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The Rise of Index Investing in Crypto
Despite undeniable growth, crypto remains volatile, posing challenges for even seasoned investors. An increasingly popular solution to navigating these risks is crypto index investing, says Julien Vallet, CEO, Finst.

Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.

U.S. Election Betting: Court Clears Kalshi Congressional Contracts
The CFTC “has failed to demonstrate that it or the public will suffer irreparable injury absent a stay pending appeal,” an appeals court said, clearing the prediction market to resume listing the contracts.

U.S. Election Betting: Court Ends Pause on Kalshi's Congressional Contracts
The CFTC “has failed to demonstrate that it or the public will suffer irreparable injury absent a stay pending appeal,” an appeals court said, clearing the prediction market to resume listing the contracts.

Bitwise Makes XRP ETF Plans Official With SEC Filing
Bitwise submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a requirement for companies seeking to issue a new security and be listed on a public stock exchange.

Christie's to Offer Blockchain-Based Ownership Certificates for Photography Collection
Wednesday’s sale of “An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina,” in New York will see digital certificates issued for each of the 130 lots, which will be minted by Kresus on Base.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple's XRP Drops 5.1% as Nearly All Assets Decline
ATOM was the lone gainer in the index, rising 0.7%.

Franklin Templeton Adds Aptos Blockchain to Support Tokenized Money Market Fund
Aptos {{APT}}, the Layer 1 blockchain inspired by the discontinued Diem (formerly Libra) blockchain developed by Meta, has become the latest where Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) can be traded.

Short-Term Holders Send B in Bitcoin to Exchanges at a Loss as Mideast Tensions Rise
Geopolitical tensions triggered consecutive daily declines of almost 4% in bitcoin’s price.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to K After Tuesday's Dump
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.