Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, projected that Bitcoin (BTC) is primed for substantial growth, reinforcing its position as a vital asset in the global financial landscape. Moglia made the statement during a CNBC interview on Nov. 14, where he highlighted a fundamental shift in institutional attitudes toward digital assets as regulatory conditions evolve […]
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Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Christopher Giancarlo denied rumors about being considered as the next Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He also denied the rumors about being interested in a crypto-related role within the US Treasury Department, adding: “I’ve made clear that I’ve already cleaned up earlier Gary Gensler […]
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US President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to shape his administration with pro-crypto figures by nominating Bitcoin-friendly Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. On Nov. 13, Trump announced that he was picking Gaetz to focus on dismantling government weaponization, securing borders, curbing criminal organizations, and restoring public trust in the Justice Department. Gaetz’s nomination stirred mixed reactions […]
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Hashkey Group CEO Xiao Feng believes a pro-crypto Trump administration could pressure China to relax its stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Feng expressed his confidence that China’s crypto market will eventually open up, particularly if President Donald Trump and the US Congress adopt […]
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After Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown lost reelection, Elizabeth Warren said she would become the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee.
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two prominent crypto supporters—tech mogul Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy—to lead a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On Nov. 13, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he aims to eliminate government inefficiencies, slash excess regulations, and streamline federal spending through […]
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Donald Trump’s presidential election win was especially bullish for Ethereum, which has been held down by the SEC, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said.
The crypto lobby has made its mark on the US presidential elections.
Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new record on Nov. 10 by briefly crossing the $80,000 mark, data from CryptoSlate shows. Bitcoin’s all-time high price comes at the heels of Donald Trump winning the U.S. elections, which instilled hope of pro-crypto regulations. The largest cryptocurrency climbed 4.83% over the past 24 hours, peaking at $80,071.17 earlier […]
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Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January after winning the election on Tuesday. During the campaign, Trump made several promises to the crypto community, one of which was to fire the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairperson Gary Gensler on the first day of his presidency. Around […]
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Democrat Ruben Gallego was leading in a race for Arizona’s Senate race, while Republican Sam Brown trailed in Nevada.
President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering a roster of corporate attorneys and Republican regulators for leadership roles in key financial agencies, with plans to present a finalized shortlist soon, Reuters reported Nov. 7, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Among the top candidates for chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are Dan […]
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Contributions from Coinbase and statements from executives suggested that crypto companies were likely to keep pouring money into future US elections.
Jeff Hurd and Scott Perry, both in favor of FIT21, won close elections against their Democratic rivals for House seats in Colorado and Pennsylvania.
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market, called President Donald Trump’s victory hours before major media networks made projections, highlighting the accuracy of market-driven insights. By midnight EST, Polymarket indicated a 97% chance of Trump winning, well ahead of news outlets like CNN and the New York Times, which delayed calls on key swing states. According to […]
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Though Republicans won the US presidency and a majority in the Senate, it’s still unclear if Democrats will win enough seats to flip the House of Representatives.
Stablecoin and crypto-market structure bills may now see faster progress, the report said.
The 2024 US presidential election has brought a new wave of optimism for the cryptocurrency industry, with former President Donald Trump re-elected as the 47th president. Known for his support of Bitcoin and blockchain innovation, Trump gained significant backing from the crypto community during his campaign by making substantial promises to bolster the sector. Promises […]
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According to Fox News and AP News, Donald Trump is projected to win the 2024 US Presidential Election as of November 6, 10 A.M. GMT. In response, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $75,264.76, with market participants anticipating the implementation of Trump’s crypto-friendly policies. Trump’s return to the presidency places his extensive promises […]
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Having $169 million to spend on U.S. congressional elections can produce fast results in Washington, as the crypto sector's campaign-finance blitz this year helped rid it of a powerful Democratic senator who stood in the way of legislation and also populated Congress with a large number of new friends.
Crypto-friendly politicians are making significant gains in the ongoing US elections, with early results indicating strong support for candidates who advocate for digital assets. In the House of Representatives, 220 pro-crypto candidates have been elected, surpassing the 106 elected who are against crypto initiatives, according to Stand With Crypto. In the Senate races, pro-crypto candidates […]
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Polymarket soared to unprecedented highs on Election Day, with open interest reaching $463 million as users flocked to bet on the high-stakes race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. This surge marked a 40% increase in open interest from the previous week, underscoring Polymarket’s growing status as a pulse of political […]
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Outside of today’s Presidential Election, the crypto industry is significantly impacting the 2024 US Senate races by channeling substantial financial support to pro-cryptocurrency candidates, aiming to influence the legislative landscape. In the presidential race, Trump has been the more vocal crypto supporter, while Harris rarely mentioned the industry in her campaign messaging. The Stand With […]
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Fairshake, a nonpartisan super PAC focused on crypto interests in US politics, has successfully raised $78 million to support candidates who advocate for American blockchain and crypto innovation, according to a Nov. 4 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The funding includes over $30 million currently available and an additional $48 million in new commitments. Among the […]
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The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. After weeks of a neck-to-neck presidential campaign between the Democratic and Republican nominees, Donald Trump’s odds of being elected to President of the US are on the rise. According to betting market Polymarket, Trump leads Democrat candidate Kamala Harris by a whopping […]
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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced its departure from Project mBridge, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative developed in partnership with the People’s Bank of China and the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The project, designed to simplify cross-border payments through CBDCs, has raised concerns over potential […]
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The prospect of favorable regulations and Bitcoin’s hedge status mean that Bitcoin can weather any election result and even reach $100,000.
With the US presidential elections nearing and no clear frontrunner, uncertainty looms over what effect the victor will have on the crypto sector.
According to Paradigm, 20% of individuals surveyed indicated that they currently hold or have previously purchased crypto.
While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors.