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Institutional Investors Position for Bitcoin Volatility Into the U.S. Election
Some $350 million notional value of November call options traded on CME with a breakeven bitcoin price of nearly $80,000, anticipating a rally next month, one analyst noted.
Ether Gains 2.5%, Outperforming BTC and Maybe Primed for More Upside
The second-largest crypto has been locked in a sizable downtrend relative to bitcoin.
Coinbase, Visa to Allow Real-Time Crypto Deposits Through Debit Card
While millions of users are already using debit cards to connect to their Coinbase accounts, the Visa debit card holders offer near-instant transfers, which wasn’t possible before.
AI Data Collection Startup Sapien Raises $10.5M Seed Funding Led by Variant
The firm's founders, who have worked in the blockchain space for years, are using crypto to incentivize an army of people who can earn from labeling data for AI models.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH Drops 4.3% as Index Declines from Tuesday
NEAR Protocol was also among the underperformers, falling 2.8%.
Bitcoin Tops $73.5K, Climbing Just Shy of New Record High
The largest crypto has extended its year-to-date gain to nearly 75% and has more than doubled from year-ago levels.
DYdX CEO Juliano Fires 35% of Workforce and Promises Pivot
"The company we’ve built is different from the company dYdX must be," said the CEO.
Crypto Ghosted in U.S. Treasury Department's New Strategy on Financial Inclusion
The report touts strategies to connect people with financial tools, but the only mention of crypto refers to its risks – a contrast to Kamala Harris' positive tone on the campaign trail.
Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements
AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails.
Crypto Stocks MicroStrategy, Coinbase and Marathon Post Just Modest Gains as Bitcoin Eyes Record High
A notable outperformer was bitcoin miner Bitfarms, which nominated a new board member amid its proxy battle with Riot Platforms.
