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Crypto Long & Short: Guide, deliver, repeat: the hidden driver of token performance
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jordan Brewer writes on the missing piece in token markets: institutional-grade investor relations. Then, Martin Burgherr breaks down how crypto markets are maturing, becoming more efficient and lower risk for institutions.
Wall Street is launching the first ever prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections
SEC-regulated funds use swaps tied to binary-event contracts and aim to expand access to election trading through retail brokerage accounts.
MoonPay acquires Israeli crypto security firm Sodot in $100 million stock deal
The acquisition gives MoonPay the security infrastructure for a new institutional business led by former CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham.
Bitcoin trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly.
What you need to know for April 29, 2026
Polymarket reportedly seeking CFTC approval to reopen main exchange to U.S. traders
If approved, the move would help Polymarket compete with Kalshi in the U.S., and bring more event-trading activity under CFTC regulatory oversight.
Galaxy Digital delivers first data center tranche to CoreWeave after narrowing Q1 loss
Galaxy secured approval to double its Helios data center power capacity to over 1.6GW, building on its strategic expansion into AI infrastructure.
Bulls want bitcoin back above $80,000. Macro says not so fast.
What you need to know for April 28, 2026
Jack Dorsey's Block nears 9,000 bitcoin in treasury after Q1 addition
The firm added 114 BTC to its corporate treasury, for a total of 8,997 BTC, and said it plans to issue regular third-party reports.
Curve founder pitches market-based fix for $700K bad debt in contrast to Aave bailout
The plan allows trapped lenders to sell tokenized claims on deposits, offering buyers an option-like bet on CRV's recovery.
Bitcoin hits wall at $80,000, one analyst says the pullback is temporary
What you need to know for April 27, 2026
