Bitcoin surged past $119,000 on Thursday, defying a broader market sell-off as investors continued to turn to Bitcoin for safety amid the U.S. government shutdown.
Two Swedish lawmakers have urged the government to explore a national Bitcoin reserve, the latest European move toward adopting Bitcoin in state holdings.
Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation.
Morgan Stanley is planning to add spot Bitcoin and crypto trading to its E*Trade platform in 2026, giving retail investors direct access through their brokerage accounts.