Bernstein analysts predict that if Donald Trump emerges victorious in the US presidential election later this year, the cryptocurrency market could see a significant upswing.
In their report, the analysts suggest that the Trump administration could create a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto, which could attract more institutional investment in the sector.
They point out that the Republican Party views crypto not only as a key demographic for voters, but also as a significant source of funding.
The analysts suggest that if the Republican Party’s outlook improves, cryptocurrencies could become a focal point for investors who expect supportive regulations, thereby increasing the perceived value and use cases for blockchain technology.
Trump is clearly supportive of the crypto industry, distinguishing his position from that of President Joe Biden. This marks a change from his earlier opinion, in which he described digital currencies as extremely risky.
Despite the change in the former US president’s views, some experts remain cautious. A recent report by investment bank TD Cowen recommended that politicians’ promises regarding cryptocurrencies should be taken with scepticism.
The SEC has sought a four-month extension in its investigation related to Coinbase, pushing the deadline to February 2024, just after the US presidential election.
DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest financial institution, has teamed up with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody services across its network of cooperative banks.
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in October to discuss blockchain’s role in shaping future economies.
Binance has seen a sharp rise in interest from institutional and corporate investors, with a 40% increase in participation this year, according to CEO Richard Teng.