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US Republican Party's election arm to accept cryptocurrency donations
17.6.2021
The NRCC said that it will collect all identifying data from individuals who donate with crypto
Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests
20.5.2021
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total...
Brazilians Can Now Bet on President Bolsonaro’s Reelection Bid on FTX
17.5.2021
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has launched a futures contract that allows Brazilian voters and traders in jurisdictions where the platform is available to bet on the outcome of Brazil’s next presidential election. With health and financial crises looming in the country, Jair...
Dutch Political Candidate Puts up ‘Bitcoin Is the Future’ Billboards With Laser Eyes
16.3.2021
Billboards saying “Bitcoin is the future,” featuring laser eyes, can now be seen in the Netherlands. They are part of an election campaign for Robert Valentine, the chairman of the Dutch Libertarian Party and candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election. Dutch Pro-Bitcoin...
FC Barcelona Presidential Election Gets A USD 72M Crypto Twist
5.3.2021
A leading candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona, one of the most famous football clubs in the world, claims he has negotiated a deal that would reportedly see a Hong Kong crypto exchange become the club’s main shirt sponsor in a deal worth USD 71.7 million a year.
Per BeSoccer, the claims...
Could blockchain end bitter vote-rigging disputes once and for all?
15.2.2021
There are fears that voting on the blockchain might not be practical. Instead, the real value of this technology may be linked to counting ballots afterwards
Purging Today’s Freedom Activists: Why Big Tech’s Censorship Isn’t Directed Solely at Trump Supporters
23.1.2021
There’s been a lot of unrest in the U.S. and just before the presidential election’s electoral vote, Big Tech took action and censored a great number of individuals and even competing social media platforms. Moreover, even after President Biden’s first few days in office, social...
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13.1.2021
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Millions of Venezuelans Voted via Blockchain in an Unofficial Anti-Maduro Referendum
17.12.2020
An unofficial referendum pursued by the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took place over the weekend in Venezuela powered by a blockchain platform, while at the same time, parliamentary elections called by the president Nicolás Maduro also had its scenario in a widely criticized...
Election dilemma: Putting data on blockchain doesn’t mean it’s correct
23.11.2020
For the first time ever, the results of a U.S. presidential election have been recorded on a blockchain. But is the data valid?
The US election seals China's victory in digital currency supremacy
21.11.2020
While there is an unclear future for digital currency development under Joe Biden’s presidency, China is leading the race
New MIT Paper Roundly Rejects Blockchain Voting as Solution to Election Woes
16.11.2020
Encryption inventor and head of MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative are among authors of a new paper that points out why blockchain and voting are a bad pairing
Cointelegraph Consulting: How the US election may impact Bitcoin price
13.11.2020
Analysis of past elections on other assets tell a positive story for Bitcoin, with holders already sitting in profit
Trump’s Post-Election Purge Reaches US Cybersecurity Agency
12.11.2020
CISA Director Krebs expects to be fired, Reuters reports. Hours earlier, his deputy resigned under pressure
Blockchain-Backed Election Art Sells for $66K, Animation Changes After Electoral College Decision
11.11.2020
While Americans wait for the official outcome of the electoral college, a blockchain-backed non-fungible token (NFT) called “Crossroad” will change to one of two animations featuring the 45th U.S. President Donald Trump. The animated election-based “Crossroad” NFT recently...
Biden Confirms Crypto-Savvy Gary Gensler Will Lead Financial Policy Transition Team
10.11.2020
Gary Gensler, Simon Johnson and Mehrsa Baradaran are among the policy experts versed in crypto and blockchain issues named to Biden’s transition team
Digital Voting Is Coming. Let’s Do It Right.
10.11.2020
Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private
First Mover: What’s Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster
9.11.2020
Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team starts to meet
Second Stimulus Checks: When Direct Payments to Americans Will Come Under Joe Biden
9.11.2020
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election is affecting how fast Americans will receive their second stimulus checks. With Joe Biden named the president-elect, Americans are eager to know how soon they will receive the second round of direct payments. When Second Stimulus Checks Are Coming Many...
As US election dust settles, crypto traders and analysts eye new administration
9.11.2020
Traders and analysts across the Twittersphere and beyond chime in on crypto's future