Fairshake Super PAC Raises $78M to Support Crypto Candidates in 2024 U.S. Election
[Dec 18, 2023 7:44 AM] The group has support from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Ark, Circle, Ripple, Coinbase and more.
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Microsoft Bing AI chatbot gives misleading election info, data
[Dec 15, 2023 8:57 AM] A recent study from two European nonprofits revealed that Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot, now rebranded as Copilot, gives misleading or inaccurate information about election information.
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
[Dec 14, 2023 12:51 PM] From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.
Democratic presidential candidate blasts Biden and Trump on crypto: ‘Not the right people to lead’
[Dec 12, 2023 10:54 AM] Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips was the sole Democratic presidential candidate to address the Crypto Presidential Forum after Republicans Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson.
Duplex Democracy
[Dec 6, 2023 2:00 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Primary Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription.“Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.”― H.L. MenckenVoting is sometimes fake, sometime
US crypto firms spent more on lobbying in 2023 than before FTX collapse: Report
[Dec 5, 2023 2:15 PM] Government transparency group Open Secrets reported U.S. crypto firms spent roughly $19 million on lobbying from January to September 2023.
Coinbase initiative announces crypto-themed US presidential forum
[Dec 4, 2023 12:59 PM] Presidential candidates Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy and Dean Phillips will discuss blockchain and crypto ahead of the New Hampshire Primary.
Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit
[Nov 20, 2023 12:30 PM] Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023.
As El Salvador’s Bukele Approaches Re-Election, Bitcoin Entrenchment Deepens
[Nov 13, 2023 10:37 AM] The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now…
Meta bans usage of generative AI ad creation tools for political advertisers
[Nov 7, 2023 1:49 AM] Meta updated its help center with a note explaining that political advertisers are prohibited from using its new generative AI ad campaign creation tools.
Pro-crypto RFK Jr. leaves Democrats to campaign for U.S. president as independent
[Oct 9, 2023 3:30 PM] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is starting his presidential candidacy as an independent with a strong showing of 19%, according to the super PAC supporting him. That’s far behind Biden and Trump.
Bitcoin Blockchain Is Fighting Fraud In Guatemala’s Presidential Elections
[Sep 23, 2023 11:00 AM] Bitcoin is helping secure the truthfulness of Guatemala’s election results.Thanks to OpenTimestamps, a tool created by bitcoin developer Peter Todd a few years ago, Guatemalan tech startup Simple Proof is able to safeguard key documents about the…
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
[Sep 18, 2023 1:30 PM] Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run.
DC doesn't realize how powerful crypto voting is — Brian Armstrong
[Sep 10, 2023 10:46 AM] According to Brian Armstrong, the gap between current crypto policies and Americans needs will make cryptocurrencies a hot topic in the upcoming elections.
AI usage on social media has potential to impact voter sentiment
[Sep 8, 2023 7:41 AM] The U.S. presidential election is nearing and with it comes the employment of technologies like AI on social media platforms to manipulate voter sentiment.
Google makes AI disclosure mandatory in political campaign ads
[Sep 7, 2023 1:52 AM] Google updated its political content policy to take effect starting November 2023 which now mandates disclosure of all AI-generated content in election ads.
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
[Aug 31, 2023 1:00 PM] The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign.
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run
[Aug 29, 2023 2:30 PM] Along with longshot Democratic hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Francis Suarez was one of the few openly crypto-friendly candidates running in 2024.
First Republican presidential debate to feature pro-crypto candidates
[Aug 22, 2023 11:42 AM] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy will be in attendance at the political debate on Aug. 23, but not Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, despite earlier claims.
Coinbase political initiative features US lawmaker who admitted to ethics violations
[Aug 15, 2023 12:32 PM] Rep. David Schweikert, featured as a lawmaker “very supportive” of crypto in the United States, paid $175,000 as part of a settlement related to violations of House ethics rules.
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Unexpectedly Leads in Presidential Voting in Argentina
[Aug 13, 2023 9:25 PM] Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
Latam Insights — Argentine Peso Touches Historic Lows, Tether Dominated the Brazilian Market
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
[Aug 11, 2023 6:11 AM] The U.S. Federal Election Commission unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence.
Argentine Peso Plunges to Historic Lows as Uncertainty Rules Before Elections
[Aug 8, 2023 2:00 PM] The exchange rate of the Argentine peso reached historic lows Monday in a decline that took its exchange rate to almost 600 pesos per U.S. dollar. Economists state that the uncertainty of the upcoming elections caused key bagholders to hedge their…
CBDC supporter likely in White House next term, crypto divide not red v. blue: Grayscale
[Aug 4, 2023 3:45 PM] The crypto asset manager took a look at the leading U.S. presidential candidates’ positions and did not see a partisan divide.
Bitcoin Won’t Back U.S. Dollar, Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Says
[Aug 1, 2023 10:14 AM] The Republican candidate’s comments stand in contrast to Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who supports using bitcoin to stabilize the dollar.
Republican candidate wants to end President Biden’s supposed ‘war on Bitcoin’ if elected
[Jul 31, 2023 3:18 PM] “As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it," said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event.
Trump Reveals NFT Income, Crypto Holdings in New Disclosure
[Jul 14, 2023 11:30 PM] Former U.S. President Donald Trump gave a more detailed account of his finances including proceeds from his non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The cryptocurrency balance of an Ethereum wallet has also been declared as part of $1 billion in income…
Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for state house
[Jul 13, 2023 3:55 PM] The director of Bitcoin mining analytics at the TBC said he was opposed to the Fed's exploration of a central bank digital currency and planned to push for “digital freedom”.
The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger
[Jul 11, 2023 11:25 AM] The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.