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Institutions Still Skeptical of a Near-Term Bitcoin Price Rally, CME Options Data Show
The higher implied volatility for short-dated puts suggests investors are willing to pay a premium for downside protection, CF Benchmarks said.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 17, 2024 at 6:45 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2024
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Crypto Community Voices Outrage at Tornado Cash Developer Verdict
Alexey Pertsev, a developer of Tornado Cash, was sentenced to 64 months in prison for money laundering.
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
May 16, 2024 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
AnalysisAlexey PertsevTornado CashNetherlandsMoney Laundering
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As a Pension Embraces Bitcoin, Hope Grows for Cryptocurrency's Long-Term Prospects Even Among Conservative Pros
Wisconsin's state pension put $160 million into BlackRock and Grayscale's Bitcoin ETFs, showing even risk-averse investors are able to embrace crypto and possibly presaging a...
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By Helene Braun
May 16, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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Bitcoin Fee Crash Could Lead to Faster Miner Selling, Analysts Say
Bitcoin's mean transaction fee has reversed the post-halving Runes-led spike, squeezing miners' revenue.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 15, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Bitcoin Market Activity Suggests Looming U.S. Inflation Data May Be Non-Event
The way bitcoin options are priced suggests Wednesday's CPI report, though pivotal, may do little to disturb the calm in the crypto market.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 14, 2024 at 10:34 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
AnalysisEconomyUSInflationMarketsOptionsVolatility
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Trump and Biden Tied on Polymarket, Diverging From Polls
Other election contracts show a 35% chance of a Republican sweep of the presidency and both houses of Congress and a 27% chance Democrats control the Senate after the election...
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
May 13, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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No, Hong Kong's Crypto ETFs Aren't Available in Mainland China
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) confirmed they aren't available. Chinese authorities are wary that ETFs offer a way to bypass strict international capital controls.
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By Sam Reynolds
May 13, 2024 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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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
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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
By Sam Reynolds
May 6, 2024 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2024
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, left, exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
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How Changpeng Zhao's 'Good Guy' Reputation Secured a 4-Month Prison Sentence
Judge Richard Jones said he spent the weekend poring over the voluminous letters of support for the ex-CEO of Binance until the book they were contained in literally fell apar...
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, left, exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Danny Nelson
Apr 30, 2024 at 10:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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Binance ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao leaves the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 21, 2023. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
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Binance's CZ Will Spend Less Than a Year in Prison, Polymarket Traders Bet
Also, the CFTC wants to bar Americans from betting on elections – even though it's already illegal in most U.S. states.
Binance ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao leaves the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 21, 2023. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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