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Prosecutors will still consider Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged campaign finance scheme at trial
8.8.2023
Rather than reinstating a count on campaign finance violations to SBF’s indictment, the Justice Department said it will consider the evidence as part of a wire fraud charge
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, DOJ Says
8.8.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice still plans to argue that Sam Bankman-Fried conducted an "illegal campaign finance" scheme when it goes to trial in October, prosecutors said Tuesday, two weeks after saying they couldn't bring a campaign finance charge against the FTX founder due to treaty obligations
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...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin
4.8.2023
Bitcoin-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be accepting donations in bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto for his presidential campaign, he announced on CoinDesk TV on Friday
Shiba Inu lead developer queries Coinbase's 'Onchain Summer' campaign
4.8.2023
Kusama responded to Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong's update with the statement, "If it isn't a shadowcat, it's a copycat."
Rep. George Santos Tried to Broker Cryptocurrency Deal with Donor During Congressional Campaign
31.7.2023
US Republican Congressman George Santos attempted to set up a crypto-related investment deal with a donor during an election campaign in 2020, according to a recent New York Times report.
The crypto investment scheme was pitched to a loyal Republican donor during Santos’ first Congressional...
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...
Sam Bankman-Fried Maybe Hasn’t Escaped Campaign Finance Charges
28.7.2023
Prosecutors just withdrew a campaign finance charge ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial this October. That doesn’t mean the U.S. Department of Justice is letting the FTX founder off on alleged criminal conduct, however – and campaign finance charges could still be tried later
DOJ Drops Campaign Finance Charge Against Sam Bankman-Fried Due to Treaty Obligations with The Bahamas
28.7.2023
On July 26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) informed federal judge Lewis A. Kaplan that they "do not intend to proceed" with a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
This decision came after consulting with The Bahamas regarding the campaign finance charges mentioned...
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 Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ Says
27.7.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice informed a federal judge that it did "not intend to proceed" with a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after consulting with The Bahamas over whether it was included in an extradition document last year
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
FTX Executive Investigated for Potential Campaign Finance Violations in Congressional Bid
12.7.2023
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame and his girlfriend Michelle Bond, a former congressional candidate, are under investigation for potential violations of campaign-finance law.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are probing whether the couple unlawfully evaded federal limits on campaign contributions...
US authorities are investigating former FTX exec for potential campaign finance violations: Report
11.7.2023
FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame was the individual who first reported FTX to Bahmanian authorities, but he reportedly may face charges of his own in the United States
Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ
11.7.2023
Ryan Salame is being investigated for potentially illegally avoiding federal limits on contributions to his girlfriend's congressional campaign last year
UK Regulator Ramped Up Campaign Against Crypto ATMs in May and June
11.7.2023
The financial watchdog conducted inspections in conjunction with the South West Regional Organized Crime Unit and the police forces of Greater London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr Holds Up to $250,000 in Bitcoin, Records Show
9.7.2023
According to a report published on Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, holds between $100,000 and $250,000 in bitcoin (BTC). The holdings contradict his statements at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in May, where Kennedy claimed he was not an investor. Kennedy’s...
‘Bidenomics’ Agenda Struggles to Gain Support as Joe Biden’s Approval Ratings Plummet
4.7.2023
Over the past week, U.S. president Joe Biden has been engaged in discussions regarding his economic agenda, commonly referred to as “Bidenomics,” with the aim of establishing a strong groundwork for his 2024 reelection campaign. Emphasizing the potential to revive the cherished...
Change the Code Blasts Wall Street for Propping Up Bitcoin Initiatives
30.6.2023
Change The Code, a Greenpeace-backed initiative that seeks to change Bitcoin’s consensus algorithm, has blasted Wall Street companies for the support they are showing to Bitcoin-related activities. On social media, it has called out companies like Fidelity, Blackrock, JPMorgan, and Goldman...
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
12.6.2023
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”