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Macro factors in Canada and US good for Bitcoin's price — WonderFi CEO

[Nov 2 5:53 PM] The M2 money supply is an economic measure of the total amount of a sovereign nation's fiat currency currently circulating worldwide.

Crypto voters guide to Congressional legislation for the 2024 election

[Nov 1 9:08 PM] The 2024 United States elections will be held on Nov. 5, as digital asset policy becomes a growing concern among pro-crypto voters.

How the US Fed thinks a Bitcoin ban could preserve deficit spending

[Nov 1 3:09 PM] A ban on Bitcoin? Even the suggestion as part of a thought experiment is bound to chafe the crypto community.

SEC cost crypto firms $426M under Gensler — Blockchain Association

[Oct 31 8:31 PM] The advocacy group called for crypto voters to support a change in leadership at the SEC, given Gary Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach since 2021.

Judge sentences IcomTech promoter to 8 years to deter ‘crypto frauds’

[Oct 31 6:56 PM] Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez’s sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison.

Donald Trump makes a last-minute appeal to crypto voters

[Oct 31 6:09 PM] The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

Harris win unlikely to rock Bitcoin price, but crypto fears persist, say observers

[Oct 31 12:45 PM] With the US presidential elections nearing and no clear frontrunner, uncertainty looms over what effect the victor will have on the crypto sector.

5% of US voters identify as single-issue crypto voters — Paradigm poll

[Oct 30 9:04 PM] According to Paradigm, 20% of individuals surveyed indicated that they currently hold or have previously purchased crypto.

Ex-FTX exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea

[Oct 30 8:06 PM] Nishad Singh will receive no prison time after pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023, cooperating with prosecutors and FTX’s debtors after the exchange’s collapse.

Lovers vs. haters: The 10 most pro- and anti-crypto politicians in the US

[Oct 30 12:30 PM] While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors. 

Harris vs Trump: Who is the crypto industry backing?

[Oct 30 11:09 AM] While Donald Trump has been associated with broad support from the crypto community, many people in crypto have endorsed Kamala Harris as well.

US Treasury strategy for financial inclusion mentions digital assets

[Oct 29 9:49 PM] Lael Brainard credited Vice President Kamala Harris, who is campaigning to be the next US President, with helping expand “access to capital, credit, and economic opportunity.”

President Biden thanks Nigerian President for Binance exec’s release

[Oct 29 8:21 PM] A former IRS special agent and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan had been in Nigerian custody with reports of deteriorating health since February.

Emory University holds $15M in Bitcoin ETFs: Filing

[Oct 28 5:24 PM] It’s the first United States university endowment to report holding Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bloomberg.

Former President Trump floats idea of eliminating federal income tax

[Oct 26 10:04 PM] According to the most recent Polymarket odds, the former President currently has a 65% chance of winning the Presidential election.

FINRA says rules still apply in the metaverse

[Oct 25 9:28 PM] The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says brokers and dealers are increasingly experimenting in the metaverse.

Neuromorphic computing breakthrough could enable blockchain on Mars

[Oct 25 6:35 PM] The first interplanetary blockchain-based transaction could potentially happen in 2026.

Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?

[Oct 25 6:15 PM] As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?

Homeowner lawsuit over $170K crypto theft rejected on appeal  

[Oct 25 6:06 AM] A United States appeals court said a district court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss.

US lawmaker claims crypto PACs forced out ’important voices in Congress’

[Oct 24 9:00 PM] Representative Summer Lee took aim at crypto-backed Super PACs funding media buys that could have contributed to two Democratic lawmakers losing their primaries.

Polymarket claims to have identified Trump whale

[Oct 24 4:59 PM] According to the current Polymarket 2024 US election odds, former President Trump is favored to win all six US swing states.

US gov’t cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing

[Oct 24 4:04 PM] Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing.

Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Jerrod Sessler

[Oct 23 9:02 PM] As part of its coverage of the 2024 US Elections, Cointelegraph asked several congressional candidates for their positions on crypto.

US bankers support Trump but expect Harris victory — American Banker

[Oct 23 8:10 PM] A survey of 191 bankers indicated heavy support for Trump’s cryptocurrency and taxation policies. 

US tech exec warns China is ‘a decade ahead’ on quantum

[Oct 23 5:19 PM] Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise.

Judge delays sentencing of IcomTech promoter to allow testimony

[Oct 22 8:44 PM] Gustavo Rodriguez, who was initially scheduled to be sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, will testify under oath on Oct. 25.

Metallicus secures FedNow transaction certification

[Oct 22 8:33 PM] The partnership was originally announced in mid-2023 ahead of the launch of FedNow.

SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025

[Oct 22 3:46 PM] The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch. 

US election optimism fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products

[Oct 21 1:05 PM] CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backs Republican Senate candidates

[Oct 21 11:48 AM] Armstrong has endorsed pro-crypto Senate candidates, backing Republicans like John Deaton and David McCormick for their stance on digital asset policies.