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Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan
The post Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan appeared com. The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose a custodian for the reserve. New Hampshire authorised a Bitcoin reserve and approved a $100 million Bitcoin bond. Texas is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious state-level crypto strategies in the country as it begins shaping the framework for a government Bitcoin reserve. The state has now taken its first formal step by acquiring $5 million in shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. The purchase is part of a wider plan triggered by legislation passed earlier this year, which allocated $10 million for future Bitcoin accumulation. The early activity positions Texas to become the first US state to hold a dedicated cryptocurrency reserve, giving it a lead in a growing competition among states exploring digital asset policies. Texas builds foundation for Bitcoin reserve The state has been gathering information from the cryptocurrency industry to help design how its reserve will operate. The review began after Texas issued a request for information in September seeking guidance on best practices for storage, security, and management. Industry groups sent detailed submissions covering custody models, investment structures, governance frameworks, and security systems. The process is part of a wider effort to ensure the reserve can be managed with clear procedures once it transitions from planning to execution. Texas officials are expected to follow this phase with a formal request for proposal. The tender will be used to select a custodian and determine the final operational rules for the programme. The recent $5 million allocation acts as a temporary measure rather than direct Bitcoin ownership while the state completes its selection process, according to a CoinDesk report. States explore government crypto strategies Other states have also gained exposure to Bitcoin, though through different channels. Michigan.
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LOVE AFTER LOCKUP Chris Chipps arrested for DUI, ‘nearly hit’ his daughter
Love During Lockup Season 3 inmate Christopher Chipps was arrested for DUI in Florida last week after he “nearly hit” his daughter while she was trying to stop him from driving. According to court documents, police were called to Chris and wife Jade Chipps’ house in Naples, Florida on November 23 in reference to a.
JKP Vodovod: Nastavljaju se radovi u Pantićevoj ulici
Zbog radova na vodovodnoj mreži u Pantićevoj ulici kod broja 95., u sredu 26.11.2025. godine, u periodu od 8-15 časova, bez vodosnabdevanja će biti potrošači u Pantićevoj ulici od ulice… Read more » The post JKP Vodovod: Nastavljaju se radovi u Pantićevoj ulici first appeared on VAmedia – info portal.
“They have to investigate this” – Brandon Tatum is convinced that Candace Owens is being threatened with assassination
Conservative political commentator Brandon Tatum recently supported Candace Owens’ claims that she was being threatened with assassination.
USD/CNH hits 13-month lows below 7.0800 as Fed rate cut bets increase
The post USD/CNH hits 13-month lows below 7. 0800 as Fed rate cut bets increase appeared com. USD/CNH extends its losses for the fourth consecutive day, reaching a 13-month low of 7. 0782 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) comes under pressure, with softer United States (US) economic data boosting expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in December. The CME FedWatch Tool suggests that markets are now pricing in more than 84% odds that the Fed will cut its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by 25 basis points (bps) at its December meeting, up from 50% probability that markets priced a week ago. The US Census Bureau released US Retail Sales on Tuesday, which rose by 0. 2% month-over-month (MoM) in September, slowing from the 0. 6% increase seen in August, indicating more cautious consumer spending. Retail Sales Control Group declined 0. 1%, against the expectations of a 0. 3% rise and the previous 0. 6% growth. Separately, the Conference Board reported a sharp deterioration in household sentiment, with Consumer Confidence sliding 6. 8 points to 88. 7 in November from 95. 5 in October. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) remained steady at 2. 7% year-over-year in September, matching expectations and August’s reading and suggesting that inflationary pressures have stabilized. Core PPI eased to 2. 6% from 2. 9%, undershooting forecasts of 2. 7%. China’s central bank set a slightly stronger daily Chinese Yuan fixing on Wednesday, reinforcing its steady approach to managing currency movements amid shifting global financial conditions. The daily fixing acts as the midpoint around which the Yuan can trade, allowing a 2% move in either direction in the onshore market. A stronger fixing is often viewed as an indication of policy intent, either to guide the Yuan movement or to curb excessive fluctuations. As Beijing maintains a firm hand on the exchange-rate regime, the latest adjustment underscores its focus on preserving orderly market conditions. According to.
Chainlink Founder Envisions 100% DeFi Adoption by 2030 Amid Regulatory Progress
The post Chainlink Founder Envisions 100% DeFi Adoption by 2030 Amid Regulatory Progress appeared com. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov predicts DeFi adoption could reach 100% globally by 2030, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional integration. Currently at 30% adoption, DeFi needs U. S. regulations to spark a domino effect, enabling reliable peer-to-peer finance on blockchains. Regulatory clarity from the U. S. could lead to 50% DeFi adoption by explaining its reliability to [.] Source:.
Anti-ICE protesters clog up California Home Depot with ‘buy-in’ stunt involving 17-cent ice scrapers
Anti-ICE protesters tried to freeze business at a Southern California Home Depot Saturday by gobbling up cheap ice scrapers and then returning them en masse to denounce immigration raids at the hardware chain. Some of the demonstrators waved signs with the orange and white Home Dept logo reading “ICE out of The Home Depot,” “No Secret Police,” and “No to ICE,” according to video posted on Reddit.
California’s Zarbab Ali accused of killing estranged wife & later digging up & sexually assaulting her corpse
A Southern California man named Zarbab Ali has been convicted of murdering his estranged wife and later returning to her burial site to sexually assault her remains in a case prosecutors have reported.
XRP ETF Activity Suggests Big Move Ahead, Analyst Says
The post XRP ETF Activity Suggests Big Move Ahead, Analyst Says appeared com. Market analyst identifies XRP price pattern tied to U. S. ETF trading hours schedule XRP surged 10. 39% during trading hours yesterday, then consolidated after close Four XRP ETFs have pulled $586M in cumulative inflows since November 13 debut XRP ETF launches have not delivered the immediate price surge many investors anticipated, but one market commentator has outlined how these products could establish the foundation for a future price rally. Chad Steingraber, a community analyst and game designer, recently highlighted a pattern connecting ETF trading sessions to XRP price movements. Four spot XRP ETFs currently trade in the United States. Canary Capital launched the first product on November 13, followed by Bitwise one week later. Grayscale and Franklin Templeton added their funds on November 24. These products have attracted $586 million in combined net inflows, surpassing the total captured by six Solana ETFs that launched earlier. Short term here’s what I see happening. During ETF trading hours, the price goes up.. doesn’t need to be a ton, like . 10c to . 20c which makes the performance of the XRP ETF’s look phenomenal. Then, like now.. after hours it goes flat OR even dumps. But we go right back up. pic. twitter. com/P4a5NTYsPI Chad Steingraber (@ChadSteingraber) November 25, 2025 Price Action Aligns With U. S. Trading Sessions XRP declined alongside the broader crypto market after the initial ETF launches. The token has recovered more than 8% over the past 24 hours, though some observers attribute this rebound to general market conditions rather than ETF-driven demand. Steingraber stated that XRP’s price appears to increase slightly when ETF trading hours begin. He claimed that these small gains during trading sessions make the ETF products “look phenomenal” in terms of performance metrics. This seven-hour run delivered a 10. 39% gain, pushing XRP to a one-week high. Following the close.
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