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ForkLog 43 13.11.2025

America’s Longest Shutdown

The upshot of a 43-day shutdown of the US federal government.

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ForkLog 107 12.11.2025

QCP outlines factors supporting bitcoin into year-end

Bitcoin fell on US shutdown headlines, then stabilised in Asia around ~$104,000.

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ForkLog 12 09.06.2025

Bitcoin’s Prospects Evaluated After Surpassing $107,000

The price of the leading cryptocurrency has exceeded $107,000 amid capital outflows from spot ETFs and news of unrest in the United States. Experts consulted by ForkLog explained the factors likely to influence the price in the coming weeks. 15-minute BTC/USD chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. Macroeconomic Factors Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, […]

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ForkLog 44 05.06.2025

An awkward golden cushion

As bitcoin storms a new ATH, Americans are asking how to amass even more digital gold. In pursuit, many are willing to part with a portion of their precious-metal reserves. In this ForkLog piece, we examine how the wealthiest holders of gold and bitcoin are preparing for change—and where in the world it is easiest […]

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ForkLog 159 23.05.2025

Trump’s Gala for TRUMP Token Holders Sparks Calls for Guest List Disclosure

Democrats have accused U.S. President Donald Trump of creating a channel for selling political influence through cryptocurrencies, reports The Block. The occasion was a private dinner for 220 major holders of the TRUMP meme coin, hosted by the president at his golf club in Virginia. Guests were served steak, halibut, and chocolate dessert, with posters […]

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ForkLog 125 07.05.2025

Trump’s Crypto Ventures Under Scrutiny for Conflict of Interest

Democrats have accused Republicans of systematically ignoring Donald Trump’s conflict of interest related to his ties in the crypto sphere. Senator Chris Murphy proposed a bill prohibiting federal officials from promoting meme coins for personal gain. Senator Richard Blumenthal initiated an investigation into Trump’s crypto connections, demanding disclosure of financial flows and ownership structure. Democrats […]

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ForkLog 6 22.04.2025

Crypto Firms Contribute $18 Million to Trump’s Inauguration

The inauguration fund for U.S. President Donald Trump amassed a record $239 million, with a significant portion coming from the cryptocurrency industry, according to a report by the Federal Election Commission. Forbes reporter Ben Weiss calculated that players in the digital asset sector collectively donated approximately $18 million. crypto companies and execs donated $18 million […]

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ForkLog 14 10.04.2025

Bitcoin Surges Past $81,000 Amid Trump’s Tariff Pause

The price of digital gold soared above $81,000 following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary reduction in tariffs for several countries while increasing tariffs on Chinese imports. On April 2, Trump announced new rates for trading partners. A minimum of 10% for all countries took effect on April 5. Specifically, from April 9, […]

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ForkLog 37 09.04.2025

Bitwise: US Tariffs and a Weak Dollar to Bolster Bitcoin

The devaluation of the US dollar could strengthen Bitcoin’s position as an asset, according to Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise. The Trump administration’s policy aimed at weakening the American currency will be a key factor in these changes. Hougan noted that the global economy’s reliance on the dollar has already led to imbalances in international […]

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ForkLog 19 08.04.2025

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge Amid Yuan Weakness

China’s response to the new US tariffs could trigger a capital shift into cryptocurrencies, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. If not the Fed then the PBOC will give us the yachtzee ingredients. CNY deval = narrative that Chinese capital flight will flow into $BTC. It worked in 2013 , 2015, and can work […]

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ForkLog 18 08.04.2025

Bloomberg Analyst Foresees Bitcoin Plunge to $10,000

The price of the leading cryptocurrency could plummet to $10,000, warned Mike McGlone, senior strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, in an interview with Cointelegraph. He believes this will occur as part of a global correction in financial markets. The expert noted that excessive speculation and asset overvaluation in the crypto industry will influence the decline. According […]

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ForkLog 15 03.04.2025

Quiet ties: how crypto lobbyists gained entry to the White House

After the FTX collapse, many American crypto projects lost faith in the Democratic Party and redirected money and effort into lobbying their interests around Donald Trump. The market appears to be entering a new era, as many swap earlier ideals for cooperation with the state within the traditional economy. Oleg Cash Coin has unpicked the […]

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