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Cathie Wood, founder of Ark Invest, anticipates that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency could bring major shifts to the U.S. economy and crypto landscape.
In his blog, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discusses how prediction markets like Polymarket could extend far beyond election betting, potentially transforming fields such as social media, news, science, governance, and more.
At the Redacted conference hosted by Near in Bangkok, Edward Snowden, renowned privacy advocate and renowned whistleblower, shared his perspective on cryptocurrencies, AI, and the blockchain industry.
Warren Buffett has reportedly missed out on nearly $40 billion in potential gains after significantly trimming Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings earlier in 2024.
Bank of America is bracing for potentially massive financial repercussions due to ongoing regulatory challenges.
In October, the 20 largest crypto exchanges saw an 8% rise in traffic, signaling increased investor engagement as the 2024 U.S. elections drew nearer and retail trader participation grew.
Coinbase analysts maintain a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency market as 2024 nears its end, underscoring how economic and political shifts may drive growth in the coming months.
The FTX bankruptcy team is pursuing more than $100 million from SkyBridge Capital and its founder Anthony Scaramucci, aiming to reclaim funds linked to deals struck between Scaramucci’s firm and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried before FTX’s collapse.
Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, predicts that the global cryptocurrency market could soar to $10 trillion by 2026 if the Republican Party secures control of both chambers of the US Congress.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has now outpaced its long-established gold ETF, iShares Gold Trust (IAU), in total net assets.
Polymarket, a popular betting platform, has seen a significant drop in its value following the resolution of its largest-ever betting market – the US presidential election.
In its 2024 annual report, the Ethereum Foundation disclosed that it allocated nearly $500 million to various ecosystem projects from 2022 to 2023.
Former SEC official John Reed Stark has declared that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is effectively finished, suggesting that the agency will not pursue many cases in the cryptocurrency space for the foreseeable future.
In the third quarter of 2024, NFT trading volumes on the BNB Chain surged, seeing a 283% increase to an average of $600,400 per day, according to Messari’s analysis.
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with Donald Trump’s victory, have triggered a notable surge in the wealth of some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, including Tesla’s Elon Musk and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
Binance Research’s latest report highlights that decentralized applications (dApps) led the blockchain industry in revenue generation in October, earning $164 million out of the total $182 million produced by the top three blockchains: Tron, Ethereum, and Solana.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) sparked significant discussions across the crypto market on Friday with the release of its 2024 report, revealing a robust treasury of $970 million.
In recent remarks, Russian President Vladimir Putin clarified Russia’s stance on the U.S. dollar within the BRICS framework, explaining that while Russia is limiting dollar transactions, it doesn’t intend to eliminate the dollar entirely.
Block Inc.’s stock took a hit in after-hours trading following a disappointing Q3 performance, with both total revenue and Bitcoin-related income missing market expectations.
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, recently revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that he has received proposals for the sale of his controlling stake in the exchange.
The Federal Reserve has decided to lower its key policy rate by a quarter percentage point following its latest policy meeting.
In July 2024, Turkey implemented the “Law on Amendments to the Capital Markets Law,” commonly referred to as the “cryptocurrency law,” marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate the digital asset sector.
Raoul Pal, the former Goldman Sachs executive and founder of Real Vision, has shared his analysis of what he believes to be the three most pivotal charts for understanding both the cryptocurrency market and global macroeconomic trends.
Following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, Justin Sun, founder of Tron, took to social media platform X to extend his congratulations.
In the latest U.S. elections, several crypto-backed political action committees (PACs) focused on congressional races rather than backing presidential candidates.
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, there has been a noticeable shift in optimism within the cryptocurrency sector regarding future regulations.
During Kenya’s Taxpayers’ Day on November 1, the government announced it had collected $77.5 million in cryptocurrency taxes over the past year.
Binance is focusing on expanding its cryptocurrency presence in Thailand, aiming to shape the future of digital assets in Asia.
France is considering potential restrictions on Polymarket, a platform that allows users to bet on future events using cryptocurrency, due to concerns that it may be operating as an unlicensed gambling service.
JPMorgan has enhanced its blockchain platform, now rebranded as Kinexys Digital Payments, by integrating it with the bank’s foreign exchange (FX) services.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a motion for judgment against Kraken, targeting specific defenses the crypto exchange has raised.
The Avalanche Foundation has reportedly reclaimed $52 million in AVAX tokens from the now-bankrupt Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), effectively ending its ties with Terra’s failed blockchain network.
Zodia Custody Ltd., a crypto custody firm majority-owned by Standard Chartered, is reportedly aiming to raise around $50 million to fuel its expansion into new regions and broaden its offerings.
Donald Trump, newly re-elected as the first U.S. President to serve non-consecutive terms, has quickly sparked debate with his ambitious plans for the cryptocurrency sector.
WazirX, the cryptocurrency exchange recently targeted by a major hack, is rolling out a new “Recovery Token” to settle its outstanding debts with creditors.
Crypto.com has outlined ambitious plans for 2025, aiming to expand its crypto offerings and integrate traditional financial products.
Mike Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, has publicly endorsed Hester Peirce as an ideal candidate for the next U.S. SEC Chair, highlighting her ongoing advocacy for clearer, more crypto-friendly regulations.
As Donald Trump is projected to win the U.S. presidency, financial markets are bracing for significant shifts.
South Korea is moving forward with a pilot program for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), aiming to use digital currency for education and welfare vouchers.
BNB Chain, the blockchain ecosystem associated with Binance, has rolled out a new platform aimed at simplifying the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and private company shares.
Cyprus has extended its suspension of FTX’s European operations for another six months, effectively halting the exchange from offering services or accepting new clients until May 30, 2025.
OpenSea is set to launch a major overhaul of its platform in December, aiming to revitalize the NFT marketplace amid ongoing challenges in the sector.
Nvidia has regained its position as the world’s most valuable company after a nearly 3% surge in its stock price on October 5, overtaking Apple and Microsoft.
Hamster Kombat, once a popular game on Telegram, has seen a huge drop in players. In August, it had 300 million users, but now only 41 million people play the game, a decrease of 86%.
Democrat Elizabeth Warren has decisively won re-election to the Massachusetts Senate seat, securing 74% of the vote, with over 145,000 votes counted so far.
A major bettor won $48.35 million after Trump officially emerges victorious the U.S. presidential election, according to insights from Arkham, a crypto analytics platform.
After Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race in the U.S., he appeared infront of his supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, to thank everybody.
2024’s presidential election has come to an end as Donald Trump has been chosen by the american people to step in as the new president of the United States.
As the U.S. presidential election draws closer, speculation intensifies over potential successors for SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who has faced criticism for his strict regulatory stance, especially toward the crypto market.
In a significant move under Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) Project Guardian, Swift, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink have successfully completed a pilot for tokenized fund settlement.
Securitize, in collaboration with BlackRock, is launching its BUIDL tokenized fund on the Avalanche network, with the contract already deployed and funded, signaling a concrete initiative.
On Monday, the US dollar weakened by 0.3% against major currencies, while Treasury yields rose as investors adjusted their expectations for the presidential election, particularly regarding Donald Trump.
The 2024 US elections are reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, with crypto donations exceeding $238 million, outpacing contributions from traditional industries like oil and pharmaceuticals.
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, Polymarket has seen a major spike in activity, with its prediction market volume climbing to an impressive $3.2 billion.
Robinhood, Kraken, Galaxy Digital, among others, have launched the Global Dollar Network – a collaborative effort to enhance the role of the U.S. dollar in digital finance through stablecoin adoption.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to undergo a significant governance transformation with the confirmation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).
Kraken has launched a regulated brokerage service for Australia, targeting institutional and high-net-worth clients with a focus on crypto derivatives.
Jason Pizzino, a cryptocurrency analyst, recently shared his insights on X regarding how the upcoming U.S. elections might impact financial markets, including Bitcoin.
Executives and directors at Coinbase Global are set to implement trading plans that involve selling over $900 million in company shares.
A recent report has disclosed that the wife of Zhu Su, a co-founder of the defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has sold a luxury mansion in Singapore for an impressive $38.5 million, despite a court order freezing their assets following the firm’s bankruptcy.