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Bitcoin Surges Past $106,000 as US Government Shutdown Nears Resolution
The rally coincided with the US Senate’s vote to advance a deal that would bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history, now stretching to 40 days.
Abigail Welch · 10 November 2025
Crypto Investors Drive Surge in Demand for Offline Security Devices Amid Record Hack Attacks
Ledger, founded in Paris in 2014, sells hardware wallets resembling USB drives that allow users to store cryptocurrencies offline, away from the reach of hackers.
Andrew Jones · 10 November 2025
Singapore Freezes $150M in Assets Linked to Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Kingpin Chen Zhi
The seizure follows a coordinated global enforcement effort launched in mid-October, when U.S. and U.K. prosecutors filed criminal indictments against Chen and began proceedings to confiscate approximately $14.4 billion in Bitcoin.
Andrew Jones · 1 November 2025
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Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin and Crypto Assets
If approved, the move would treat crypto holdings similarly to traditional financial instruments such as stocks or government bonds, rather than speculative assets.
Stephen Guppy · 25 October 2025