Goldman Sachs blocks staff from trading prediction markets tied to elections and finance
Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from trading prediction market contracts tied to the bank, elections, financial markets, macroeconomic data, and geopolitics as companies respond to growing insider trading risks on event-based platforms. CNBC reported that the investment bank introduced the…...
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Spain’s World Cup run and Lamine Yamal hype fuel fan token and sports betting markets
Spain’s World Cup success and Yamal’s rise boost crypto sports markets, highlighting the growing intersection of sports and digital assets. The post Spain’s World Cup run and Lamine Yamal hype fuel fan token and sports betting markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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North Carolina law clears path for CFTC regulated prediction markets
North Carolina has become the first U.S. state to explicitly recognize the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets while setting a 6% state tax on their trading fee revenue. Under Senate Bill 257, signed by Governor Josh Stein on July 7…...
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Erika McEntarfer warns of political vulnerability in BLS leadership
The dismissal of BLS leadership undermines trust in economic data, leading to costly uncertainty and potential long-term impacts on market stability. The post Erika McEntarfer warns of political vulnerability in BLS leadership appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest refinery in Omsk, exposing energy infrastructure vulnerabilities
The strike highlights the strategic reach of Ukrainian forces, potentially reshaping regional energy security dynamics and military engagements. The post Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest refinery in Omsk, exposing energy infrastructure vulnerabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin gets a green light from a reliable momentum gauge. Here are key levels to watch
A smoother long-term MACD just flipped bullish, pointing to more upside. Here are key levels that will decide if the ongoing bounce turns into a full blown uptrend....
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Robinhood Chain surpasses $70M in bridged Ether after launch
Robinhood Chain has attracted more than $70 million worth of bridged Ether within its first week, strengthening Ethereum’s role as the settlement layer behind the brokerage’s new tokenized finance network. Data from Token Terminal showed the Arbitrum-based layer-2 network crossed…...
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France’s World Cup run meets crypto: Kraken, fan tokens, and the business of a semifinals berth
The integration of crypto in sports highlights evolving fan engagement and market volatility, impacting investment strategies and sports economics. The post France’s World Cup run meets crypto: Kraken, fan tokens, and the business of a semifinals berth appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Taiwan blacklists dozens of shadow fleet ships tied to North Korea smuggling networks
Taiwan’s blacklist of shadow fleet ships highlights the geopolitical tensions and potential disruptions in regional maritime trade. The post Taiwan blacklists dozens of shadow fleet ships tied to North Korea smuggling networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs bleed again while ether funds snap a five-day inflow streak
Spot bitcoin funds lost about $95 million on Thursday and ether funds roughly $52 million, ending the one bright spot in crypto’s institutional flows even as prices rallied....
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