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Crypto PAC Spent Millions to Get Alabama Candidate on Path Toward Congress
17.4.2024
Shomari Figures, a Washington insider with a lengthy progressive resume, didn't pull in the most money in direct contributions as he sought one of Alabama's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Still, the crypto-friendly candidate dominated the crowded field of fellow Democrats and then...
Stepn Rewards Move-to-Earn Users With $30 Million in FSL Points Airdrop
10.4.2024
On Wednesday, the Web3 fitness and move-to-earn platform Stepn unveiled a $30 million airdrop campaign, offering participants the chance to earn FSL points that can be exchanged for GMT tokens. Stepn Reveals $30M Airdrop, Precedes Big Brand Collaboration The Solana-based Stepn has begun...
Crypto Seeks to Make Mark on U.S. Elections During 'Super Tuesday'
5.3.2024
The long list of primary elections Tuesday across 15 U.S. states will steer the fates of many seats in Congress and further solidifies the presidential showdown later this year, but Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said it's also a "chance to send a message" to federal politicians who've declined...
Crypto Political Group Fairshake Targets California Senate Candidate Katie Porter
13.2.2024
The U.S. crypto industry's most prominent campaign-finance organization, Fairshake, is going after Sen. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), spending a part of its war chest to try to derail the progressive lawmaker
US voters across 4 swing states oppose anti-crypto pres candidates: Coinbase
20.9.2023
A poll of voters in New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania found 55% would be less likely to vote for anti-web3 presidential candidate, said Coinbase
Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves
19.9.2023
Coinbase is intensifying its efforts to bring about positive changes in U.S. legislation in the crypto sector with a new media campaign it launched today. The company is spearheading multiple initiatives aimed at influencing lawmakers and ensuring clearer crypto regulation....
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Coinbase Attempts to Push Crypto Legislation Forward in U.S. with Latest Moves
19.9.2023
Coinbase is intensifying its efforts to bring about positive changes in U.S. legislation in the crypto sector with a new media campaign it launched today. The company is spearheading multiple initiatives aimed at influencing lawmakers and ensuring clearer crypto regulation....
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FTX Founder’s Expert Witnesses Face Exclusion in Fraud Trial
29.8.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on Monday seeking to bar all seven of Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed expert witnesses from testifying in the former FTX CEO’s upcoming fraud trial. Federal prosecutors cited issues with the witnesses’ reliability and accused them...
Federal Reserve CBDC Would Threaten Privacy and Freedom, Report Warns
22.8.2023
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) recently sounded the alarm on the potential dangers of transitioning to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This revelation, in a report penned by Michael Faulkender and David Vasquez, highlights the probable perils associated with the Federal...
Bankman-Fried Donated $100 Million of FTX Money to Politicians, Prosecutors Claim
16.8.2023
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) spent more than $100 million of customer funds on political donations, according to an amended indictment. On Monday, U.S. federal prosecutors also alleged that he used two FTX executives as “straw donors” to evade contribution limits....
Former FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame to Plead the Fifth, Declares Himself ‘Unavailable as a Witness’
15.8.2023
U.S. federal prosecutors have unveiled court documents indicating that ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is entangled in a web of allegations, with illegal political campaign financing being a significant charge. In light of these allegations against SBF, Ryan Salame, FTX Digital Markets’...
Ex-FTX exec Salame won’t testify in alleged illegal campaign donation case
15.8.2023
Ryan Salame plans to plead the Fifth if he is asked to testify at Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial, according to United States prosecutors
Californian Regulator Updates Campaign Policy For Cryptocurrency Donations
11.8.2023
The California Fair Political Practices Commission has rolled out fresh disclosure requirements for politicians and political candidates seeking donations in digital assets.
A newly released agenda for the next commission’s meeting shows the latest updates on which political parties are to work...
California commission outlines campaign disclosure requirements for crypto
11.8.2023
The California Fair Political Practices Commission has released disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency contributions made to political candidates and committees
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried to Face Campaign Finance Charge, Prosecutors Say
9.8.2023
Founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, will be held accountable for alleged campaign finance violations, U.S. prosecutors indicated on Tuesday. The charge was dropped earlier because the extradition treaty with the Bahamas prevents adding further charges without prior permission...
Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends Official, Smiles Behind 'This Is Fine' Meme
9.8.2023
Florida Governor, Disney hater, and high-heeled shoe fan Ron DeSantis announced the immediate suspension of a democratically elected state attorney on August 9 with the help of an online meme. The resulting scene is sad, confusing, and yet another example of how the terminally online politician...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies for 2024 Presidential Campaign
6.8.2023
On August 4, 2023, Miami Republican mayor Francis Suarez announced that he’s accepting cryptocurrencies for campaign donations. The 2024 presidential candidate revealed the decision to accept digital currencies during a Coindesk TV broadcast. 2024 Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez...
US State of Minnesota Okays Crypto Donations to Political Campaign Committees
29.7.2023
Minnesota has become one of the few U.S. states to permit crypto donations to political campaign committees. However, according to the state’s new rules, crypto donations must be converted to U.S. dollars within five days. In the event of price changes within the five-day grace period, these...
A ‘Two-Tiered Justice System’ — Public Reacts to DOJ Dropping Campaign Finance Charges Against FTX Co-Founder
27.7.2023
In a court filing released Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped campaign finance charges against disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Prosecutors said the charges were dropped in accordance with U.S. treaty obligations to the Bahamas. Sam Bankman-Fried Cleared of Campaign...
Sam Bankman-Fried to have campaign donation charge dropped: Prosecutors
27.7.2023
The FTX co-founder may be able to face one less charge relating to his alleged mismanagement of the cryptocurrency exchange