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The Daily: Harris slumps behind Trump on Polymarket, SEC warns FTX over stablecoin repayments and more

The SEC warns FTX against using stablecoins for creditor repayments, while OKX gains a Singapore license and global crypto investment products face notable outflows.

theblock.co • 02/09/2024 - 14:46 PM

Harris’ election win odds slip to 47% on Polymarket as Trump gains ground

Polymarket shows Trump leading Harris in presidential odds, with Trump promoting NFTs and a crypto project, while Harris plans to support digital asset growth.

theblock.co • 02/09/2024 - 07:26 AM

The Daily: Trump teases US crypto plan, Kakao and LINE launch Layer 1 Kaia, IREN posts record revenue and more

Layer 1 blockchain Kaia from Kakao and LINE launches its mainnet and invites Telegram-style apps. IREN posts a record $184.1 million in annual bitcoin mining revenue as its hashrate capacity nearly doubles. Edge Matrix Chain raises $20 million in a funding round led by Polygon Ventures and Amber Group. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 29/08/2024 - 17:08 PM

The Daily: Trump teases US crypto plan, Kakao and LINE launch Layer 1 Kaia, IREN posts record revenue and more

Kaia blockchain launches mainnet; IREN sees record bitcoin mining revenue; Edge Matrix raises $20M; Trump releases NFT series with $2M sales; plans to make US a crypto capital.

theblock.co • 29/08/2024 - 17:08 PM

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The Scoop: How Gary Gensler is helping Donald Trump

Gary Gensler's SEC policy may inadvertently aid Trump by alienating young, wealthy voters, complicating Kamala Harris's electoral chances as Democrats struggle with crypto regulation.

theblock.co • 29/08/2024 - 14:38 PM

Bitcoin's price trend before and after previous U.S. elections consistent: analysts

Bitcoin's price has historically dropped before U.S. elections, followed by significant post-election rallies, influenced by market uncertainty and seasonal volatility.

theblock.co • 28/08/2024 - 12:07 PM

Harris and Trump return to 50-50 standoff on Polymarket

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have equal odds of winning the presidential election at 50%, as speculation remains volatile with shifts in market support across swing states.

theblock.co • 26/08/2024 - 03:16 AM

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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drops out, backs fellow crypto-friendly candidate Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends his presidential campaign to support Donald Trump, particularly focusing on crypto initiatives, while announcing promises related to Bitcoin and a new DeFi project.

theblock.co • 23/08/2024 - 20:54 PM

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Donald Trump endorses crypto project 'The DeFiant Ones' spearheaded by two of his sons

Donald Trump endorses a DeFi crypto project led by his sons, promoting the Telegram channel 'The DeFiant Ones' for updates against big finance.

theblock.co • 22/08/2024 - 13:02 PM

Republican Sen. Tim Scott floats creating digital asset-focused panel if he chairs Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Tim Scott proposes a Senate subcommittee on digital assets, aiming to expedite crypto legislation despite challenges from Democratic senators.

theblock.co • 22/08/2024 - 00:11 AM

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