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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

[Aug 13, 2023 6:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Argentine peso reaches historic lows, Tether’s USDT accounts for more than 80% of the…

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.

Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign

[Jun 12, 2023 7:55 AM] The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”

Dollar-Based Stablecoins to Strengthen Greenback, CZ Says, Thinks DeSantis ‘Is Great’

[Jun 4, 2023 3:30 AM] The regulatory environment in the U.S. doesn’t look good for crypto but the United States has the potential to lead again, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The founder of the world’s largest digital asset exchange is convinced…

A16z releases anonymous voting system for Ethereum

[May 26, 2023 2:30 PM] The system uses “time-lock puzzles” to encrypt the contents of votes, making them unreadable until balloting has finished.

US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to accept Bitcoin for campaign donations

[May 21, 2023 12:20 AM] Ramaswamy stated, “Let’s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency.”

RFK Jr. elaborates position on CBDC, crypto: ‘It isn’t just criminals who want privacy’

[May 5, 2023 1:30 PM] The U.S. presidential candidate has added anti-CBDC to his anti-establishment, anti-vaccination repertoire and has gained double-digit support among Democrats.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue

[May 4, 2023 9:01 AM] 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

[May 3, 2023 1:33 PM] 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

[Apr 7, 2023 10:06 AM] 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

[Mar 23, 2023 3:05 PM] 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

[Mar 13, 2023 8:45 AM] 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.

US election agency approves use of NFTs as campaign fundraising incentive

[Dec 23, 2022 12:00 PM] 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

[Dec 17, 2022 11:04 PM] Democratic members from the DNC, the DCCC and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries were contacted by SBF prosecutors for information to aid their ongoing investigations.

Elon Musk alleges SBF donated over $1B to Democrats: "Where did it go?"

[Dec 4, 2022 2:30 AM] 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.

Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?

[Nov 21, 2022 8:01 AM] 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

[Nov 15, 2022 4:17 AM] 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?

[Nov 9, 2022 1:34 PM] 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.