Having contributed roughly $12 million to PACs supporting Kamala Harris, Chris Larsen said he hoped to see “bipartisan support and weight” for crypto in government starting in 2025.
The Defend American Jobs political action committee has spent more than $40 million on media buys supporting businessman Bernie Moreno’s Senate run.
The leading stablecoin issuer is comfortable holding its T-bills at a U.S. institution because it respects international sanctions, CEO Ardoino said in an interview.
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan responded to a recent New York Times article that scrutinized the platform, clarifying key points about its non-partisan stance and transparency. The article described Polymarket as a “crypto website where election odds swing in… favor” of former President Donald Trump, which Coplan felt mischaracterized the company’s purpose and operations. In a […]
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Representative Summer Lee took aim at crypto-backed Super PACs funding media buys that could have contributed to two Democratic lawmakers losing their primaries.
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the US will become more crypto-friendly regardless of which political party wins the upcoming election, CNBC reported on Oct. 24. Garlinghouse said during DC Fintech Week: “This is the most important election we’ve had, but I also believe no matter what happens, we’re going to have a more pro-crypto, […]
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. The legislation — House Bill 2481, also known as the “Bitcoin Rights” bill — seeks to protect residents’ rights to hold and use Bitcoin while […]
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As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto.
Chris Larsen suggested that Democratic lawmakers could have a “new approach to tech innovation” under a Kamala Harris presidency starting in 2025.
Ripple co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen said he'd added another $10 million in the Ripple-tied token {{XRP}} in an effort to boost Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrat faces off against former President Donald Trump in next month's election.
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Before his indictment on criminal charges, NYC Mayor Eric Adams promised to turn the city into a major crypto hub.
Some executives at crypto and blockchain firms have suggested prioritizing US congressional races over the presidential election.
Musk’s rhetoric painted a dire picture of the US economy while pitching his own recovery plan.
As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on cryptocurrency and blockchain.
The colossal campaign spending from the cryptocurrency industry is showing up in dominant fashion in Ohio's U.S. Senate race, where its political action committees have devoted $40 million to support Republican Bernie Moreno's opposition of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the crypto-skeptical chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.
As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come.
As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come.
House of Representatives members brought up FTX, Donald Trump’s token launch, and SEC Chair Gary Gensler at the “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing.
Michelle Bond was free on a $1 million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner Ryan Salame is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11.
The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
Trump and his family’s crypto ventures continue to expand as they aim to attract voters through supporting digital assets.
Crypto single-issue voters back Trump in pursuit of deregulating the US crypto industry and probably boosting their wallets, but do they grasp the broader economic policies at stake?
The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024’s “Day of Democracy.”
Georgia Representative Mike Collins previously disclosed purchasing up to $65,000 in ETH, but seems to have moved onto altcoin investments.
It’s unclear if the Independent presidential candidate will join forces with Donald Trump, but both are scheduled to speak in the same area on the same day.
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."
Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary.
According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans.
Depending on the November presidential election outcome, Fred Thiel said he would consider “looking outside the US” for Bitcoin mining firm MARA’s operations.