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Donald Trump Promotes Family-Run DeFi Project; Sony Starts Its Own Blockchain
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Donald Trump is pushing a family-run crypto project as he positions himself as a pro-crypto candidate ahead of the November election. Plus, Steno Research says DeFi summer is making a come back, and Sony is starting its own blockchain.
The Power of Prediction Markets
CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie discusses the relevance and mechanics of prediction markets, especially in the context of crypto trading. Plus, insights on the value of prediction markets as tools for traders and investors to gauge market sentiment. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Trump Tops Harris on Polymarket; German Regulator Seizes 13 Crypto ATMS
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as former President Donald Trump is once again in the lead on Polymarket’s election winner contract, with his odds of beating Kamala Harris now standing at 52-47. Plus, Nigeria’s SEC is planning to license issuers of virtual assets including crypto and German regulator BaFin seized 13 crypto ATMs in a raid that spanned a total of 35 locations.
Shaq to Defend Himself in NFT Class Action; Do Trump's Election Odds Drive The Price of Bitcoin?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today as Shaquille O'Neal will have to defend himself against allegations in a class action lawsuit. Plus, the correlation between bitcoin’s price and Donald Trump's victory odds. And, a Dubai court ordered a company to compensate a worker through a cryptocurrency token.
Donald Trump Holds Over $1M in Ether; Nigeria Court Freezes $38M of Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as election disclosures show that Donald Trump holds between $1 million to $5 million in Ether and made over $7 million in an NFT licensing deal. Plus, a Nigerian court issued an order to freeze almost $38 million in crypto, and the NYSE has withdrawn a proposed rule change to trade options based on bitcoin ETFs.
Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Trump-Musk Interview; 3AC Liquidators Suing Terraform Labs for $1.3B
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as crypto and bitcoin went unmentioned in the interview between X CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Plus, 3AC liquidators have sued Terraform Labs for $1.3 billion and Hamster Kombat bashes crypto VC funding.
FTX, Alameda Ordered to Pay $12.7B to Creditors; Brazil’s SEC Approves Solana-Based ETF
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a New York judge officially ordered defunct crypto exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research will pay $12.7 billion to creditors. Plus, the Brazilian SEC has approved a Solana-based ETF, and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied on Polymarket.
Crypto Market in a Sea of Red; Morgan Stanley Gears Up to Offer ETFs
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as major cryptocurrencies extended their slump during Asian trading hours before recovering from the crash. Plus, former President Donald Trump argued the benefits of the U.S. embracing bitcoin in an interview with Fox Business and CNBC reports that Morgan Stanley is getting ready for its advisers to offer bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients.
Trump-Linked Website Is Selling 'Bitcoin Sneakers;' Tether Reports Record Net Profits This Year
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Trump-linked website is offering several ranges of bitcoin-themed sneakers with prices as high as $500 a pair. Plus, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% and Tether reported a "record" $5.2 billion of net profits in the first half of 2024 as USDT’s market cap surged to new all-time highs.
Polymarket Whales Favor Trump in 2024 Election; U.S. Government Moves $2B of 'Silk Road' Bitcoin
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Polymarket whales are putting their bags on Donald Trump winning the upcoming election. Plus, BTC price falls after the U.S. government moves $2 billion worth of seized bitcoin and the Bank of England said it plans to carry out a series of CBDC and digital ledger experiments.