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The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops
31.7.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain tech, we examine U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's call for a national "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve." We've also got photos from the Bitcoin Nashville conference, where it seemed like nearly everyone was talking about staple-gunning layer-2...
Bitcoin price closes in on all-time high as political and TradFi tone and tenor shift
29.7.2024
BTC price rallied as an improved regulatory outlook in the US and a series of improvements in the Bitcoin ecosystem altered investor expectations
Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event
27.7.2024
The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political...
Several AI Chatbots Predict Trump Victory in 2024 Election, Two Decline to Answer
27.7.2024
Over recent weeks, Bitcoin.com News has been covering prediction markets linked to the U.S. election. Our newsdesk also tested various artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast the prices of bitcoin, gold, and ethereum by the end of 2024. In this particular experiment, we consulted nine...
Polymarket Bettors Predict 84% Chance of Trump-Harris Debate Before Election
26.7.2024
According to the blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, there is an 84% likelihood that former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate before the election. Trump has shown hesitation to debate Harris until her official nomination, citing significant...
‘Cast a vote, but don’t join a cult’ — Edward Snowden at Bitcoin 2024
26.7.2024
The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners
‘Cast a vote, but don’t join a cult’ — Edward Snowden at Bitcoin 2024
26.7.2024
The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners
Judge approves delaying forfeiture of donations from FTX-funded PACs
26.7.2024
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly donated roughly $40 million directly to political candidates and PACs in 2022 before the collapse of his crypto exchange
Political undertones stand out as Bitcoin 2024 hits Nashville
25.7.2024
The Bitcoin 2024 conference is underway in Nashville - with Donald Trump's address scheduled for July 27 a major drawcard to the event
Harris vs. Trump: Polls Show Tight Race as Betting and Prediction Markets Favor Trump
24.7.2024
After Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for the U.S. presidency in the 2024 election, recent polls show she is performing competitively against Donald Trump in hypothetical matchups. However, betting markets suggest Trump is favored to win, with Polymarket odds giving Trump a 63% chance over...
Stonex Bullion’s Analyst Predicts Gold Increase Due to Heightened Political Confusion
23.7.2024
Gold prices are poised to rise due to the current political uncertainty in the United States, according to Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis at Stonex Bullion. This comes as economic indicators suggest potential changes in monetary policy. Stonex Analyst Rhona O’Connell: Gold...
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%....