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Former Bitcoin Developer Amir Taaki Calls for Ross Ulbricht’s Freedom on Election Day

[Nov 5, 2024 7:10 PM] Amir Taaki, a former Bitcoin developer, voiced strong support for Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, in a statement released on U.S. Election Day, emphasizing Ulbricht’s influence on the cryptocurrency landscape and urging his release from…

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

[Nov 5, 2024 7:06 PM] Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.

Bitcoin Price Crushing Altcoins Heading Into U.S. Election. Is There an Alt Rally Coming After?

[Nov 5, 2024 6:40 PM] Altcoins have lagged throughout the year amid regulatory uncertainty, and hence, K33 Research analysts said they are "more sensitive" to the election results.

Chainlink, UBS Asset Management, Swift Complete Pilot to Extract Cash From Tokenized Funds

[Nov 5, 2024 4:38 PM] The pilot was run as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian.

Crypto Markets Brace for Election Shifts, Coin Metrics Reports

[Nov 5, 2024 3:30 PM] In its latest report, Coin Metrics explores how the U.S. election may influence crypto markets. 2024 Election: Coin Metrics Examines Crypto Volatility and Market Reactions Coin Metrics’ latest report, authored by researchers Tanay Ved and…

Bitcoin Breaks Above $70K as Crypto and U.S. Stocks Move Higher Early on Election Day

[Nov 5, 2024 3:22 PM] After a good deal of volatility over the past few days, betting markets like Polymarket

Memecoin Creators Hop on U.S. Election Mania With Thousands of New Tokens

[Nov 5, 2024 3:20 PM] While the U.S. election has directed investor focus to bitcoin and Polymarket, the murky memecoin market is also beginning to heat up. Thousands of election-themed tokens have been created over the past 24 hours.

MicroStrategy's Ambitious $42B Bitcoin Acquisition Plan Is Not Without Risks, CoinShares Says

[Nov 5, 2024 3:11 PM] The company needs financing conditions to remain agreeable, and there needs to be continued investor demand for the firm's convertible debt, the report said.

Prediction Markets Give Trump the Edge on Election Day

[Nov 5, 2024 2:30 PM] Recent numbers from prediction markets suggest that former President Donald Trump is holding a substantial edge over Vice President Kamala Harris. Battle for the White House Bettors have shown a consistent shift in support for Donald Trump in the…

MakerDAO's Christensen Hopes for 'Firm Decision' as MKR Holders Vote on Sky Brand

[Nov 5, 2024 2:24 PM] Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Almost All Assets Trade Higher

[Nov 5, 2024 2:21 PM] Hedera was also among the top performers, rising 4.1% from Monday.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Little Changed as U.S. Votes

[Nov 5, 2024 1:03 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Tops 100T for First Time, Piling Pressure on Small Miners

[Nov 5, 2024 11:23 AM] The Bitcoin hashrate, on a seven-day moving average, hit a record high of 755 EH/s last week.

Long Bitcoin Short Solana Preferred Tactical Trade Heading Into U.S. Election: 10X Research

[Nov 5, 2024 10:14 AM] Daily transaction fees on Solana have cooled significantly from record highs reached last month, providing bearish cues to the SOL token.

Metaplanet Gains First Index Listing With Inclusion on CoinShares' BLOCK Index

[Nov 5, 2024 10:11 AM] The company's stock is the best-performing Japanese equity this year, having gained nearly 840%, according to Investing.com.

Dogecoin Rallies 10%, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $541M Ahead of U.S. Elections

[Nov 5, 2024 7:54 AM] BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets.

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit

[Nov 5, 2024 7:35 AM] Lawyers representing Binance and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao have made a fresh attempt to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against them.

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show

[Nov 5, 2024 6:28 AM] "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.

BTC Drops Under $68K as Mt.Gox Sends $2.2B Bitcoin to Two Wallets

[Nov 5, 2024 3:16 AM] A majority of that stash, or nearly 30,400 BTC, was sent to “1FG2C…Rveoy” and 2,000 BTC was moved to “15gNR…a8Aok” after first being sent to a Mt. Gox cold wallet.

Bitcoin Poised for Big Moves: What Experts Predict Ahead of the 2024 US Election

[Nov 4, 2024 10:30 PM] As the 2024 U.S. election draws near, the crypto community is abuzz, eagerly watching to see how bitcoin will respond. Many industry insiders are keen to share their perspectives on what might unfold in this dynamic landscape. Crypto Market Braces…

New Global Dollar Stablecoin Backed by Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos and Other Crypto Heavies

[Nov 4, 2024 10:00 PM] The Global Dollar Network, whose participants will earn yield for helping foster adoption of USDG, also includes Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital and Nuvei.

Semler Scientific Added 47 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,058 BTC

[Nov 4, 2024 9:20 PM] The company released its third quarter results Monday afternoon.

'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies

[Nov 4, 2024 8:03 PM] Bitcoin mining provides an opportunity for independent power producers to sell their electricity on a worldwide market, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.

Gemini Teams up With Renowned Sci-Fi Artist for ‘Go Where Dollars Won’t’ Crypto Campaign

[Nov 4, 2024 7:30 PM] Gemini launched a new campaign, “Go Where Dollars Won’t,” on Nov. 4, aiming to showcase cryptocurrency’s potential beyond traditional currency constraints. Exploring New Frontiers: Meet Gemini’s ‘Go Where…

First UK Pension Fund Invests in Bitcoin

[Nov 4, 2024 6:28 PM] British pension specialist has guided the U.K.'s first pension to make an allocation into bitcoin.

Bitcoin Hits Record High Against BlackRock's U.S. Treasury ETF as Investors Search for Returns: Van Straten

[Nov 4, 2024 4:55 PM] At the same time, crypto investors are looking to reduce risk ahead of the U.S. election, driving bitcoin's crypto-market dominance to a cycle high.

Bitcoin Braces for Major Volatility as US Election Nears

[Nov 4, 2024 4:30 PM] Bitcoin’s price is set for major volatility as the U.S. election approaches, with traders anticipating sharp moves based on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidency. Market Watch: Bitcoin’s Volatile Path Amid…

Andreessen Horowitz Donates $23M to Crypto Super Pac Fairshake for 2026 Elections

[Nov 4, 2024 3:18 PM] The 2024 U.S. presidential election isn’t over yet, but politically-minded crypto companies have already turned their attention to fundraising for the 2026 midterm elections.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Falls 8.6% as All Market Constituents Trade Lower

[Nov 4, 2024 2:27 PM] Aptos also joined Uniswap as an underperformer, declining 7.6% from Friday.

First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch

[Nov 4, 2024 1:01 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.