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Elections

Kamala Harris (Getty Images / Win McNamee)
Policy
Regulations
Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers
Chris Larsen's endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections, though his choice may be at odds with the company CEO's support...
Kamala Harris (Getty Images / Win McNamee)
By Camomile ShumbaJesse Hamilton
Sep 6, 2024 at 3:56 p.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2024
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Michel Barnier (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
Michel Barnier (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
Sep 5, 2024 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
Sep 5, 2024
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Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)
Markets
Polymarket
Donald Trumps Harris on Polymarket Once Again
Harris led Trump in early August and betting odds reached 50-50 on the marketplace last month but shifted to Trump’s favor over the weekend.
Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)
By Shaurya Malwa
Sep 2, 2024 at 8:49 a.m. UTC
Sep 2, 2024
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Kamala Harris. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
Policy
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Kamala Harris Can't Cede Crypto to Trump, Could be Difference in Battleground States: Think Tank
"Kamala Harris must lay out her own agenda for cryptoassets or she risks ceding the ground entirely to the Republicans," said the commentary from OMFIF’s Digital Monetary Inst...
Kamala Harris. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
By Amitoj Singh
Aug 2, 2024 at 9:44 a.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2024
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Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Finance
Bitcoin
Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as $500 a Pair
The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.
Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Shaurya Malwa
Aug 1, 2024 at 9:16 a.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2024
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The market ponders Joe Biden's future (Jon Tyson/Unsplash)
Policy
Polymarket
Biden Dropout Chances Rise to 68% After Covid Diagnosis
President Joe Biden said during an interview that if a medical condition emerged, he'd consider dropping out of the race.
The market ponders Joe Biden's future (Jon Tyson/Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
Jul 18, 2024 at 8:25 a.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2024
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Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner at SkyBridge Capital (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Policy
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Democrats Have Made a 'Horrific Mistake' on Crypto, Says SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci
The former White House Communications Director under President Trump spoke in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie.
Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner at SkyBridge Capital (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Helene Braun
Jul 17, 2024 at 2:21 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2024
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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 07: People are seen celebrating on the statue of Marianne on the Place de la Republique to celebrate after the Nouveau Front Populaire, an alliance of left wing parties including the far-left wing party, La France Insoumise came in first on July 07, 2024 in Paris, France. The National Rally party was expected to have a strong showing in the second round of France's legislative election, which was called by the French president last month after his party performed poorly in the European election, but first projections have shown an unexpected lead for French left wing alliance New Popular Front. (Photo by Remon Haazen/Getty Images)
News Analysis
Analysis
Prediction Markets and Polls Both Got the French Election Wrong
Plus: Polymarket traders remain skeptical about Biden's insistence he's staying in the U.S. presidential race; will ETH fall to $2,630?
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 07: People are seen celebrating on the statue of Marianne on the Place de la Republique to celebrate after the Nouveau Front Populaire, an alliance of left wing parties including the far-left wing party, La France Insoumise came in first on July 07, 2024 in Paris, France. The National Rally party was expected to have a strong showing in the second round of France's legislative election, which was called by the French president last month after his party performed poorly in the European election, but first projections have shown an unexpected lead for French left wing alliance New Popular Front. (Photo by Remon Haazen/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
Jul 8, 2024 at 2:03 p.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2024
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(Pourya Gohari / Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority
The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations.
(Pourya Gohari / Unsplash)
By Camomile Shumba
Jul 8, 2024 at 8:09 a.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2024
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(Pourya Gohari / Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Marine Le Pen's Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election
The new parliament is likely to be more polarised between left and right wings, making crypto policy development uncertain and difficult, said Mark Foster, the EU policy lead...
(Pourya Gohari / Unsplash)
By Camomile Shumba
Jul 1, 2024 at 10:55 a.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2024
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