Senator Chuck Schumer and 10 Democratic senators sided with Republicans to pass a resolution overturning an SEC rule on banks holding crypto, later vetoed by President Biden.
Jeremy Allaire discussed his impressions of Harris campaign representatives on crypto after attending a video call with industry leaders, White House officials, and US lawmakers.
The organization was apparently formed the same day Kamala Harris announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Missouri, Washington and Michigan residents will be able to vote in primaries for specific candidates backed or opposed by crypto interest groups.
Crypto users recognized that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was a relative unknown on crypto policy, but many expressed concerns about his general approach to regulation.
Walz has previously advocated for more stringent crypto regulations, to ensure the stability of the legacy financial system.
Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has seen a significant spike in website traffic, outpacing prominent DeFi platforms like Uniswap, dYdX, Compound, and GMX. The surge is primarily driven by intense interest in betting on the US presidential election, particularly on the potential face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Polymarket […]
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The JPMorgan boss didn’t mention any candidates by name, but his message left little doubt about whom he was referring to.
The race between presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be close in November — could crypto make a difference?
The race between presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump is expected to be close in November — could crypto make a difference?
Kamala Harris’s odds surged to 45% on Polymarket following Donald Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) panel. Polymarket, the prominent crypto betting platform, has seen a significant influx of wagers due to the turbulent US presidential election, prompting the platform to upgrade its infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the platform added MoonPay […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest pivot to align with the crypto industry is unlikely to sway the crucial voter base in the upcoming US presidential election, Benzinga reported July 30, citing Bernstein analysts. Reactive approach In a bid to reset relations with the crypto sector, Harris has been actively reaching out to major firms in […]
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Gary Peters joins Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, and Josh Shapiro as potential vice presidential candidates.
In a long X post on Saturday, Gemini crypto exchange co-founder Tyler Winklevoss accused the current White House Administration of unwillingness to engage with the crypto community. Tyler wrote that in June, he and his twin Cameron were disinvited from a crypto round table in Washington that was supposed to have the White House in […]
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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to sign an executive order on his first day in office if elected that would make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset for the US. Addressing attendees at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26, Kennedy outlined a vision where Bitcoin would play a key role in enhancing America’s economic […]
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US Senator Bill Hagerty passionately advocated for Bitcoin and the principles of decentralization during his speech at the Bitcoin2024 conference, highlighting the alignment of these values with American ideals of liberty and autonomy. Hagerty said during his appearance at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26 that the flagship crypto represents the fundamental principles of freedom […]
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The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX.
Protect Progress used roughly $415,000 to fund a media buy for former Aspiration CEO Andrei Cherny, a Democrat running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st District.
Former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on Polymarket — with a notable edge in every key swing state. Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market. It notably forecast that President Joe Biden would drop out of the presidential race several days before he made the announcement. As of […]
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Biden-related memecoins fell over 60% since the US president dropped out from the 2024 election.
DAIM CEO and founder Brian Korshain voiced strong optimism about the potential impact of former President Donald Trump’s support for Bitcoin and said his rumored plan to make it a strategic reserve asset for the US is “possible” but could be “very difficult to get it done.” During a CNBC interview, Korshain highlighted Trump’s anticipated […]
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Wall Street investment bank Jefferies analysts believe former President Donald Trump’s “overt support” for Bitcoin and crypto, combined with anticipated higher inflation, larger fiscal deficits, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve, could undermine the US dollar’s dominance as a store of wealth. The analysts said in a research report shared on social media on […]
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Former US President Donald Trump is rumored to make a groundbreaking announcement at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville. According to industry sources, the former President may have plans to unveil Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic reserve asset for the US. Satoshi Action Fund co-founder Dennis Porter and BnkToTheFuture founder Simon Dixon both shared […]
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Former US President Donald Trump almost banned Bitcoin in 2020, according to Mike Brock, the CEO of TBD, a division of Jack Dorsey‘s fintech firm Block Inc. In a July 18 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Brock stated: “Trump tried to ban Bitcoin in 2020, until Steve Mnuchin and a group of […]
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Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said JP Morgan chairman CEO Jamie Dimon has “changed his tune” toward Bitcoin and crypto, adding that he is willing to appoint the executive as Secretary of the Treasury. Trump revealed the long-standing Bitcoin critic’s softening stance during an interview with Bloomberg, where he also called […]
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Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes Bitcoin (BTC) prices “will be way higher” than people think, primarily driven by its growing role as a “safe haven” asset for the world and limited supply. Cuban made the prediction in a July 17 social media post, where he also shared his thoughts […]
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s recent comments to Coinage Media have reignited discussions about the potential inclusion of staking and in-kind creation/redemption features in crypto ETFs. Peirce emphasized that these elements, which were excluded from initial ETF offerings, could be revisited in the future. Peirce stated, “I think certainly something like staking or any feature of […]
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Numerous Silicon Valley insiders are reportedly donating to the Republican presidential nominee.
Crypto lobbying expenditures have surged dramatically over the past seven years, according to a new study by Social Capital Markets. The research reveals a staggering 1,386% increase in lobbying spend by crypto companies, rising from $2.72 million in 2017 to $40.42 million in 2023. The study highlights a significant acceleration in lobbying efforts, with nearly […]
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