Tag: US Elections

Quick Breakdown Bitcoin has had a tough time during the past midterm years, with big drops in 2014, 2018, and 2022. However, it usually bounces back with strong rallies in the year after elections, once uncertainty fades. Supportive crypto regulations, fiscal expansion, and rising investor risk appetite could drive a ...

Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, has challenged the widespread belief that former U.S. President Donald Trump supports Bitcoin. During a recent interview with Channel News Asia, Hayes declared that if Trump were to be re-elected, his administration would likely not favour Bitcoin through direct regulation ...

Ethereum-focused blockchain developer Consensys has called on the next U.S. administration to prioritize clear regulations and support for innovation in the crypto industry as the 2024 presidential election draws near.  In an open letter addressed to the "next U.S. president," Consensys expressed concerns about the fragmented regulatory landscape in the ...

John Deaton, a popular pro-XRP lawyer and Republican candidate from Massachusetts, continues to gain momentum in his campaign against Senator Elizabeth Warren. Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, is the latest high-profile figure to voice his support for Deaton while strongly criticizing Senator Warren for her stance on the ...

The political action committee backing Donald Trump's presidential campaign, known as Trump 47 PAC, has raised $7.5 million in cryptocurrency since June 2024. According to Business Insider, contributors donated using various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stablecoins such as USDC and Tether. The Trump 47 Committee PAC, in ...

Former President and the leading Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has called for the U.S. government to prioritize developing the cryptocurrency industry rather than "selling it off." During a recent livestream with YouTuber Adin Ross, Trump stressed the importance of building and strengthening the U.S. crypto sector to maintain competitiveness ...

Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is reportedly facing increasing pressure from influential Democratic donors to participate in a major crypto event in the United States this fall. According to a report from Decrypt, these donors are pushing for Harris to speak at Permissionless III, a prominent crypto conference ...

Uniswap's founder, Hayden Adams, has suggested that U.S. President Joe Biden and Democrats must quickly change their stance on cryptocurrencies and related technologies.  In a recent statement, Adams emphasized the growing importance of crypto in the political landscape, particularly as Republicans increasingly embrace digital assets as a critical campaign issue. ...

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly expressing concern about the potential candidacy of pro-XRP lawyer John E. Deaton for her Massachusetts Senate seat, according to a post by Fox Business Analyst Eleanor Terrett on X. Terrett's post refers to an email from Senator Warren's campaign, which suggests that she ...