Donald Trump has won the US presidency, achieving a decisive victory in swing states and surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed. Despite a heated campaign marked by two assassination attempts, Trump will become the second Republican in 20 years to secure a second term, while his opponent, Kamala Harris, received 224 electoral votes. A strong...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for a historic $100,000 pump, and, according to crypto analysts, the upcoming U.S. presidential election may yet play a key role. According to experts, the cryptocurrency may achieve this price milestone regardless of who wins. However, they suggest a Trump victory could serve as a short-term catalyst, boosting its...Read More
The excitement surrounding a potential Republican victory spurred $2.2 billion in weekly inflows, pushing year-to-date inflows to a whopping $29.2 billion. This increase, along with rising prices, propelled assets under management past $100 billion. Interestingly, this level was last seen in early June 2024, when AuM hit $102 billion. As a result, the trading volume...Read More
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to address the agency’s perceived inconsistencies in its approach to digital assets. Armstrong’s criticism stems from the securities regulator’s shifting stance throughout the years which has caused frustration within the community. SEC’s Contradictions on Crypto His tweet, which accompanied...Read More
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support digital asset policies that protect crypto investors, especially black men participating in the sector. The promise was part of a wide-ranging agenda targeting men of color whom the Democratic flagbearer’s team believes could be pivotal in the November presidential elections. Securing Black Male Voters via Crypto...Read More
Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction platform, recorded a trading volume of $533.51 million in September, driven largely by interest in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to Dune Analytics, this marks a $61.51 million increase from August’s $472 million. The platform also saw a 41% rise in active users,...Read More
A digital asset lobby group backed by Coinbase, Stand With Crypto, has been forced to change its crypto-friendly ranking of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The group, which runs a website that ranks the level of support U.S. politicians have shown for crypto, had characterized Harris as “Supports Crypto,” giving her a “B” grade. Group...Read More
The presidential candidate pitched her economic agenda to donors in New York City on Sept 22, stating that she wants to support innovation in artificial intelligence and crypto and focus regulations on protecting consumers and investors. The Democrat stated that she would bring together small business founders, innovators, and major companies to “invest in America’s...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, according to Standard Chartered. In the view of the bank’s global head of digital assets, Geoff Kendrick, who is quoted in a recent CoinDesk report, Bitcoin could climb to $125,000 if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming election...Read More
Sections of the crypto community are accusing Democratic leaders of paying lip service to the sector while failing to deliver any actual support. This follows Kamala Harris’s policy priorities, which omitted cryptocurrency, and Chuck Schumer’s letter to senators outlining key bipartisan legislation that also excluded it. Harris’s Policy Fails to Mention Crypto This morning, Vice...Read More
The Future Forward USA PAC, which supports Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, is now accepting crypto donations through Coinbase Commerce. This comes after a clarification following comments made by one of the company’s executives that initially caused confusion. Coinbase Clarifies Misstatement During Citigroup’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York this week, Coinbase Chief...Read More
On Polymarket, election bettors are once again leaning toward Republican candidate Donald Trump. In the meantime, Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender, saw her odds dip to 47% over the weekend, down from an earlier 50/50 chance. Trump Surges Back to 53% on Polymarket Trump’s odds of winning the November election had peaked at 71% in...Read More
Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is all but confirmed to support a tax on unrealized capital gains after her economic advisor Bharat Ramamurti defended the policy during a Wednesday interview. “I think that this reaction to unrealized gains is a little funny given that I bet that the majority of people are already paying a...Read More
