Potential midterm-election chaos can roil markets. Here’s one trader’s play.
Buying portfolio insurance to protect against falls in the market — if the outcome of the midterm elections is disputed — is so obvious to Kevin Muir, he…
Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary
The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the…
The bull market for stocks is defying everything, but Bank of America warns that an autumn reality check is coming
The midterm elections and a potential end to the Iran war could present challenges to this bullish stock market, Bank of America strategists said.…
Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
One analyst expects Warsh to take a tough line on inflation, but still sees the Fed holding off on rate hikes until at least after the November midterm…
Prediction markets see a divided government after midterm elections. Here’s how you should trade, Citi says.
The odds on Polymarket of a sweep by the Democratic Party in November have risen to 48%, and Citigroup sees a potential rally in bonds. Source：MarketWatch
Following Senate delay, crypto bill has a narrow window to become law
After an August recess, lawmakers in the Senate will have just 36 days in session before the end of the year to pass the CLARITY Act. Source：Cointelegraph
Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary…
Two rival AI super PACs are backing the same congressman. What gives?
The artificialintelligence industry is following in the crypto sector’s footsteps in working to influence elections. Source：MarketWatch
Crypto advocacy groups support CLARITY passage as ethics rules face pushback
The window for US lawmakers to address a comprehensive crypto market structure bill before the 2026 elections is closing, and industry organizations are…
Kalshi rolls out Midterm Hubs ahead of the November elections in the U.S.
The prediction markets platform seeks to position itself as the primary source for election odds ahead of the midterm elections this year. Source：CoinDesk
Why Trump’s speech on U.S. elections could be bad for markets
The president focused in part on accusing China of “sinister election meddling” in 2020. Source：MarketWatch
Crypto companies have spent $189M so far on 2026 US election cycle: Report
The crypto industry, big tech and gambling interest groups are betting big on politicians in the 2026 primaries and elections, with almost $300 million shelled…