The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after lawmakers in Congress failed to pass a new funding bill. 

While Wall Street dumped in early trading, Bitcoin’s price surged to fresh highs above $118,000.

At 12:01 a.m., the funding bill that kept the government running expired, leaving large parts of the federal apparatus shuttered. Social Security recipients, federal workers, and travelers will feel the immediate effects, but markets are already showing signs of stress.

Bitcoin has traded sideways in recent months, but key liquidity indicators suggest a breakout may be near. Global M2 growth, stablecoin supply trends, and gold’s rally — which Bitcoin has closely…

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For node runners, setting up a remote Lightning node to send and receive your own payments has never been easier. Thanks to modern wallets and managed platforms, getting up and running can be low friction, secure and even enjoyable. But the moment you decide to take on the role of routing payments for others — hoping to earn satoshis from fees — the game changes completely.

The Hidden Pitfalls of Running a Remote Lightning Node

Running a remote Lightning node can be a powerful way to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the technically inclined, it offers not only a hands-on way to interact with the Lightning Network but also the possibility of earning satoshis by routing…

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The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new guidance clarifying that unrealized gains on digital asset holdings will not be subject to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), a move that spares companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy from potentially billions of dollars in phantom tax liabilities.

The decision marks a pivot from the Biden-era tax framework and comes as debate picks up in Congress over how to regulate and tax digital assets. Even today there is a hearing on crypto taxation in the Senate Finance Committee.

The CAMT, enacted in 2022, imposes a 15% minimum tax on corporations earning over $1 billion in annual income, based on their financial statement…

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The bitcoin price has been chopping sideways for months, but liquidity data that has tracked this cycle almost perfectly is hinting that could soon change. Global M2, stablecoin supply, and Gold correlations all suggest BTC is building pressure for its next breakout.

Global M2 and the Bitcoin Price

The global M2 money supply has historically shown a strong link with Bitcoin cycles. Expansion tends to coincide with bull markets, while contraction or stagnation has lined up with periods of chop and downside. Over the past few months, Global M2 growth has slowed, and BTC has mirrored that with stagnant price action after hitting an all-time high near $124,000. When Global M2 accelerates…

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Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has revealed that Bitcoin has been the backbone of his personal wealth since 2013. Speaking on Lex Fridman’s podcast, the tech entrepreneur shared that he bought thousands of BTC at around $700 each, investing millions despite skepticism. Even when Bitcoin crashed below $200, Durov said he never considered selling, insisting, “I believe in this thing. This is the way money should work.”

Durov emphasized that Bitcoin, not Telegram, has funded his lifestyle. He dismissed claims that his wealth comes from the messaging platform, calling Telegram a “money-losing operation.” Instead, he credited crypto for allowing him to remain independent, stressing Bitcoin’s unique strength: it cannot be censored or confiscated. Looking ahead, he boldly predicted Bitcoin could reach $1 million as governments continue “printing money like no tomorrow.”

The entrepreneur also discussed Telegram’s blockchain project, TON. Despite regulatory hurdles in the U.S., TON has grown into a thriving network, now ranking among the top blockchains in daily NFT trading volumes.

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Once a struggling hospitality company, Metaplanet (TSE: 3350, OTC: MTPLF) has reinvented itself into what it now calls Asia’s Bitcoin rocketship. With its latest purchase, the Bitcoin For Corporations member has become the 4th largest publicly-traded Bitcoin treasury company in the world, positioning Japan at the center of the corporate Bitcoin movement.

The Treasury Engine: 30,823 BTC and Counting

On October 1, Metaplanet acquired 5,268 BTC for approximately $615.67 million at an average price of $116,870 per bitcoin. This brings its total to 30,823 BTC, worth $3.33 billion at cost with an average entry of $107,912 per BTC.

Year-to-date, the company has generated a BTC Yield of…

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has officially become the biggest bitcoin options venue, surpassing Deribit. This is a big deal for the world of bitcoin derivatives, as Wall Street’s influence is now clearly extending into an area that was once the domain of offshore exchanges.

According to Bloomberg, open interest in options on IBIT hit nearly $38 billion after the last contract expiry. Deribit was at about $32 billion.

That’s a huge jump, considering IBIT only launched options trading in November 2024 and Deribit has been the go-to exchange for bitcoin derivatives since 2016.

IBIT’s growth has been historic. By mid-2024, the ETF had already reached $70…

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