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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Pro-Crypto Presidential Candidiate, to Appear at Consensus 2024
“As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy will explain his support for cryptocurrency and self-custody,” according to a statement.

Ethena's ENA Jumps 8% as Bybit Endorses USDe Token as Collateral for Derivatives Trading
Ethena’s USDe tokenized yield strategy has attracted over $2 billion in deposits and some scrutiny of the token’s risks.

Solana and Cosmos Lead CoinDesk 20 Higher: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises .5M From Polychain Capital, Others
The New York-based firm built Spiderchain to be compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layers.

Suilend to Run Monthslong Points Program With a Twist
The protocol’s’s pseudonymous founder Rooter previously has been critical of “predatory” points programs.

Bitcoin Could Benefit From U.S. Fiscal Dominance and a Trump Win, Standard Chartered Says
A Trump election win could be positive for crypto as his administration would likely push for a more supportive regulatory environment, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into K-K Range
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
As U.S. politicians continue to wrestle with how to approach crypto issues, about 21% of voters in vital swing states consider cryptocurrency policies as a topic important enough to sway their support, according to a Harris Poll survey commissioned by the industry, though it leaves some uncertainty about what the voters may end up clamoring for.

QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
QCP said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures

Galaxis Raises M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
As it gears up for its token launch, Galaxis, a Singapore-based Web3 platform, has raised $10 million with participation from Chainlink, Ethereum Name Services (ENS), Rarestone Capital, Taisu Ventures and ENS co-founder Nick Johnson, it announced Tuesday.