Berachain validators halt network for emergency hard fork to fix Balancer V2-related exploits

- U.S. government shutdown hits 35 days, matching 2018-2019 record due to partisan disputes over healthcare subsidies and funding. - Democrats demand ACA premium subsidy extension, while Republicans oppose tying funding to pandemic-era programs, causing unpaid workers and service disruptions. - Economic risks grow with potential $1.4B losses if shutdown extends, as military pay and food assistance programs face critical strain. - Senate shifts toward seeking 2026 funding extension after failed short-term b

- Dogecoin (DOGE) clings to $0.1825 support amid bearish pressure, entering a critical Wyckoff accumulation zone. - Technical indicators show a "death cross" pattern as EMAs cross bearishly, with whales offloading 440M tokens in three sessions. - On-chain data reveals $22.27M daily outflows and intensified selling, risking a steep drop toward $0.07 if $0.18 support fails. - Analysts warn stabilization above $0.165 is critical to reverse the downtrend, with potential recovery paths to $0.26–$0.33 if bulls d

- Marathon Digital reported $123M net income in Q3 2025, a sharp recovery from a $124.79M loss, driven by 91.8% revenue growth to $252.41M from Bitcoin mining and energy partnerships. - The company acquired Exaion for $168M and partnered with MPLX to build Texas data centers, integrating Bitcoin mining with AI infrastructure and HPC. - Despite Bitcoin’s 8% October drop, Marathon’s BTC holdings rose to 53,000 ($6B), reflecting a treasury strategy akin to MicroStrategy’s, while legal challenges over mining o

- XRP faces critical juncture as Ripple expands institutional adoption via Prime platform and $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition, linking digital assets to traditional finance. - Technical analysis highlights $2.82 resistance level; breakout could drive XRP toward $6.50, while failure risks decline to $1.35-$1.46 support. - Legal clarity in India recognizes XRP as intangible property, but ETF prospects and Evernorth's $1B merger fuel speculation about institutional adoption. - Persistent selling pressure from