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Harris Likely to Pick Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro for Veep, Prediction Markets Say
Also: the Democrat gains on Trump but hasn't closed the gap, unlike in polls; Polymarket punters trade on Olympic women's boxing controversy.
Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say
The exchange reports second quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, with revenue and earnings-per-share expected to have decreased from the prior quarter.
Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details
The idea for a U.S. government stockpile – pushed by U.S. Sen. Lummis and echoed by former President Donald Trump – has been praised by bitcoin investors, but details are scant.
Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If
The eight spot ether exchange-traded funds had a largely successful launch on Tuesday, despite the missing staking feature that many investors had hoped to profit from.
Bitcoin Bulls Beware as 'Doctor Copper' Slides Against Gold
"Doctor copper" is losing ground against safe haven gold, signaling economic weakness and risk aversion on the horizon.
Ether Options Market Bets on Price Gains Post-Spot ETF Approval
Some analysts are forecasting an ether price swoon after ETFs begin trading in the U.S. The options market disagrees.
Bitcoin Traders Brace for 'Fat Tails' as Focus Shifts to Trump's Nashville Bitcoin Conference Speech
Speculation is high that Trump will announce a bigger role for BTC in the financial system, triggering a parabolic rise in the cryptocurrency's price, one observer said.
Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications
One expert told CoinDesk the law does not provide for an obligation, but merely an opportunity to sell, while another alleged that “How they handled this sell-off moved the market and is intervention in public markets.”
U.S. Secret Service Chief Probably Won't Be Fired, Polymarket Bets Signal
The shooting at Trump's rally created severe concerns with the Secret Service's planning. Plus: Another all-time high for Trump's odds of victory; bettors think BTC will continue green streak until end of week.
The Bullish Fed Rate-Cut Play in Bitcoin Is Not as Straightforward as You Think
At first glance, a Fed interest-rate cut appears to be a bullish signal, but that's not necessarily true.
