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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Little Changed as U.S. Votes
5.11.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Polymarket Users Increase U.S Election Bets as Results Near
5.11.2024
Odds per Polymarket showcase that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have a gap of more than 20 pp, with Donald leading the race with 62% odds in his favor
Long Bitcoin Short Solana Preferred Tactical Trade Heading Into U.S. Election: 10X Research
5.11.2024
Daily transaction fees on Solana have cooled significantly from record highs reached last month, providing bearish cues to the SOL token
Polymarket Paid U.S Influencers for Promotions Despite Ban
5.11.2024
Polymarket, a prediction-betting platform that was covering the presidential race odds recently is under scrutiny. The platform had…
Dogecoin Rallies, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Ahead of U.S. Elections
5.11.2024
BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets
Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show
5.11.2024
"It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME
Blockchain Association calls for SEC leadership shift amid ‘shameful’ FDIC reveal: Law Decoded
4.11.2024
The Blockchain Association and Coinbase spotlight SEC and FDIC actions, revealing significant financial burdens on crypto firms
U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark
4.11.2024
The manipulation narrative is an attempt by mainstream media to discredit Polymarket’s election odds and control the narrative, one expert said
Bitcoin Hits Record High Against BlackRock's U.S. Treasury ETF as Investors Search for Returns: Van Straten
4.11.2024
At the same time, crypto investors are looking to reduce risk ahead of the U.S. election, driving bitcoin's crypto-market dominance to a cycle high
If U.S. Election Is Disputed, Prediction Markets Could Face 'Hornet's Nest'
4.11.2024
How will Polymarket and Kalshi resolve their presidential bets if there's another Jan. 6 or Bush v. Gore situation?
First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch
4.11.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Price Shift: U.S. Elections link to BTC
4.11.2024
A surprising correlation has emerged between Bitcoin’s value and the U.S. presidential election odds. According to analyst, Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Likely to Rally After the U.S. Election, Irrespective of Who Wins, History Shows: Van Straten
4.11.2024
Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes U.S. president probably won't dictate bitcoin’s price growth
Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst
4.11.2024
While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations
Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of U.S. Election Day as 'Voter Fraud' Rumors Swirl
4.11.2024
The most popular Polymarket bet has seen a flurry in trades ahead of Election Day, contributing to a surge of Harris’ winning shares on the betting platform
Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election
3.11.2024
Investors in crypto and traditional markets bet that impending U.S. presidential election will breed price volatility
Ripple CEO Loses Bank Account, Russia’s New Crypto Law, and More — Week in Review
3.11.2024
Ripple CEO loses his long-term bank account, Russia publishes new crypto law, BRICS payment system aims to be a SWIFT substitute, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Ripple’s CEO recently disclosed the closure of his 25-year-old bank account, citing his leadership role in a crypto firm...
Plan a Crypto Mine Near a U.S. Military Base? Expect a Bigger Hassle Now.
1.11.2024
Foreign real estate deals near sensitive U.S. military bases will get more government scrutiny under a new rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that has emerged after President Joe Biden ordered a China-tied crypto mining operation beside a Wyoming nuclear missile base shut down earlier...
Crypto.com Acquires SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer Watchdog Capital to Expand US Trading Offerings
1.11.2024
Crypto.com announced on Thursday the acquisition of Watchdog Capital, LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC. This acquisition will allow Crypto.com’s new subsidiary to offer equities and equity options to eligible traders in the U.S. CEO Kris Marszalek...
U.S. Added Just 12K Jobs in October, Far Short of 113K Expected
1.11.2024
The October employment numbers are among the last pieces of economic data the Fed will see prior to its policy setting meeting next week