Analysis
Kamala Harris Pulls Well Ahead of Trump on Polymarket
Plus: Will Trump mention crypto in Elon Musk interview?; don't hold your breath for OpenAI's Sora.
By Sam ReynoldsAug 12, 2024
Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC Combined Supply Grew $3B Amid Crypto Market Rebound
Stablecoins serve a key role in the crypto space and their expanding supply is usually a sign of health of the broader market.
By Krisztian SandorAug 9, 2024
Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy
Purchasing bitcoin for the company balance sheet came following “soul searching” about how to provide value to shareholders, Eric Semler told CoinDesk.
By Helene BraunAug 6, 2024
Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value?
It depends on what you're trying to protect that value from. Market meltdowns like Monday's? No. Confiscation or monetary inflation? Maybe.
By Marc HochsteinAug 5, 2024
Harris Likely to Pick Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro for Veep, Prediction Markets Say
Also: the Democrat gains on Trump but hasn't closed the gap, unlike in polls; Polymarket punters trade on Olympic women's boxing controversy.
By Sam Reynolds, Marc HochsteinAug 5, 2024
Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say
The exchange reports second quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, with revenue and earnings-per-share expected to have decreased from the prior quarter.
By Helene BraunJul 30, 2024
Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details
The idea for a U.S. government stockpile – pushed by U.S. Sen. Lummis and echoed by former President Donald Trump – has been praised by bitcoin investors, but details are scant.
By Jesse HamiltonJul 29, 2024
Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If
The eight spot ether exchange-traded funds had a largely successful launch on Tuesday, despite the missing staking feature that many investors had hoped to profit from.
By Helene BraunJul 25, 2024
Bitcoin Bulls Beware as 'Doctor Copper' Slides Against Gold
"Doctor copper" is losing ground against safe haven gold, signaling economic weakness and risk aversion on the horizon.
By Omkar GodboleJul 24, 2024
Ether Options Market Bets on Price Gains Post-Spot ETF Approval
Some analysts are forecasting an ether price swoon after ETFs begin trading in the U.S. The options market disagrees.
By Omkar GodboleJul 23, 2024