8 stories about Government from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 23, 2026.
A U.S. government wallet moved about $1 billion worth of bitcoin to an address labeled “unknown,” prompting questions about whether the coins were being sold or transferred for custody. Arkham CEO Miguel Morel discussed how transaction trails and reserve-policy factors can help assess the move, but the description does not confirm a sale.
Uzbekistan's Humo Digital has launched a pilot program for HUMO stablecoin payments, backed by government bonds. The test involves over 20 merchants and is conducted under a sandbox jointly overseen by the National Agency of Project Management (NAPP) and Uzbekistan's central bank.
Chainalysis has filed a bid protest in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging ICE's sole-source award of a $94.6 million blockchain forensics contract to rival TRM Labs, arguing the decision was improper.
Nigeria's president has signed an executive order creating a virtual asset council to oversee crypto regulation. The move aims to unify fragmented crypto policies and establish clear tax guidelines for digital assets.
New Hampshire lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin. The bonds still need approval from Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state's five-member executive council.
The Ethereum Foundation has published a guide urging policymakers to distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks controlled by corporations or foundations. The guide argues that governance structures will play a critical role in determining which platforms are suitable for long-term public sector use.
Texas has appointed a five-member advisory committee to oversee its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as the state prepares to transition from ETF exposure to directly custodied bitcoin.
A new bill aims to create a 1 million BTC reserve for the U.S. government, with a 20-year lockup period. It also requires quarterly proof-of-reserve disclosures and third-party audits.