In a twist of political fortunes, Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been leading in the race against former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, saw her odds dip significantly after rolling out her economic plans. Over the past 72 hours on Polymarket, her chances have taken a hit, dropping four percentage points, while […]
CPI Report Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Slows to 2.9%
On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out its latest consumer-price index (CPI) report, revealing a 2.9% increase over the past 12 months through July—falling just short of economists’ 3% forecast. This data nudged CME futures metrics upward, reflecting growing market sentiment that the latest BLS figures strengthen the case for a Federal […]
Elon Musk Laser Eyes Profile Picture Sparks Speculation
The recent addition of laser eyes, a feature popular among bitcoin enthusiasts, to Elon Musk’s profile picture has spurred speculation around his potential involvement in the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee. According to Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business journalist, Musk arrived in Tennessee on July 21. She suggested that Musk’s […]
Los Angeles Sparks Extend Partnership With Crypto.com Arena Until 2029
The Los Angeles Sparks, one of the most successful teams in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), have signed a five-year extension with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena until 2029. This agreement extends a long-standing partnership between the Sparks and the downtown Los Angeles venue, where the team has played […]
Vanguard Appoints Crypto-Friendly Salim Ramji as CEO, Sparks Speculation on Bitcoin ETFs
Salim Ramji, a former executive at Blackrock renowned for his leadership in Ishares and Index Investments, and for overseeing the filing for Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust, has been appointed the new CEO of Vanguard, signaling a potential shift in the asset management firm’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Ramji, set to replace Tim Buckley on July 8, […]