Speaker Johnson, Democrats at odds over latest government funding extension

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are largely united behind a plan to avert a partial government shutdown in the coming week, while Democratic leaders are threatening to withhold their support of a funding extension over what they say are partisan nonstarters.

US will use stablecoins to ensure dollar hegemony — Scott Bessent

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US government will use stablecoins to ensure that the US dollar remains the world’s global reserve currency during the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. Bessent reiterated the Trump administration’s promise to end the war on crypto and committed to rolling back previous IRS guidance and … Read more

Budget-neutral strategies for US to acquire BTC

US President Donald Trump’s executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve called for a budget-neutral strategy to acquire more coins, which includes adding more BTC through asset forfeitures and possibly converting other reserve assets to the cryptocurrency. The US government maintains strategic reserves covering a range of assets and commodities, including gold, petroleum, natural … Read more

Crypto execs weigh in on what to expect at White House summit

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 With many crypto industry leaders and US government officials expected to gather at the White House in a matter of minutes, some are speculating that the event will explore regulatory clarity. On March 7, US President Donald Trump is expected to address an audience of crypto company CEOs and founders to discuss regulatory policies, … Read more

Bitcoin price all-time highs historically linked to US Dollar Index declines — Analyst

Bitcoin has struggled to trade above $90,000 since falling below $95,000 on Feb. 24. The crypto asset has been subjected to severe price fluctuations over the past week, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) realized volatility, reaching its highest level since Q3 2024, according to Glassnode. BTC annualized realized volatility. Source: Glassnode https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 While the market braced for … Read more