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Election 2024

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said crypto could be a factor in key Senate contests this year. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown's
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said there's an effort underway to ensure Republicans trying to take seats from Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are versed in crypto advocacy.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said crypto could be a factor in key Senate contests this year. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 9, 2024 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
RegulationsSherrod BrownCynthia LummisSenate Banking CommitteeCongressElection 2024
South Korea flag (Daniel Bernard/ Unsplash)
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South Korea’s April 10 Election: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe
In South Korea’s election, voters casting their ballot based on crypto policies could be decisive given the predictions of a tight election.
South Korea flag (Daniel Bernard/ Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
RegulationsSouth KoreaCryptoElectionsDo KwonTerraElection 2024South Korea Election
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Crypto Fan Won Ohio Senate Primary That Could Alter the Industry's U.S. Destiny
Bernie Moreno will be the Republican nominee for Senate in Ohio, facing Sen. Sherrod Brown in this year's general election.
U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 20, 2024 at 2:26 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2024
RegulationsOhioSherrod BrownElection 2024SenateSenate Banking Committee
President Trump Delivers Remarks in New Orleans; Jan 14, 2019
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Nearly $100M Wagered on U.S. Presidential Election on Polymarket
Bettors on the crypto-based prediction market platform see a clear path to victory for Trump, and are bullish on Ethereum's ETH hitting an all-time high in 2024 – just not bef...
President Trump Delivers Remarks in New Orleans; Jan 14, 2019
By Sam ReynoldsShaurya Malwa
Mar 18, 2024 at 1:49 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2024
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the clear favorite among voters who own crypto, according to a new poll. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Trump is Clear Favorite Among Crypto-Owning Voters in U.S. Presidential Race: Poll
A poll commissioned by crypto investment firm Paradigm concluded that a large share of U.S. voters hold crypto and aren't happy with the current financial system.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the clear favorite among voters who own crypto, according to a new poll. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 14, 2024 at 7:58 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2024
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)
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Crypto Seeks to Make Mark on U.S. Elections During 'Super Tuesday'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls primaries a "chance to send a message" to U.S. politicians ignoring digital assets policy issues.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 5, 2024 at 10:32 p.m. UTC
Mar 5, 2024
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Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of Its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation
The former U.S. president had previously said he was "not a fan" of cryptocurrencies and called central bank digital currencies dangerous, vowing not to allow them if elected....
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By Amitoj Singh
Feb 23, 2024 at 10:07 a.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2024
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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2015 (TechCrunch/Wikimedia)
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Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $4.9M From Winklevoss Twins: Report
Overall, Fairshake has raised more than $85 million to support leaders who endorse crypto and blockchain.
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2015 (TechCrunch/Wikimedia)
By Amitoj Singh
Feb 21, 2024 at 6:59 a.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2024
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U.K Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (U.K. Parliament)
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UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the U.K. government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets...
U.K Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (U.K. Parliament)
By Amitoj Singh
Feb 20, 2024 at 6:55 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2024
RegulationsUKEnglandFCACrypto AssetsStakingStablecoinsLegislationElection 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' departure from the presidential campaign field likely means less crypto talk in the 2024 election. (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)
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Bailing DeSantis May Leave Deafening Crypto Silence in 2024 Presidential Race
The Florida governor and Vivek Ramaswamy had been the most strident Republican voices on digital assets issues for 2024, but both gave way to the Trump political juggernaut.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' departure from the presidential campaign field likely means less crypto talk in the 2024 election. (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jan 22, 2024 at 6:57 p.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2024
AnalysisRegulationRon DeSantisVivek ramaswamyPresidential electionElection 2024