Election 2024

Crypto industry support may have helped lift Shomari Figures to his win in an Alabama congressional primary this week. (Courtesy of Figures for Congress)

Shomari Figures just won the Democratic primary in Alabama after $2.7 million in outside support from one of the digital assets industry's main campaign-finance operations.

By Jesse Hamilton

Apr 17, 2024 at 4:21 p.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2024

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Opinion

‘I'm a Pro-Freedom Candidate’: John Deaton on his Senate Race With Elizabeth Warren

The election pits a fierce crypto advocate against one of its biggest political opponents. Deaton is a speaker at this year's Consensus festival, in May.

By Jeff Wilser

Apr 15, 2024 at 1:48 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2024

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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said crypto could be a factor in key Senate contests this year. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

Regulations

Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown's

Sen. Cynthia Lummis said there's an effort underway to ensure Republicans trying to take seats from Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are versed in crypto advocacy.

By Jesse Hamilton

Apr 9, 2024 at 4:33 p.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2024

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South Korea’s April 10 Election: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe

In South Korea’s election, voters casting their ballot based on crypto policies could be decisive given the predictions of a tight election.

By Amitoj Singh

Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 a.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2024

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U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno benefited from President Donald Trump's endorsement on the way to winning the Ohio Republican primary. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Crypto Fan Won Ohio Senate Primary That Could Alter the Industry's U.S. Destiny

Bernie Moreno will be the Republican nominee for Senate in Ohio, facing Sen. Sherrod Brown in this year's general election.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 20, 2024 at 2:26 a.m. UTC

Mar 20, 2024

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Markets

Analysis

Nearly $100M Wagered on U.S. Presidential Election on Polymarket

Bettors on the crypto-based prediction market platform see a clear path to victory for Trump, and are bullish on Ethereum's ETH hitting an all-time high in 2024 – just not bef...

By Sam Reynolds Shaurya Malwa

Mar 18, 2024 at 1:49 p.m. UTC

Mar 18, 2024

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is the clear favorite among voters who own crypto, according to a new poll. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Trump is Clear Favorite Among Crypto-Owning Voters in U.S. Presidential Race: Poll

A poll commissioned by crypto investment firm Paradigm concluded that a large share of U.S. voters hold crypto and aren't happy with the current financial system.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 14, 2024 at 7:58 p.m. UTC

Mar 14, 2024

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

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Crypto Seeks to Make Mark on U.S. Elections During 'Super Tuesday'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls primaries a "chance to send a message" to U.S. politicians ignoring digital assets policy issues.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 5, 2024 at 10:32 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2024

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Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of Its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation

The former U.S. president had previously said he was "not a fan" of cryptocurrencies and called central bank digital currencies dangerous, vowing not to allow them if elected....

By Amitoj Singh

Feb 23, 2024 at 10:07 a.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2024

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