Polymarket soared to unprecedented highs on Election Day, with open interest reaching $463 million as users flocked to bet on the high-stakes race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. This surge marked a 40% increase in open interest from the previous week, underscoring Polymarket’s growing status…
As the US presidential election approaches its conclusion, altcoins have become a focal point for traders, who anticipate a significant market impact based on the outcome, according to a Bloomberg News report. The report noted that while Bitcoin (BTC) holds steady at around $70,000 — roughly 5% below its all-time…
Bitcoin’s current valuation aligns closely with its price levels before the past two US elections, suggesting that the crypto could be primed for growth if a favorable post-election catalyst surfaces, according to CryptoQuant’s latest report. Historically, Bitcoin has rallied after the US presidential elections, posting significant gains by the end…
Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached a historic peak, surpassing 100 trillion on the same day as the US elections, signaling an intense landscape for miners. On Nov. 5, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty jumped 6.24%, reaching 101.65 trillion at block height 868,896, setting a new all-time record. This marks the 23rd difficulty…
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, have filed a motion to dismiss the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) amended complaint. In a Nov. 4 court filing, Binance and Zhao’s legal team argued that the SEC has only superficially acknowledged a prior court ruling, which clarified that crypto is not…
Swift, the global bank messaging network, announced on Nov. 5 that it has concluded a pilot program to streamline tokenized fund settlement and redemption using fiat currency on its network in collaboration with UBS Asset Management and Chainlink. This initiative aims to link digital asset transactions with existing fiat payment…
Outside of today’s Presidential Election, the crypto industry is significantly impacting the 2024 US Senate races by channeling substantial financial support to pro-cryptocurrency candidates, aiming to influence the legislative landscape. In the presidential race, Trump has been the more vocal crypto supporter, while Harris rarely mentioned the industry in her…
Paxos has joined forces with major industry players to launch the Global Dollar Network, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide. The partnership, announced on Nov. 5, includes well-known names like Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, and Robinhood. By pooling resources, these partners intend to drive…
US markets, Bitcoin poised for rally regardless of elections outcome Election 2024 10 hours ago Fundstrat’s Tom Lee sees year-end rally as election uncertainty fades, while Bernstein predicts Bitcoin’s resilience and potential growth to $200,000 by 2025 amid fiscal challenges.
Major asset management firms reported significant outflows in Bitcoin ETFs following over $3 billion in inflows since Oct. 23. On Nov. 1, BlackRock’s IBIT showed no change, while Grayscale’s GBTC decreased by $5.5 million. By Nov. 4, BlackRock’s IBIT registered an inflow of $38.4 million, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC saw an…