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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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.
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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 is not engaged in election 2020.
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 is not engaged in election 2020.

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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.
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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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Photos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Which election outcome is Best for bitcoin, Trump or Biden winning?
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?
Photos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Which election outcome is Best for bitcoin, Trump or Biden winning?

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 2020 election.
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