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Nevada adds blockchain security in wake of fake electors fiasco

[Dec 10 8:54 PM] The announcement’s timing is noteworthy, with the 2024 US presidential race having finished a month prior.

How Trump’s victory has divided the crypto community

[Nov 29 2:15 PM] While many crypto community members celebrated Donald Trump’s reelection, some may have felt differently.

Ripple contributes another $25M to Fairshake PAC before US midterms

[Nov 26 4:46 PM] A majority of pro-crypto or crypto-neutral candidates won their races in 2024, many of whom were supported by media buys from PACs like Fairshake.

Gensler’s SEC made US ‘nearly untenable’ for crypto firms, say observers

[Nov 26 2:30 PM] Gary Gensler is going, but the lawsuits against crypto firms may continue — until Congress defines how securities laws apply to digital assets.

What role did crypto voters play in the 2024 US election?

[Nov 25 5:48 PM] According to Rep. Wiley Nickel, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris could have made a “really big error” not courting voters in favor of crypto earlier.

Prediction markets could hold the key to seeing the future, say observers

[Nov 20 2:00 PM] Predictions markets had an edge on the polls in the 2024 US election, but are they actually helping pundits predict the future?

Crypto for Advisors: Post-Election Review

[Nov 14 4:00 PM] A week after the election, crypto sentiment remains strong. Polymarket, bitcoin and a possibly more efficient and crypto-positive government are all tailwinds to look forward to.

The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry

[Nov 13 4:36 PM] The 2024 elections marked a significant turning point for the crypto industry, with a pro-crypto president-elect advocating for the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet," paving the way for a shift from regulatory enforcement to a clearer…

Trump’s Election Will Spark a “Wild West” Era in Crypto, Says Swan.com CEO 

[Nov 12 5:00 PM] Klippsten warns that relaxed regulations under Trump could trigger a chaotic altcoin surge, drawing liquidity away from Bitcoin. 

Crypto industry smashes all lobbying records in 2024, influencing US election

[Nov 12 1:35 PM]  The crypto lobby has made its mark on the US presidential elections.

After US election wins, the crypto industry looks to the 2026 midterms

[Nov 7 9:39 PM] Contributions from Coinbase and statements from executives suggested that crypto companies were likely to keep pouring money into future US elections. 

Crypto for Advisors: Post Election Edition

[Nov 7 4:00 PM] As U.S. voters elected former President Donald Trump to be the nation's 47th president, the digital-asset market demonstrated its unique, real-time reaction capacity, surging on expectations of a crypto-friendly administration

German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses

[Nov 7 11:11 AM] Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.

Ethereum ETF inflows clock six-week high as ETH pumps 10% 

[Nov 7 6:30 AM] The bumper inflow came despite BlackRock’s leading fund showing a net zero flow. 

How This Crypto Hedge Fund Nailed the Trump Trade

[Nov 6 9:09 PM] Quinn Thompson, the founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, shared with CoinDesk why he was so confident Trump would win despite concerning polls.

Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin reserve proposal faces uphill battle

[Nov 6 9:00 PM] A US strategic Bitcoin reserve faces steep odds, with legislative hurdles and economic risks stalling approval.

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps

[Nov 6 6:10 PM] Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital…

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees 6th ever outflow on US election day

[Nov 6 6:26 AM] The iShares Bitcoin Trust saw a rare day of outflows before Bitcoin went on to hit an all-time high. 

Bitcoin Rises Nearly 10% Against Mexican Peso as 'Trump Trade' Soars; Gold Stays Flat

[Nov 6 5:33 AM] Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico and other trading partners.

Here are the key Senate races for crypto in the US election

[Nov 6 2:15 AM] The crypto industry is watching Senate races in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts — all seen as key to getting pro-crypto lawmakers into office.

Solana rally follows Bitcoin price as SOL data points to traders’ $200 target

[Nov 5 7:22 PM] Solana gains alongside Bitcoin’s US election-related rally, and data hints that SOL price could hit $200. 

Musk could be charged after lawyer says $1M winners ‘not chosen by chance’

[Nov 4 8:18 PM] The winners were hand-picked based on their personal stories, according to the lawyer.

Crypto-backed Super PAC reports raising $78M for 2026 midterm efforts

[Nov 4 3:50 PM] The 2024 election results are likely still days away from being called, but industry advocates are looking to the next session of the US Congress.

I’m Grateful for Trump’s Embrace of Bitcoin

[Nov 4 3:30 PM] Co-founder of BTC Media eleven years ago, I am passionate about the future of Bitcoin – and in the spirit of free speech and democracy on this election eve – I feel compelled to share my first Bitcoin Magazine opinion article. Weeks ago our…

Crypto whales bet big on Trump win ahead of US election

[Nov 4 12:42 PM] Crypto prediction markets see major Trump bets as whales control 50% of “Yes” shares ahead of the US election, sparking debate on political odds accuracy.

Crypto funds see $2.2B inflows amid US election hype — CoinShares

[Nov 4 12:30 PM] The latest inflows mark four weeks of consecutive buying in cryptocurrency products, totaling more than $5.7 billion, or 19% of all such inflows YTD.

Bitcoin Likely to Rally After the U.S. Election, Irrespective of Who Wins, History Shows: Van Straten

[Nov 4 11:11 AM] Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes U.S. president probably won't dictate bitcoin’s price growth.

Trump dump: Crypto liquidations hit $350M as Bitcoin drops below $69K

[Nov 4 5:55 AM] Donald Trump’s winning odds on Polymarket narrowed and Bitcoin's price dip prompted big liquidations.

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[Nov 3 1:58 PM] Web3 Liberation from Postmodernism’s Stranglehold: The Art Renaissance By VESA Postmodernism isn’t just an art issue—it’s everywhere. This single, pervasive philosophy has seeped into big tech, corporations, legislation, media, and nearly every…

Bitcoin price peels back from its weekly high, but BTC derivatives markets look good 

[Nov 2 11:52 PM] Wider economic and stock market-related issues are impacting Bitcoin’s softening price, but futures market data shows traders still feel bullish.