Players claim that they’re earning big money by playing the weed-themed Solana game, Addicted—but will the high last for long? Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Bitcoin rallies as US government shutdown begins: Will BTC gains continue?
Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last? Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
'Insurance Against Bitcoin': Privacy Coin Zcash Surges 63%, Hitting 3-Year High
Privacy coin Zcash rebounded on Wednesday, soaring to levels not seen since 2022. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Crypto industry groups weigh in on CFTC's future after key withdrawal
It’s unclear when US President Donald Trump could announce another pick to chair the CFTC amid a government shutdown with no end in sight. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US lawmakers grapple with crypto tax policy amid government shutdown
Senate lawmakers debated whether cryptocurrencies should have special tax exemptions to encourage everyday use and the industry’s growth. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Prediction Market Polymarket Poised to Relaunch in US Within Days
Polymarket prepares to relaunch for U.S. users by self-certifying markets through its CFTC-licensed exchange. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)
Injective debuts pre-IPO derivatives, distancing from Robinhood private equity tokens
Injective launches onchain pre-IPO perpetuals for companies like OpenAI, offering leveraged exposure and a decentralized alternative to Robinhood’s tokens. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Solana may have an edge over Ethereum in staking ETFs, says Bitwise CEO
Bitwise’s Hunter Horsley says Solana’s shorter unstaking period gives it an advantage over Ethereum in the race for staking ETFs, as US regulators prepare key decisions in October. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Trump nominates acting FDIC chair to officially head the agency
Travis Hill has served as acting FDIC chair since Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, later issuing guidance on crypto-related activities and criticizing allegations of debanking. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Dodges Multi-Billion Tax Liability Following IRS, Treasury Guidance: TD
The Bitcoin-buying firm previously thought that it would be subject to an alternative minimum tax for corporations established in 2022. Source: decrypt.co (Read Full Article)