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XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S.
12.9.2024
The fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise
12.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown
12.9.2024
Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
12.9.2024
Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed
Politifi Tokens Price Drops After U.S. Presidential Debate
11.9.2024
The US presidential debate that was held yesterday the tenth of September ended with intense exchanges between the…
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee Reviews the Scope of DeFi
11.9.2024
The US House Financial Services Committee met on September 10, 2024. The objective was to explore the depths…
Bitcoin Plunges Below $56K as Stocks Sell Off in Weak U.S. Trading
11.9.2024
It's been a trend for the last few weeks that cryptocurrencies selloff as the U.S. traditional markets open, underscoring a general risk-off sentiment among American investors
U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated
11.9.2024
Prior to this report, the Fed was widely expected to trim its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points at its policy meeting next week
India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis
11.9.2024
India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday
Harris Won U.S. Presidential Debate Versus Trump, Polymarket Betting Suggests
11.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have beaten former President Donald Trump in the first debate between the U.S. presidential candidates on Tuesday, based on the direction of prediction bets on Polymarket, while crypto policy went unmentioned
Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States
10.9.2024
Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for users to buy and sell...
Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight
10.9.2024
A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
9.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas...
Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest
9.9.2024
The judge in the prediction market's court case against the CFTC has called a hearing Thursday over the regulator's motion for a two-week delay
Trump Threatens Countries Leaving the U.S. Dollar With 100% Tariffs
9.9.2024
Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump announced future sanctions for countries supporting de-dollarization. At a rally held in Wisconsin, Trump declared: “You leave the dollar, and you’re not doing business with the United States because we are going to impose a 100% tariff...
U.S. Election Betting Delay Would Be 'Devastating' to Kalshi, Firm Says
9.9.2024
Kalshi "has staked its future on this litigation and these markets," the prediction market platform said, pushing back against CFTC's emergency motion
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
8.9.2024
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t...
Political Meme Coin Economy Shrinks by $420M as US Election Nears
8.9.2024
As the U.S. election draws closer, the top political meme tokens by market cap have seen a combined $420 million vanish over the past 96 days. Back on June 3, maga (TRUMP), a meme coin themed after the 45th U.S. President, Donald Trump, reigned supreme. Fast forward, and it has lost its crown...
Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility
7.9.2024
In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day, with users discussing the likelihood of...
U.S. Added 142K Jobs in August, Likely Setting Stage for 25 Basis Point Rate Cut
6.9.2024