Live Updates: Crypto and the 2024 U.S. Election
Up-to-the minute coverage on the presidential and congressional races and how they stand to shape crypto legislation and regulation from CoinDesk.
US Elections
Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless
Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.
Here’s Why Today’s U.S. Election Matters for Crypto
It is Election Day in the U.S. At some point in the coming hours, days and weeks, we’ll know which major party wins control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House. Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump might get most of the headlines, but which political party controls Congress probably means a lot in terms of how cryptocurrencies will be treated in the nation, especially in the short term.
Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show
“It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week,” one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.
U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket ‘Manipulation’ Claims Miss the Mark
The manipulation narrative is an attempt by mainstream media to discredit Polymarket’s election odds and control the narrative, one expert said.
If U.S. Election Is Disputed, Prediction Markets Could Face ‘Hornet’s Nest’
How will Polymarket and Kalshi resolve their presidential bets if there’s another Jan. 6 or Bush v. Gore situation?
Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst
While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.
Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election
Investors in crypto and traditional markets bet that impending U.S. presidential election will breed price volatility.
Harris Odds Rise on Polymarket as ‘Election Fraud’ Allegations Ramp Up Trump Hedge Bets
At current prices, a $10,000 punt on Harris could equal a $25,000 payout if she wins the U.S. presidential election.
Coinbase Pours $25M More Into Fairshake as CEO Armstrong Says ‘We’re Not Slowing Down’
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)