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The Daily: Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, crypto markets 'scream risk-on' and more

Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion; crypto market shows risk-on sentiment; Japan proposes reduced crypto tax rates; Transak suffers data breach affecting 57,000 users.

theblock.co • 21/10/2024 - 17:37 PM

Global crypto investment products add $2.2 billion in weekly inflows amid US election optimism: CoinShares

Global crypto funds had $2.2 billion in net inflows last week, driven by Republican election optimism, while Bitcoin prices rose amidst polarized regional fund results.

theblock.co • 21/10/2024 - 11:35 AM

Bitcoin ETF inflows, crypto equity markets and retail trading sentiment are 'screaming risk-on,' Bernstein says

Analysts observe bullish sentiment for Bitcoin as ETF inflows rise, retail trading increases, and memecoins gain popularity, while the market reacts to potential political influences on crypto policy.

theblock.co • 21/10/2024 - 10:01 AM

Bitcoin eyes $70,000 milestone as US presidential election nears

Bitcoin is nearing $70k as investors watch the U.S. presidential election, with Trump’s potential victory positively influencing cryptocurrency outlook.

theblock.co • 21/10/2024 - 04:28 AM

CFTC says court got it wrong in allowing Kalshi to offer election bets

The CFTC is appealing a court ruling that blocked its authority over Kalshi's election betting, arguing it undermines election integrity and misinterprets key legal terms.

theblock.co • 17/10/2024 - 20:00 PM

The Daily: FBI arrests SEC hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETFs approval post, Kraken enters the wrapped bitcoin game and more

Kraken launches kBTC; FBI arrests Eric Council for SEC hack; Nishad Singh seeks no jail time; Vitalik Buterin targets 100k TPS for Ethereum; Hamster Kombat plans expansion.

theblock.co • 17/10/2024 - 17:50 PM

The Daily: Cosmos co-founder blames Iqlusion over North Korea-linked security risks, Italy plans 42% capital gains tax on bitcoin and more

Jae Kwon criticizes Iqlusion over security issues; Italy raises bitcoin tax to 42%; US seeks shorter sentence for Bitfinex hacker; TON blockchain partners with Axelar; Trump promotes crypto.

theblock.co • 16/10/2024 - 17:35 PM

'I wish Senator Warren attacked inflation the way she attacks crypto,' Deaton says in fiery debate

Senator Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton debated crypto regulations, highlighting their differing views on the industry's influence and the need for consumer protections in financial transactions.

theblock.co • 16/10/2024 - 10:33 AM

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Trump’s odds of winning now leads 16% over Harris on Polymarket

Trump leads Harris in Polymarket odds for the 2024 presidential election, while traditional polls show Harris ahead. Crypto support may influence betting patterns.

theblock.co • 16/10/2024 - 04:48 AM

'Crypto is the future' Trump proclaims as World Liberty Financial generates just $9 million in first-day WLFI token sales

World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump, launched its token sale aiming to raise $300 million. Initial sales reached $9.15 million, causing mixed reactions within the crypto community.

theblock.co • 15/10/2024 - 23:48 PM

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