Polymarket sees January US gov’t shutdown odds surge to 77%
Polymarket’s prediction market now assigns a 77% chance of a U.S. government shutdown in January, with political tensions and crypto market implications in focus.
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U.Today Crypto Review: Can Bitcoin (BTC) Survive $90,000? Shiba Inu (SHIB) Key Support Lost; XRP’s Last Line of Defense
The cryptocurrency market faces significant challenges as geopolitical risks rise, threatening to push the market down. Can Bitcoin survive $90,000? Shiba Inu loses key support, and XRP’s last line of defense is under threat.
Crypto Rally Fades as Geopolitical Risks Re-Enter Focus: Laser Digital
Crypto markets retreated as geopolitical risks overshadowed institutional demand. Bitcoin and altcoins face pressure amid renewed uncertainty, according to Laser Digital.
Bitcoin Hits 50-Day High as US–Iran War Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin surged above $95,000, hitting a 50-day high as US–Iran tensions escalated and US inflation eased, driving investors toward crypto markets.
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Broken: VanEck
VanEck, a prominent investment manager, believes Bitcoin’s four-year bull cycle has been broken, while remaining bullish on gold and AI stocks amid political risks and market uncertainties.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs lose $681M in first week of 2026 as risk appetite fades
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $681M in outflows in the first week of 2026 due to fading rate-cut hopes and rising geopolitical risks, leading to a risk-off investor stance.
Iran’s Internet Blackout Could be Critical for Bitcoin
Iran’s internet blackout has tested the resilience of the Bitcoin network, highlighting the risks and importance of distributed mining in the face of geopolitical events.
Rep. Torres Moves to Ban Officials From Prediction Markets After Suspicious $400K Maduro Bet
Rep. Norma Torres proposes a bill to ban government officials from trading in political prediction markets using nonpublic information after a suspicious $400,000 bet on Maduro’s capture.
Bank of America CEO Details US Economic Outlook As 2026 Arrives
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan shares an optimistic yet cautious outlook for the US economy in 2026, highlighting strong employment levels and wage growth as key drivers.
How a Potential Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire Could Impact Crypto Markets
Analyzing the potential impact of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on the cryptocurrency market, its safe-haven status, and correlation with traditional assets.