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Consensus magazine

Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue

The United States has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?

By Emily Parker

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May 4, 2023 at 3:01 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race

Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is criticizing the White House effort to establish a 30% tax for crypto mining in the U.S.

By Jesse Hamilton

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May 3, 2023 at 7:33 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2023

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Policy

Thailand

Head of Thailand’s Opposition Party Promises $300 Crypto Airdrop if Elected Prime Minister: Report

Local stakeholders call the move a “marketing gimmick” while others say it's the most efficient way to distribute economic stimulus.

By Sam Reynolds

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Apr 7, 2023 at 9:55 a.m. UTC

Apr 7, 2023

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Policy

Crypto

Nigeria Picks Bola Tinubu as President Amid Cash Shortages

Tinubu will replace Muhammadu Buhari, whose government issued the eNaira and banned banks from interacting with crypto firms.

By Sandali HandagamaCamomile Shumba

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Mar 1, 2023 at 11:13 a.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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Policy

Regulation

UK’s Crypto Future Is Bright No Matter Who’s in Charge, Lawmaker Says

Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron’s cross-party group for digital assets is working to ensure crypto regulations remain apolitical amid all the changes in leadership.

By Camomile Shumba

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Nov 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. UTC

Nov 10, 2022

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Podcasts

The breakdown

What the US Midterm Elections’ Lack of a ‘Red Wave’ Means for Crypto

Plus a preview of Thursday’s October CPI numbers.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Nov 9, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

Midterm Elections 2022: Crypto Live Blog

CoinDesk reporters track the 2022 election.

By Nikhilesh DeJesse HamiltonCheyenne Ligon

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Nov 9, 2022 at 1:30 a.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2022

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Policy

Mining

US Midterm Elections to Set the Tone for Bitcoin Miners' Future

The midterm elections are key to determining the industry’s future, which is increasingly under attack by environmental advocates.

By Eliza Gkritsi

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Nov 8, 2022 at 9:34 p.m. UTC

Nov 8, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

Crypto Has Prepared for Divided US Government, Republican Rise

A partisan mess on Capitol Hill may not be a bad thing for the crypto industry, which has friends on both sides of the aisle and legislative efforts that are – so far – bipartisan.

By Jesse Hamilton

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Nov 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 8, 2022

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Markets

Markets

Here’s What Crypto Traders Expect From the Midterms

Republicans are increasingly confident they will take control of the U.S. Congress and it could be bullish for crypto, according to some analysts and traders.

By Helene Braun

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Nov 7, 2022 at 6:14 p.m. UTC

Nov 7, 2022

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