It could cost you up to $6 million to grab lunch with Donald Trump
Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings.
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Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes
The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Bores
A mailer from Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic U.S. House candidate once got $100,000 in support from the former head of failed global exchange FTX.
Senators say they’ve reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill
One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill.
Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.
Bitcoin’s latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumble
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
Kalshi valuation doubles to $22 billion in latest funding round: Bloomberg
The new $1 billion investment round indicates that interest in the embattled prediction market remains.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) gains 6.3% as index rises
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 2.5% from Thursday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
Coinbase introduces stock perpetual futures contracts for non-U.S. customers
The contracts trade 24/7, are cash-settled in USDC and allow for up to 10-times leverage on single-stock contracts and 20-times on ETF products.