Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.
Elections
U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO
The U.S. crypto market will “bifurcate from the rest of the world” said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk.
Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO
Stablecoins will drive institutional adoption in Asia, “even if regulators are not happy with it,” Chainalysis co-founder and CEO Michael Gronager said in an interview.
The Protocol: Polymarket Bets Pay Off as Memecoin Memorializes ‘Dwebate’
Crypto wasn’t even mentioned during Tuesday’s U.S. presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But there was a parallel universe of often-ridiculous trading around the faceoff – taking place on blockchain-based prediction markets and memecoin launchpads.
Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris’ New Corporate Endorsers
Chris Larsen’s endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections.
French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
Donald Trumps Harris on Polymarket Once Again
Harris led Trump in early August and betting odds reached 50-50 on the marketplace last month but shifted to Trump’s favor over the weekend.
Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election?
With the political environment so finely poised, candidates would be wise to attract crypto voters, says Nonco’s Jeffrey Howard.
U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest
Notional open interest in BTC options tied to U.S. elections. (Amberdata)
Kamala Harris Can’t Cede Crypto to Trump, Could be Difference in Battleground States: Think Tank
The Presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee cannot afford to cede crypto to Donald Trump and luring crypto voters and donations away could “make a difference in key battleground states,” OMFIF wrote.