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Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue
4.5.2023
The U.S. has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?
RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race
3.5.2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the latest presidential candidate from one of the most famous U.S. political families, is introducing a number of crypto issues in his newly announced campaign to challenge Joe Biden
Thai political party looking at PM race promises $300 in crypto upon victory: Report
7.4.2023
The country's next general election will be held on May 14, at which time all 500 seats in Thailand's House of Representatives will be up for grabs
Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells Notice
23.3.2023
Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to "contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls" in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto
State caps or federal regulation: What's next for political crypto donations
13.3.2023
The industry isn’t having the best of its moments now, but the topic of campaign donations in crypto remains a relatively safe space for innovation
Reviewing El Salvador’s Bukele Predictions for 2022: What Went Wrong?
2.1.2023
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador and die-hard Bitcoin enthusiast, formulated a series of predictions about the behavior of bitcoin and the crypto ecosystem for the past year. These included the top price of bitcoin, the influence of the cryptocurrency on U.S. elections, the issuance of...
US election agency approves use of NFTs as campaign fundraising incentive
23.12.2022
According to the FEC, DataVault will receive “reasonable compensation” for each NFT issued to contributors, as well as track all tokens issued for its own records
SBF prosecutors reportedly dig into donations made to top US Democrats
18.12.2022
Democratic members from the DNC, the DCCC and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries were contacted by SBF prosecutors for information to aid their ongoing investigations
Indictment against SBF unsealed, contains 8 counts of financial and elections fraud
13.12.2022
The indictment from the Southern District of New York names only Sam Bankman-Fried, but contains allegations of illegal activities by “individuals known and unknown” as well
Elon Musk alleges SBF donated over $1B to Democrats: "Where did it go?"
4.12.2022
SBF made the “highest ROI trade of all time” by donating $40 million to the right people for getting away with stealing over $10 billion, said Will Manidis, the CEO of ScienceIO
Elon Musk Suspects Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Donated Over $1 Billion to Support Democrats
4.12.2022
Tesla CEO and Twitter chief Elon Musk says that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) probably donated over $1 billion to support the Democratic Party, which would be a much larger sum than the number publicly disclosed. Many people slammed Musk for making accusations without providing proof....
Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?
21.11.2022
With election integrity under assault in the United States and elsewhere, is blockchain technology part of the solution? Greenland explores voting options
Law Decoded, Nov. 7–14: How regulators reacted to the FTX crash
15.11.2022
While some lawmakers expressed their eagerness to quick up the regulatory progress, others blamed the SEC in FTX's monopoly
Post-election roundup: Who were the pro- and anti-crypto winners and losers from the US Midterms?
9.11.2022
Political newcomer and Bitcoin holder J.D. Vance will take Rob Portman's U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, but majority control of both chambers of Congress has yet to be decided
Midterm Elections 2022: Crypto Live Blog
9.11.2022
The U.S. votes for the House and Senate today. Control of the legislature is up for grabs. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, Jesse Hamilton and Cheyenne Ligon will bring you live updates on the crypto market’s reaction and what the results could mean for the industry
US Midterm Elections to Set the Tone for Bitcoin Miners' Future
8.11.2022
The midterm elections are key to determining the industry’s future, which is increasingly under attack by environmental advocates
US Midterm Elections: Outcome Will Decide the Future of Crypto Legislation – Republicans to Gain Majority?
8.11.2022
The US midterm elections are underway, and the outcome could have a larger impact on the future of crypto regulation than most people believe....
Read More: US Midterm Elections: Outcome Will Decide the Future of Crypto Legislation – Republicans to Gain Majority?
Single-issue crypto voters weigh in on midterms before US Election Day
8.11.2022
The outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hit 2-Week Lows, Ahead of US Midterms
8.11.2022
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Tuesday, as markets prepared for the U.S. midterm elections. Cryptocurrencies were swept by a red wave today, as some Democratic investors expect that American voters will also be favoring such a wave in the political arena. Ethereum also moved lower, dropping below...
Here’s what you should know about the upcoming US midterms: Law Decoded, Oct. 31–Nov. 7
7.11.2022
Despite a common mantra about the nonpartisan nature of crypto, there are certain correlations evident ahead of the United States elections