Election 2020

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Commentary: CoinDesk Covers the 2020 US Election and Crypto Impact
CoinDesk is covering Election 2020 live, with real-time analysis of its impact on the crypto space.
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A voter fills out his ballot on Nov. 3, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash.
Here Are the 2020 US Election Races Crypto Should Watch
Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.
A voter fills out his ballot on Nov. 3, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash.

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First Mover: 11 Election Talking Points on Bitcoin as TRUMP Futures Point to Loss
From a look back to bitcoin's price reaction in November 2016 to the ramifications of a "blue wave" (or red), here's how to play the election.
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The crypto industry has avoided engaging in election 2020, for the most part.
The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020
The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.
The crypto industry has avoided engaging in election 2020, for the most part.

Traders now have another tool for betting on bitcoin's notorious volatility.
Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Rises Ahead of US Election
The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pickup in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.
Traders now have another tool for betting on bitcoin's notorious volatility.

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Ripple Joins Business Alliance Advocating 'Safe and Accessible' US Election
Blockchain startup Ripple has joined an alliance of almost 1,000 major U.S. companies calling for a calm and fair election.
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Who Is Better for Bitcoin, Trump or Biden?
In a chaotic year of dueling recriminations and very different visions of the future, the real question of this U.S. presidential election is: Who is better for bitcoin?
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Bitcoin broke away from the competition in October, with a 29% gain.
First Mover: Bitcoin Retreats Before US Election After Dominating Crypto in October
Bitcoin had an unusually bullish October, with a 29% gain that led the monthly performance ranking of digital assets in the CoinDesk 20.
Bitcoin broke away from the competition in October, with a 29% gain.

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Overstock Touts Voatz Blockchain Voting App as Solution to US Election Fracas
The comments come days before a ballot count marred in uncertainty.
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Trump Campaign Website Hit by Hackers Touting Crypto Scam
The U.S. president's campaign website was briefly compromised on Tuesday as hackers looked to fleece cryptocurrency from unsuspecting supporters in the final days before the 2...
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