Since the success of spot bitcoin ETFs, some investors are hoping Solana could be next. However, there is no regulated futures market in Solana and there is little investor demand. Here’s what investors really want from ETFs. Spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds have been a resounding success — and fueled speculation about which cryptocurrency … Read more
A version of this article appeared in Us Decentralization Newsletter on September 03. Sign up Here. GM, Tim Here. Here’s what caught my DeFi-eye recently: Polygon’s MATIC token is getting a new name. Cardano’s Chang hard fork goes live.MakerDAO’s Sky rebrand sparks controversy. MATIC migrates Polygon’s $3.7 billion token is getting a new name. On … Read more
Dan Wu says blockchain companies don’t make good games. Investors are flocking to Web3 gaming ventures despite the lack of hits. Black Myth: Wukong is so hot right now, you can play it in Chinese nightclubs. Dan Woo doesn’t like web3 games. The CEO of Hero Games and an early investor in Game Science — … Read more
Index provider CF Benchmarks has partnered with exchange giant Nasdaq for spot options. These options complement spot bitcoin ETFs. It is also easy to access for retail investors. Nasdaq’s recent application to list and trade bitcoin options is further proof that investors want exposure to cryptocurrency. Retail customers are getting more choice after the successful … Read more
Trump and Harris are set to face off on live television on September 10. The debate will change crypto prices if either candidate does well, an analyst said. Industry pundits don’t see relations with Harris as crypto-friendly despite promises to reset. A second presidential debate is coming – and it’s going to be a big … Read more
Tigran Gambarian was again denied the use of a wheelchair in court. Prosecutors disputed his medical problems. Binance Man’s lawyer says his client has been denied access. Ailing Binance executive Tigran Gambarian pleaded with a Nigerian judge on Monday to allow him to undergo surgery on his back, which has a herniated disc. “I’ve been … Read more