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Newly-Qualified Crypto Custodian Balance Aims to Bring ETF Assets Held in the U.S. Back to Canada
25.10.2024
Earlier this week, Canadian crypto custody specialist Balance announced it had become a qualified custodian in the country
Bank of America Declares Gold the ‘Last Safe Haven’ Asset, Forecasts $3,000 Price
25.10.2024
Bank of America sees gold as the last and ultimate safe-haven asset amid rising U.S. debt, urging traders and central banks to increase their holdings. With concerns over fiscal instability and mounting interest payments, the bank forecasts gold could hit $3,000 per ounce by 2025, reinforcing...
First Mover Americas: BTC Rebounds to $67K After Subdued U.S. Economic Data Reading
24.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Institution Takes $25M Hedge Bet on Derive's Bitcoin Options Market as U.S. Election Looms
24.10.2024
The institution set up a multi-legged strategy in Derive's onchain options market, generating $25 million in volume
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
24.10.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries...
Tether CEO Ardoino Says He Expects U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation
22.10.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told a U.S. crowd on Tuesday that he's counting on sensible crypto regulations coming soon from the U.S. "There is no place like the U.S.," he said via video link at DC Fintech Week in Washington
U.S. Election Betting: Kalshi's Polymarket Rival Quickly Gets Traction
21.10.2024
In just three weeks, Kalshi's presidential prediction market has passed $30M in volume. It still trails Polymarket's $2 billion
BRICS Summit to Far Surpass US Presidential Election in Global Importance, Russian Official Claims
20.10.2024
The BRICS summit, not the U.S. presidential election, will be the defining event of global history, a Russian official claims. With BRICS expanding and 65% of its transactions now in national currencies, they argue the world is shifting away from U.S. dominance toward sovereign partnerships....
Peter Schiff Predicts ‘Mother of All Gold Bull Markets’ — Early Signs of Massive Gold Surge
20.10.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff predicts the “mother of all gold bull markets” as gold prices surge to a record $2,720 per ounce. He attributes the rally to inflation fueled by central banks, warning that fiat currencies are losing value. Schiff suggests this is only the start...
‘We’re Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin’ — What’s Driving This Bold Prediction
20.10.2024
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise. The executive highlights factors like...
Robert Kiyosaki Reveals His Secret to Surviving Inflation — Urges You to Do What He Did
20.10.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared his secret to surviving inflation, advising: “If you are wondering how you will survive and thrive in today’s high inflation environment … you may want to do what I did.” He warned of the dangers of relying on U.S. dollars...
Powell’s Legacy, the Ethics of ‘Doxing’, and Uptober or Rektober
19.10.2024
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Inflation, Memecoin drama, the SEC, and More...
Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
19.10.2024
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital...
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bag Options Trading Approval From SEC
18.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted accelerated approval for a proposed rule change by NYSE…
SEC goes after Ripple execs in latest appeal of securities sales lawsuit
18.10.2024
Ripple’s native coin XRP is down 1.2% in the last 12 hours. Why? The United States Securities and…
Republican Sweep in U.S. Election Would be the Most Bullish Outcome for Coinbase and the Crypto Market: Citi
18.10.2024
Republican control of the Senate would be key to passing bills such as FIT21 and appointing pro-crypto agency leaders, and digital asset reform would likely happen sooner with both chambers aligned, the report said
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
18.10.2024
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option...
JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025
18.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge...
U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says
17.10.2024
A federal judge "erred" in letting prediction market purveyor Kalshi list and trade election contracts, attorneys for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission argued in a brief to an appellate court Wednesday, reiterating many of the arguments it made during its case before the lower court
Kalshi Research Finds 'Widespread Evidence' of Strong Republican Momentum in U.S. Elections
17.10.2024
A note from Kalshi's market research team suggests the prediction market - polls gap can be explained by Harris' sliding popularity with key demographics