The failed assassination attempt on the former US president may (perversely) be good for crypto. “Trump’s victory odds just went up significantly.”
Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plan to send representatives to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and, later, the Democratic National Convention (DNC). On July 15, Politico said the firms would first “make their case to GOP power brokers” to support an election outcome that produces policies favorable to the industry, highlighting widespread Republican support […]
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The Ohio senator reported holding up to $250,000 worth of Bitcoin in 2022 and has supported specific pro-crypto legislation.
Former President Donald Trump picked pro-crypto senator J.D. Vance as his running mate and became the Republican party’s official Presidential nominee on July 15. In a July 15 announcement on Truth Social, Trump declared the Ohio senator would join his ticket as the vice-presidential Republican candidate. The Republican party subsequently announced that Trump had obtained enough […]
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The reported fundraiser will come after the Republican National Convention, in which delegates are expected to nominate Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate.
Bitcoin price soared above the $60,000 mark over the weekend following a failed assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the flagship digital asset rose to a multi-week high of $62,980 during the early trading hours of July 15, with experts pointing out that the Trump situation re-awakened the market. […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly accepted a proposal with exceptions for certain institutions affected by the controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121), according to Bloomberg Tax. The SEC has allowed some banks and brokerages to bypass balance sheet reporting through new business practices that provide exceptions to the crypto […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the need for substantive action in crypto regulation following a pivotal roundtable discussion with key industry and government figures. The event — hosted by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) — gathered prominent figures such as entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, and Circle Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte. […]
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Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump has garnered increased support from his party following his recent embrace of cryptocurrencies, according to a new Paradigm-sponsored survey. Last month, Paradigm, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, polled 1,025 likely Republican voters’ views on the emerging industry, revealing their deep trust for the current financial system […]
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Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll released on Wednesday.
Republicans have included Bitcoin and crypto in their official platform for the 2024 election which is set for a final vote July 9, according to the Hill. The inclusion of crypto and Bitcoin reflects former President Trump’s recent statements and a broader shift within the party toward embracing digital assets and blockchain technology. Per the […]
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Former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House is expected to trigger a significant surge in Bitcoin’s value, the Financial Times reported July 5, citing various analysts. According to the FT, the concept of a “Trump trade” is increasingly gaining traction among crypto traders due to the former President’s “perceived pro-crypto stance and […]
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Bundestag member Joana Cotar strongly criticized the German government’s recent decision to sell a substantial portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The German government recently moved over $195 million worth of Bitcoin to various crypto exchanges, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp. The move has contributed to increased market volatility, with Bitcoin prices experiencing notable fluctuations. Critics […]
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It’s unclear what a Labour Party government could mean for digital assets in the U.K., but according to one poll, many voters want politicians to consider the industry.
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel confirmed speculation that the company’s Solana spot ETF proposal bets on Donald Trump winning the US presidency. The deadline for VanEck’s application is set for March 2025, which would put it well beyond the aftermath of the US Presidential elections in November. Sigel simply responded with a […]
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Kraken founder Jesse Powell said he donated $1 million, mainly Ethereum, to support former US President Donald Trump‘s re-election bid. In a June 28 statement, Powell explained that the donation was meant to help the US maintain its leadership in blockchain technology. He said: “I am excited to join other leaders from our community to […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms, soon to be Joe Biden’s senior campaign adviser, told the media that crypto is a nonpartisan issue. On June 27, Bottoms told The Hill that crypto is “a nonpolitical and unifying issue that has received bipartisan support,” adding that crypto has attracted attention from voters across the US. She added that crypto […]
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Coinbase has taken a bold step in its ongoing struggle with financial regulators. As Fox Business reported, the company has filed lawsuits against both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in a Washington, DC district court, seeking access to internal documents related to crypto regulation. According to Fox […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes SEC chair Gary Gensler’s actions could jeopardize President Joe Biden’s chances in the upcoming November elections. Garlinghouse made the statement via social media platform X in reaction to Gensler’s June 25 Bloomberg interview. In the interview, Gensler reiterated his previous critiques of the crypto industry, describing it as highly centralized and largely non-compliant […]
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Donald Trump seems to have doubled down on digital assets after he was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York.
Trump’s potential reelection could mean more crypto-friendly regulation that could boost mainstream adoption.
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have been collectively refunded around $310,800 by the Trump 47 Committee since they exceeded the maximum amount of donation allowed by federal law, a campaign official told Bloomberg. The founders of Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini crypto exchange each donated $1 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to former president Donald Trump, […]
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Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss endorsed former US President Donald Trump and said they intend to vote for him in November because he is the “pro-Bitcoin, pro-crypto and pro-business choice.” The Winklevoss twins’ also announced that they’ve each donated $1 million in Bitcoin to the Trump Presidential campaign. The former President has recently […]
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Gemini CEO Tyler and his twin brother Cameron Winklevoss, the company's president, have made two of the first major presidential contributions from prominent crypto executives, favoring former President Donald Trump with $1 million each in support, Tyler explained Thursday in a extensive posting on X.
The Republican Party of Idaho has vehemently opposed the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States, advocating instead for using decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin. This stance was outlined in a recent report from the party’s 2024 convention platform committee session. The report stated: “We oppose the creation of a […]
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Over the weekend, Bitcoin Magazine reported that US Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California’s 17th congressional district, is set to host a Bitcoin and blockchain roundtable in Washington, D.C., in early July, according to a private email sent by Khanna’s office and seen by Bitcoin Magazine. Khanna’s office reportedly described the upcoming meeting as “the most […]
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The billionaire investor also intimated that any political aspirations Gensler had would amount to nothing due to the SEC chairman’s stance against cryptocurrency
US Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced legislation aimed at abolishing the Federal Reserve, a move he says was inspired by a seminal book on Bitcoin. The bill, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act,” marks the first attempt in a decade to dismantle the nation’s central banking system. It was introduced by Massie in […]
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CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero could replace Martin Gruenberg after allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC.
Donald Trump promised to halt the anti-crypto policies of US President Joe Biden and SEC chair Gary Gensler within an hour of taking office if he is re-elected, Reuters said on June 7. Palantir adviser Jacob Helberg recounted Trump’s statements during a June 6 San Francisco fundraiser, referring to Trump’s target as the “Biden-Gensler crusade […]
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