Speculation Grows on Joe Biden’s Whereabouts; Polymarket Bets 57% Chance of Tuesday Address

Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election, many Americans are curious about his whereabouts since he has not spoken to the nation following his letter posted to X on Sunday. On Tuesday, a Polymarket bet is predicting whether Biden will “make an appearance today” after his campaign resignation. The betting odds on … Read more

Biden Exits 2024 Election, Polymarket Predicts Kamala Harris as Leading Democratic Nominee

Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will withdraw from the 2024 election, the prediction market Polymarket now indicates an 81% probability that Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee at the upcoming national convention. Polymarket Shows Kamala Harris as Democratic Favorite On Sunday afternoon, President Biden declared he would not seek re-election … Read more

Trump’s Election Odds Continue to Surge Post-Assassination Attempt: Polymarket Bets Hit 71%

Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, prediction market odds on Polymarket saw Trump’s chances of winning the election rise to 68%. Days after the event, Trump’s odds have continued to rise with the chances of winning the 2024 general election up to 71%. Trump’s Polymarket Odds Reach 71% Days After Attempted … Read more

TRUMP Meme Coin Soars After Attack on Former US President

Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the meme token associated with his name, maga (TRUMP), jumped over 40% against the U.S. dollar. The token experienced a wide intraday trading range, fluctuating between a low of $6.18 per coin and a 24-hour high of $9.68. At 8:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, several hours … Read more

Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play a decisive role in determining the outcome. Arthur Hayes on Crypto’s … Read more

Polymarket Odds of Biden Dropping Out Spike to 61% After Pelosi Urges 2024 Decision

On Wednesday, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Joe Biden to decide soon on whether to run, stating that “time is running short.” Following this, Polymarket bets surged to 61% in the afternoon, reflecting the odds of Biden stepping down. Currently, those odds have slightly decreased to 59%. Biden’s Drop-Out Odds Surge During … Read more

2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto

The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party Integrates Cryptocurrency Into 2024 Platform As the 2024 U.S. general election nears, cryptocurrency and blockchain topics have become significant policy … Read more

Trump’s 2024 Election Odds Jump to 66% on Polymarket; GOP Expected to Control Congress

Donald Trump’s prospects of winning the 2024 election have risen, with the prediction market Polymarket reporting his odds at 66% as of July 2, 2024. Meanwhile, a wager worth $294 million indicates that incumbent President Joe Biden’s chances stand at 18%. Trump Favored Over Biden in 2024 Election According to Prediction Markets The Polygon-powered prediction … Read more