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Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei trails as Argentina’s presidential election goes to run-off
23.10.2023
Anti-establishment Javier Milei was the touted favorite in Argentina’s presidential election but is trailing in second place with 90% of the vote counted
‘Elizabeth Warren Chalked the Field’: Former Congressmen Tim Ryan (D) and David McIntosh (R) on the Prospects for Crypto Legislation Before the Election
16.10.2023
David McIntosh says the SEC’s approach to crypto “makes the consumer and the investor much more vulnerable.”
“CBDC to Aid Taxation” Argentina’s Central Bank Backs Massa’s Plan For a Digital Peso
5.10.2023
Argentina’s central bank has expressly backed Sergio Massa’s bid to roll out a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) if elected President.
Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera, a director of Banco Central de la República Argentina explained that a ‘digital peso’ will offer multiple benefits for...
Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to 'solve' hyperinflation
4.10.2023
Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank
Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Have Crypto Policy Ready by Thanksgiving
22.9.2023
Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is working on a crypto policy framework that he aims to finalize by Thanksgiving. The Republican criticized the regulation-by-enforcement approach of U.S. government agencies like the securities regulator under the administration of President Joe Biden and vowed...
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
‘The State Destroys Wealth’ — Javier Milei on Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
17.9.2023
Argentina faces hyperinflation, with the annual inflation rate at its highest since the early ’90s. The country’s general election is set for next month, and economist Javier Milei is projected to win by a wide margin. In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Milei attributed...
‘Brazilian Crypto Scam Firm Donated $122k to Bolsonaro Election Campaign,’ Lawmakers Told
14.9.2023
An investor in a suspected Brazilian crypto pyramid has claimed the firm behind the “scam” donated over $122,000 to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s 2018 election campaign.
Per O Globo, the allegations came to light at a recent parliamentary hearing, as the nation’s lawmakers continue to investigate...
Singapore's New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto 'Slightly Crazy'
4.9.2023
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has previously called crypto "purely speculative" and "slightly crazy," was officially elected as Singapore's president early Saturday morning
Court Ruling in Favor of Grayscale Clears Path for Bitcoin Innovation in US: Vivek Ramaswamy
1.9.2023
Grayscale’s court win over the U.S. securities regulator will help keep crypto innovation in America, Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is convinced. While praising the “strong decision,” Ramaswamy also commented that the case should have never reached the courts. Federal Courts...
CBDC Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race
29.8.2023
Suarez previously said his campaign will accept bitcoin donation and said he would ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC), if elected
A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind
28.8.2023
Crypto was on fire as a topic in the early U.S. presidential campaigning, but the first Republican debate last week showed it may not be an issue that has legs with candidates trying to grasp mainstream attention. While we wait to see whether digital assets come up at the Republican primary debate...
Polymarket Wagers Favor Trump for Nomination; Ramaswamy’s Bid Gains Momentum
25.8.2023
Following the initial Republican debate and an exclusive interview between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, wagers on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket suggest Trump is leading, with presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy trailing the former president....
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...
‘Our Country Is Going to Hell’ — Trump Warns of US Losing Global Currency Dominance
17.8.2023
The 45th president and previous White House occupant, Donald Trump cautions that America is in danger of losing its global influence. In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Trump stated while the U.S. retains significant power, its position is “waning” concerning its currency. The Diminishing Dollar?...
Trump’s Crypto Wallet Makes $2.8 Million in Income, FEC Filing Shows
17.8.2023
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has provided new data about his crypto income and holdings in a financial disclosure to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The submission contains information about the balance of an ethereum wallet, which collects proceeds from the sales of Trump-branded...
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...
Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Javier Milei Takes Surprising Lead in Argentine Presidential Primary Election
15.8.2023
Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who supports abolishing the central bank and has praised Bitcoin (BTC), secured an unforeseen triumph by winning the primary presidential election in Argentina.
With 90% of the vote counted, Milei from the "La Libertad Avanza" party secured 30.5%. The "Juntos...
Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei wins most votes in Argentina primary election
14.8.2023
Argentine presidential hopeful Javier Milei — a pro-Bitcoin, anti-central bank libertarian — has won a majority of the votes in a primary election
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
11.8.2023
The Federal Election Commission in the U.S. unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence