U.S. adds just 29,000 jobs in September with unemployment rising to 4.2%
Summary The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, falling short of predictions for 90,000. The jobless rate climbed unexpectedly to 4.2%. Bitcoin maintained a daily…
Month: October 2026
Banking Association Files Lawsuit Against US Regulator Over Crypto Trust Charters
A banking coalition has sued the federal agency responsible for granting bank charters, claiming it overstepped its legal authority by providing national trust bank designations…
BitGo Head Warns Market Clarity Stalled, Threatening Capital Systems
BitGo chief executive Mike Belshe cautioned that the failure of the Clarity Act leaves U.S. markets vulnerable to systemic hazards stemming from a single enterprise…
Bitcoin nears highest level since January as $85,000 sell wall clears, US jobs data disappoints
Glassnode points out that the upcoming cluster of asking orders rests near $87,000, while softer-than-anticipated U.S. employment figures contribute to the broader macroeconomic picture. Bitcoin…
America at a Crossroads: Reflecting on Commissioner Peirce’s Final Challenge
Today marks the final day of Hester Peirce’s tenure as an SEC Commissioner. The cryptocurrency sector, along with anyone who feels regulation should balance risk…
Incoming White House AI Czar Jay Clayton Established SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Legacy
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton has maintained a busy professional path ever since his initial interactions with the cryptocurrency sector more…
Once a $2 Billion Ethereum Layer-2, Blast Is Shutting Down Following a 98% Asset Drop
Ethereum layer-2 network Blast is closing its doors just over two years following its debut, because declining engagement has left the blockchain incapable of sustaining…
BNY Engages in Discussions with Kraken Parent Payward for Infrastructure Alliance
Prominent custody institution BNY is engaged in discussions with Payward, the Wyoming-headquartered parent corporation behind the digital asset exchange Kraken, concerning a comprehensive collaboration touching…
Paradigm-backed Layer 2 Blast to discontinue network due to operational expenses outweighing income
The Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast announced that it plans to shut down its platform because its maintenance expenses surpass its income, leaving no viable…
Drift Launches Exploit Recovery Claims Starting at Just Over 1% for Users
Decentralized exchange Velocity, previously known as Drift, has launched a claims process for individuals who suffered financial losses during its April security breach, enabling them…