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US Government Shutdown Hits Day 40 as Polymarket Traders Bet 60% on Mid-November or Later

As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 40th day, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are betting big that the political deadlock won’t be ending anytime soon. Government’s Longest…

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Takes a Break From Her Battle With Trump, Delivers Speech on Monetary Policy

The governor spoke about the complexities of U.S. monetary policy at the Brookings Institute this past Monday in Washington, DC. Fed’s Lisa Cook Highlights Delicate Balance of Inflation and Employment…

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Peter Schiff Doubts Trump’s Crypto Plans, Labels Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme

Economist Peter Schiff has once again sparked controversy by criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of digital assets. The renowned gold bug alleged that the administration is prioritizing speculative…

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Coinbase’s Donations to White House Ballroom Prompt ‘Corruption Factory’ Allegations

The recent donation from Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, to the construction of the White House ballroom pushed by President Trump, has awakened concerns from Senator Chris Murphy, who…

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CZ Highlights Gambaryan Detention in Nigeria as Trump, US War Secretary Call for Action

CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an…

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