as a potential United States government shutdown looms, threatening to disrupt critical economic data releases and send ripples through currency markets. As of late September 2025, the prospect of an impasse in Washington over funding bills has heightened
US Government
As the clock ticks towards midnight on September 30, 2025, the United States government stands on the precipice of a highly imminent and seemingly unavoidable shutdown. With just days left until the new fiscal year begins, partisan gridlock in Congress has stalled all efforts to pass a funding agreement, setting
US Government
In an unprecedented move that signals a dramatic shift in U.S. industrial policy, the government has acquired a nearly 10% equity stake in semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) as part of an $8.9 billion deal. This landmark investment, funded by converting previously committed grants, underscores a burgeoning trend
Intel
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has recently experienced a significant surge in its stock price, fueled by a substantial $2 billion equity investment from Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) and persistent rumors of a potential U.S. government stake in the struggling chipmaker. This dual injection of confidence has
Intel
Intel Corporation's (NASDAQ: INTC) shares experienced a dramatic surge on Thursday, August 14, 2025, climbing over 7% in regular trading, fueled by explosive reports that the U.S. government is considering taking a direct equity stake in the struggling chipmaker. This unprecedented move, coupled with a remarkable shift
Bitcoin
The term "rug pull" in the cryptocurrency world typically refers to a malicious act by project developers who abandon a project after raising funds, leaving investors with worthless tokens. While the US government, as a sovereign entity, cannot execute a "rug pull" on Bitcoin in this
Bitcoin
The U.S. government has officially clarified its position on acquiring Bitcoin (BTC), stating that it will not be purchasing additional Bitcoin for its strategic reserve. This announcement, made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in August 2025, specifies that while a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve exists, it will be