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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

Kamala Harris Pulls Well Ahead of Trump on Polymarket

Markets

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

Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC Combined Supply Grew $3B Amid Crypto Market Rebound

News Analysis

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

Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy

Markets

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

Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value?

News Analysis

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

Harris Likely to Pick Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro for Veep, Prediction Markets Say

News Analysis

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

Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say

News Analysis

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

Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details

News Analysis

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

Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If

Markets

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

Bitcoin Bulls Beware as 'Doctor Copper' Slides Against Gold

Markets

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

Ether Options Market Bets on Price Gains Post-Spot ETF Approval

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