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Memecoin frenzy intensifies as US election nears
22.7.2024
Political memecoins are running rampant ahead of the US 2024 presidential election, reflecting both the excitement and turmoil of the race
Messari CEO Selkis Resigns After Controversial Political Posts
21.7.2024
Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari, has stepped down as CEO, following controversial social media posts. He will transition to Senior Advisor, while Eric Turner takes over as interim CEO. “This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harm’s...
Messari CEO Ryan Selkis resigns after political, discriminatory posts
19.7.2024
Selkis stepped down as CEO of Messari following statements on social media platform X. Eric Turner will head the company
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance
18.7.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years...
Ripple CEO Blasts Political Divide Over Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation
18.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s...
Vitalik Buterin Argues Against Supporting Political Candidates Based Only On 'Pro-Crypto' Stances
17.7.2024
The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver
17.7.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's blockchain tech newsletter, we look at the "alternative news source" that Polymarket's prediction-betting site has become
Ripple backs Deaton with $1M donation in senate race against Warren
16.7.2024
Ripple has the back of one its strongest supporters in his attempt to unseat powerful Senate crypto foe Elizabeth Warren
Trump’s Election Odds Continue to Surge Post-Assassination Attempt: Polymarket Bets Hit 71%
15.7.2024
Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, prediction market odds on Polymarket saw Trump’s chances of winning the election rise to 68%. Days after the event, Trump’s odds have continued to rise with the chances of winning the 2024 general election up to 71%....
Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?
12.7.2024
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play...
Polymarket Odds of Biden Dropping Out Spike to 61% After Pelosi Urges 2024 Decision
10.7.2024
On Wednesday, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Joe Biden to decide soon on whether to run, stating that “time is running short.” Following this, Polymarket bets surged to 61% in the afternoon, reflecting the odds of Biden stepping down. Currently, those odds have...
Project 2025: A Plan to Reform the US Federal Reserve and End Its ‘Monetary Dysfunction’
7.7.2024
According to “Project 2025,” initiated by the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, there is a strategy aimed at implementing conservative policies effectively within the first 180 days of the next U.S. Presidential Administration. An integral part of this plan, aside from...
UBS Rates Gold as Most Preferred Geopolitical Hedge and Portfolio Diversifier
7.7.2024
UBS sees gold as an attractive geopolitical hedge and portfolio diversifier, rating the metal as most preferred in its investment lessons for the second half of the year report. The bank highlights strong market performance driven by AI investment and recommends diversified portfolios across...
Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions
6.7.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with his family’s help, according to emails reviewed by...
2024 Election Bets Propel Polymarket to $111 Million in June Volume
6.7.2024
According to metrics, the prediction market Polymarket has experienced notable volume over the past few weeks, with the firm reporting it accrued over $100 million in June and $8.2 million on the day the 2024 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden debated on stage. The Rising Influence...
Crypto investor doubles Solana donations to pro-crypto PAC
5.7.2024
The conservative Sentinel Action Fund supports four pro-crypto U.S. Senate candidates
SBF family linked to $100M FTX scandal, legal trouble looms
5.7.2024
According to emails seen by the WSJ, Sam Bankman-Fried’s family allegedly funneled millions from FTX to political causes, raising significant legal questions
Trump’s 2024 Election Odds Jump to 66% on Polymarket; GOP Expected to Control Congress
3.7.2024
Donald Trump’s prospects of winning the 2024 election have risen, with the prediction market Polymarket reporting his odds at 66% as of July 2, 2024. Meanwhile, a wager worth $294 million indicates that incumbent President Joe Biden’s chances stand at 18%. Trump Favored Over Biden in 2024 Election...
Solana ETF Approval Odds Rise Amid Potential Political Shifts, Analyst Says
29.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has stated that the odds of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved within the next 12 months are closely linked to the likelihood of a change in the U.S. presidency. He noted that it is “safe to say the chances of both are higher today than...
Vivek Ramaswamy’s VP Prospects Spike 1,100% on Prediction Market Polymarket
26.6.2024
Following speculation that former President Donald Trump might select Republican Vivek Ramaswamy as his vice presidential candidate, Ramaswamy’s chances have significantly increased on prediction platforms like Polymarket. Over the last three days, his odds have jumped by 1,100%. Ramaswamy...