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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.

Crypto-backed candidates notch more wins as House results trickle in

[Nov 8 4:37 PM] Either Republicans or Democrats could have control of the House of Representatives in 2025, but a majority of lawmakers favoring crypto policies will still be in Congress.

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. 

Pro-crypto Republicans win House seats as majority control still TBD

[Nov 7 7:22 PM] Jeff Hurd and Scott Perry, both in favor of FIT21, won close elections against their Democratic rivals for House seats in Colorado and Pennsylvania. 

Bitcoin hits new $75K high as Trump takes early election lead

[Nov 6 3:05 AM] Bitcoin has broken past the $73,800 mark for the first time since March 13, briefly tapping $75,000, as election results give Donald Trump an early lead.

Protecting Ted Cruz’s Senate seat is a ‘top priority‘ — Crypto PAC

[Oct 25 8:45 PM] Ted Cruz, representing Texas in the US Senate since 2013, has received millions in support from the crypto industry but is still at risk of losing his seat to Colin Allred.

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.

Mining PAC launches ad for Ted Cruz as early voting begins in Texas

[Oct 21 9:26 PM] More than 18 million registered voters in the Lone Star State will decide whether to replace Senator Ted Cruz with Representative Colin Allred starting in 2025.

Stand With Crypto reports 121K have used voter registration since 2023

[Sep 19 8:40 PM] With 47 days until the US presidential election, tens of thousands of votes could make a difference in crucial swing states.

‘The crypto voting bloc is not voters’: Political scientists debate election impact

[Sep 4 8:27 PM] Recent polling among cryptocurrency holders has candidate Donald Trump firmly ahead of his opponent, but researchers are undecided about whether it even matters. 

Blockchain-based elections a real option with zero-knowledge tech

[Aug 13 2:30 PM] New developments make voting with decentralized tech a more realizable goal.

US Democrats are ‘increasingly gravitating towards crypto’ — Poll

[Aug 12 4:29 PM] A poll of 804 self-identified Democrats suggested a majority favored some of the core values surrounding digital assets, as well as the US leading the world on innovation.

US senators urge CFTC to finalize ban on election betting

[Aug 5 11:37 PM] It comes as decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has gathered more than $500 million in bets on who will likely win the 2024 United States presidential election.

Kamala Harris supporting crypto could impact vote in key states — think tank

[Aug 2 6:03 PM] The race between presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be close in November — could crypto make a difference?

‘Cast a vote, but don’t join a cult’ — Edward Snowden at Bitcoin 2024

[Jul 26 3:20 PM] The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners.

Stand With Crypto PAC has received $14K since launch, not $179M

[Jul 24 2:58 PM] Money from cryptocurrency advocates could play a role in the 2024 election cycle, so why does the Stand With Crypto PAC seem to be obfuscating its numbers?

Crypto think tank launches voting project to support ‘right candidates’

[Jul 24 11:55 AM] The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX.

What crypto policies can voters expect from potential VPs under Kamala Harris?

[Jul 22 11:59 AM] Despite endorsements from major party leaders, the top and bottom of the Democratic presidential ticket have yet to be fixed.

Vitalik Buterin warns of politicians claiming to be ‘pro-crypto’

[Jul 17 12:54 PM] The Ethereum co-founder said he had observed the Russian government espousing crypto while acting as an authoritarian regime.

Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada

[Jul 10 10:25 AM] The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the country’s financial system, as residents had an “appetite” for change.

Cynthia Lummis backs Ian Cain over crypto lawyer John Deaton for Senate

[Jul 8 9:14 AM] Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis cited Republican Ian Cain’s understanding of blockchain technology and the digital economy in his campaign to unseat Democrat Elizabeth Warren.

UK exit poll suggests Labour Party victory, next PM Keir Starmer

[Jul 4 3:08 PM] According to a BBC exit poll after a July 4 general election, Labour was set to oust the Conservatives for the first time in 14 years.

Voters weigh in on US Presidential debate — will Trump or Biden mention crypto?

[Jun 27 8:55 AM] Many crypto users are calling on CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash to ask the two candidates at least one question related to digital assets.

Democratic incumbent targeted by crypto Super PAC ads loses primary

[Jun 26 10:24 AM] Millions of dollars from political action committees may have contributed to challenger George Latimer’s defeat of incumbent Jamaal Bowman in a June 25 Democratic primary.

Winklevoss twins pledge $2M for Trump, claiming Biden waged war on crypto

[Jun 20 2:04 PM] Tyler Winklevoss claimed that anyone who disagreed that Donald Trump was the pro-crypto choice for U.S. President was “delusional.”

Crypto Super PAC raises $169M following $10M donation from Jump Crypto

[Jun 19 11:59 AM] A Fairshake spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the political action committee would “have the resources to affect races in 2024 and beyond.”

Crypto Super PAC spends $2M on attack ad targeting NY lawmaker

[Jun 17 3:59 PM] Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman in New York’s 16th Congressional District has voted against three pro-crypto bills in the last 30 days.

Mining execs establish organization to influence US crypto voters

[Jun 14 3:54 PM] A board member of the Bitcoin Voter Project described the group as nonpartisan and planned to take a different approach than initiatives like Stand With Crypto.

White House and SEC chair oppose FIT21 bill ahead of House vote

[May 22 9:06 AM] The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 4763, but U.S. President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler oppose the crypto-focused legislation.

US lawmaker addresses House before FIT21 vote: Bill ‘will stop another FTX’

[May 21 12:51 PM] Representative Wiley Nickel called on Democrats and Republicans to support the bill to stop the SEC from “turning cryptocurrency regulation into a political football.”