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Markets

Will Trump Trounce Biden? Polymarket Traders Are Betting on It.

With a 56% chance of winning, according to the prediction market's traders, the former president has a 22-point lead over the incumbent, far bigger than what the polls indicate.

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Markets

TRUMP Token Sinks After Former U.S. President Is Found Guilty in New York

TRUMP dropped 35%, while Jeo Boden surged 20% in the aftermath.

Trump arrives at an NFT dinner in May 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Donald Trump-Themed Meme Coins Are Breeding Crypto Millionaires

Donald trump themed meme coins are creating a new class of millionaires. While the Trump MAGA token had nothing to do with that news, it is up nearly 75% in the past two weeks, surging 14% on the news that the campaign would accept crypto. Some holders of the MAGA meme coin have seen returns of over 1,600%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Finance

Trump Becomes First Major Party Candidate to Accept Crypto Donations

The likely GOP flag bearer in the upcoming U.S. presidential election signaled his friendliness to crypto at a Mar-a-Lago event earlier this month.

Donald Trump at an NFT event at Mar-a-Lago on May 8, 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say

Crypto-focused PACs are shaping the outcome of certain key Congressional elections.

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News Analysis

Trump’s Pro-Crypto Bluster at NFT Gala Lacked Policy Substance

At the Mar-a-Lago dinner, Donald Trump wooed a constituency Joe Biden has thoroughly snubbed. But the presidential candidate isn't exactly fluent in cryptocurrency policy.

Trump began courting crypto voters at a Mar-a-Lago dinner earlier this year. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

'Boden' Memecoin Surges After Trump Quips About It

"I don't like that investment," former U.S. President Donald Trump said of a token mocking his rival, Joe Biden. Trump also said he's open to cryptocurrency donations.

Donald Trump at an NFT event at Mar-a-Lago on May 8, 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Polymarket Bettors Put Their Money on Trump Being Convicted Before Election Day

Bettors on Polymarket give a 76% chance that former President Donald Trump will be convicted before election day. This is up from 57% in late March when the contract was initiated, and Trump’s hush money trial kicked off. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Markets

Elon Musk Will Likely Remain Tesla CEO, and Tweet Non-Stop: Prediction Markets

Also: Trump faces likely conviction, per Polymarket punters; CFTC hearing to discuss political betting ban.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV on September 29, 2015 in Fremont, California. After several production delays, Elon Mush officially launched the much anticipated Tesla Model X Crossover SUV. The

Markets

Who Will Trump Pick for Veep? Polymarket Gives Tim Scott Best Odds: Prediction Markets

Plus: Free money? "Democrat wins New York" contract trades at 90 cents on the dollar.

Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)