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Crypto ETFs Look Unlikely to Expand Beyond Bitcoin, Ether Under Kamala Harris, Experts Say

Several prospective issuers have filed to launch exchange-traded funds tracking smaller coins like Ripple's XRP or Solana (SOL), but the trajectory of those applications may lie with American voters.

More crypto ETFs, including current applications for an XRP or solana ETF, might not ever be approved if Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the presidential election, two ETF experts said. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Nuevas análisis

History Suggests Crypto’s Bullish Momentum Should Continue Into the U.S. Election and Afterwards

Bitcoin could move 10% in either direction on the outcome of the U.S. election, according to one analysis.

Bitcoin bulls are out ((Unsplah/Peter Lloyd)

Mercados

Bitcoin Eyes $58K With Downtrodden Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst

The 30-day average funding rates for perpetual swaps slid to negative levels, a rare occasion that marked a bottom in prices historically, K33 Research said.

Bitcoin price on Sept. 10 (CoinDesk)

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Michael Saylor Says Republicans Have More 'Progressive’ View on Crypto, Democrats ‘Drifting to the Middle’

MicroStrategy has purchased roughly $8.3 billion worth of bitcoin since August 2020.

MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Crypto and Politics: Why DYOR Matters More Than Ever

"Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the recent political landscape in the U.S. leading to the upcoming 2024 Presidential election and what it means for the crypto industry. Plus, why DYOR is important in times of change. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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Bitcoin Slumps Towards $63K as Speculation About Biden Dropout Intensifies

As the odds for Joe Biden pulling out of the presidential race soared over the past day, the chances of victory for the now crypto-friendly Donald Trump slipped on prediction market Polymarket.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on July 18 (CoinDesk)

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Crypto-Friendly Sen. JD Vance's Odds as Trump VP Pick Double on Polymarket

Traders on the crypto-based prediction market now see a 29% chance that the Ohio Republican will be former President Trump’s running mate, up from 14% a week ago.

Sen. JD Vance, right, with former U.S. President Donald Trump (Drew Angerer/Getty images)

Regulación

Trump Posts 'Our Country Must be the Leader in the (Crypto) Field' Prior to Speech Before Libertarians

The comments came days after he became the first U.S. major presidential candidate to accept crypto donations.

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

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Trump is Clear Favorite Among Crypto-Owning Voters in U.S. Presidential Race: Poll

A poll commissioned by crypto investment firm Paradigm concluded that a large share of U.S. voters hold crypto and aren't happy with the current financial system.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the clear favorite among voters who own crypto, according to a new poll. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Regulación

Bailing DeSantis May Leave Deafening Crypto Silence in 2024 Presidential Race

The Florida governor and Vivek Ramaswamy had been the most strident Republican voices on digital assets issues for 2024, but both gave way to the Trump political juggernaut.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' departure from the presidential campaign field likely means less crypto talk in the 2024 election. (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)

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