Analysis
No, Hong Kong's Crypto ETFs Aren't Available in Mainland China
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) confirmed they aren't available. Chinese authorities are wary that ETFs offer a way to bypass strict international capital controls.
By Sam ReynoldsMay 13, 2024
Elon Musk Will Likely Remain Tesla CEO, and Tweet Non-Stop: Prediction Markets
Also: Trump faces likely conviction, per Polymarket punters; CFTC hearing to discuss political betting ban.
By Sam ReynoldsMay 6, 2024
How Changpeng Zhao's 'Good Guy' Reputation Secured a 4-Month Prison Sentence
Judge Richard Jones said he spent the weekend poring over the voluminous letters of support for the ex-CEO of Binance until the book they were contained in literally fell apart.
By Danny NelsonApr 30, 2024
Binance's CZ Will Spend Less Than a Year in Prison, Polymarket Traders Bet
Also, the CFTC wants to bar Americans from betting on elections – even though it's already illegal in most U.S. states.
By Sam ReynoldsApr 29, 2024
Consensys, a Target for the SEC’s Assault on ETH, Is Fighting Back
The Ethereum development company is seeking regulatory clarity on a number of questions, in a case that some experts see as potentially heading to the Supreme Court.
By Daniel KuhnApr 26, 2024
The Key to Reviving Bitcoin Bull Run Is the U.S. Treasury’s Refunding Announcement
Risk assets will likely rally if the TGA estimate is maintained at or lowered from the current $750 billion, one observer said.
By Omkar GodboleApr 26, 2024
Stablecoins, U.S. Government Debt More Important Than Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Crypto Analysts Says
Potential de-inversion of the U.S. Treasury yield curve could weigh over the crypto market, one observer said.
By Omkar GodboleApr 25, 2024
Will Bitcoin’s New BIP Editors Streamline Development?
Five new editors were added to help speed up the process of approving and merging Bitcoin Improvement Proposals.
By Daniel KuhnApr 23, 2024
Polymarket Odds Say Columbia University President Will Keep Job
Continuing pro-Palestine protests won't lead to Minouche Shafik having a fate similar to Claudine Gay, who was recently forced to resign as Harvard's president, the prediction market signals. Plus: Kalshi bettors don't think Taylor Swift will break her record.
By Sam ReynoldsApr 22, 2024
Is the Bitcoin Rally Over? Reasons to Stay Bullish on BTC Despite Correction
Bitcoin has pulled back more than 15% since hitting an all-time high one month ago, with some major altcoins nosediving 40%-50%, but "few understand how normal corrections like these are in bull markets," one observer noted.
By Krisztian SandorApr 16, 2024