US Government Shutdown Ends, Crypto ETF Approvals Resume

The longest government shutdown in US history has officially concluded after the House of Representatives passed a contested funding bill on Wednesday, clearing the path for previously delayed cryptocurrency ETF approvals and key crypto legislation to move forward. With a narrow 222-209 vote following intense bipartisan debate, the resolution ends the 35-day political stalemate and allows financial regulators to resume normal operations, including processing critical cryptocurrency applications that had been frozen during the shutdown period.

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Bitcoin Consolidates Above $100K Amid Profit-Taking

Bitcoin is navigating a critical consolidation phase above the $100,000 psychological level while facing increased selling pressure from profit-taking investors. On-chain data from CryptoQuant reveals significant BTC inflows to exchanges, particularly Binance, averaging 7,500 BTC daily—the highest rate since March—indicating cautious market positioning. Despite this distribution pressure, Bitcoin’s ability to maintain its position suggests resilient underlying demand from long-term investors absorbing the supply, setting the stage for a potential structural reset rather than full-blown capitulation.

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Exodus Q3 Revenue Jumps 51% as Bitcoin Revenue Drives Growth

Exodus Movement delivered a standout third-quarter performance with revenue surging 51% to $30.3 million, powered by Bitcoin-driven transaction volume that defied broader corporate accumulation trends. The NYSE-listed crypto platform reported net income soaring to $17 million from just $800,000 a year earlier while maintaining substantial digital asset holdings of $314.7 million, positioning the company as a notable exception in a cooling corporate Bitcoin market.

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Wall Street Closing Bell: Market Analysis & Expert Insights

Bloomberg Television delivers comprehensive market coverage during the critical closing bell period on Wall Street, featuring top financial executives and market strategists from leading institutions. Today’s broadcast assembles a distinguished panel including representatives from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, On Holding, BTIG, Raymond James, Franklin Templeton, 248 Ventures, IBM, Chevron, and the Brookings Institution, offering real-time analysis and expert perspectives on market movements across multiple industry sectors.

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VivoPower’s XRP Treasury Strategy: Buying at 84% Discount

VivoPower International is pioneering a next-generation digital asset treasury strategy that enables acquiring XRP at an 84% discount while generating on-chain yield. Former Ripple board member Adam Traidman revealed the ‘DAT 2.0’ approach at New York’s XRP Meetup, positioning it as an evolution beyond collapsing first-generation crypto treasury companies.

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Brazil Regulates Stablecoins as Foreign Exchange Operations

Brazil’s central bank has classified stablecoin transactions as foreign exchange operations in a major regulatory shift. The move comes alongside new legislation that would allow authorities to seize virtual assets during criminal investigations. These developments represent Brazil’s most significant crackdown on crypto-related financial crimes to date, reflecting growing concerns about money laundering and tax evasion in Latin America’s largest digital asset market.

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Cisco Beats Forecasts with Strong AI Networking Demand

Cisco Systems has delivered an optimistic sales forecast that exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling the networking giant’s successful pivot toward capturing artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. The company projects revenue of $15-15.2 billion for the current quarter, significantly above analyst estimates. CEO Chuck Robbins attributes this strength to growing demand for secure networking solutions required by AI applications.

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Bitcoin Liquidity Setup Signals Potential Rally Ahead

Bitcoin is showing a rare liquidity configuration that historically preceded major price rallies, according to CryptoQuant analysis. Key metrics including the Stablecoin Supply Ratio and exchange reserve trends suggest accumulation may be underway. Despite current sideways trading, the setup indicates limited downside risk with significant upside potential.

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IBM Quantum Roadmap: Nighthawk Processors Target 2026 Advantage

IBM has launched its next-generation Nighthawk and Loon quantum processors, marking a significant acceleration in the race toward practical quantum computing. With the 120-qubit Nighthawk processor enabling circuits supporting up to 5,000 two-qubit gates, IBM aims to achieve community-verified quantum advantage by 2026 and critical fault tolerance milestones by 2029. While these developments represent IBM’s most aggressive push yet toward scalable quantum systems, current technology remains far from threatening Bitcoin’s encryption, which would require millions of physical qubits.

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US Economy’s K-Shaped Recovery & Market Insights

The US economy is navigating a complex K-shaped recovery pattern where different segments experience dramatically divergent outcomes, according to expert analysis on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily. JPMorgan Asset Management CIO Bob Michele joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec to break down EY’s three ‘A-Pillars’ framework while sector leaders from energy, dining, and healthcare provided insights into how this economic divergence is playing out across industries.

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