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Elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (DimitroSevastopol/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
The new Arbitrum-powered tool could give Russians critical of Putin a way to anonymously voice their displeasure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (DimitroSevastopol/Pixabay)
By Amitoj Singh
May 10, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
May 10, 2024
RegulationsRussiaVladimir PutinCryptographyArbitrumBlockchainPussy RiotElectionsElection 2024
Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda/ CoinDesk Japan)
Policy
Regulations
Japan's Embrace of Web3 Uncertain as Ruling Party Under Threat
Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida once called Web3 a “new form of capitalism,” but he faces a party leadership election in September.
Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda/ CoinDesk Japan)
By Sandali Handagama
Apr 28, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2024
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Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
In Mexico’s Biggest Election Yet, Crypto Remains on the Sidelines
The favorite to win, Mexico City’s former Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, is expected to remain aligned with her party’s previous position on crypto, one that focuses more on protect...
Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 6:52 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Prabowo and Gibran supporters during Indonesia presidential elections on Feb.14 in Jakarta. (Photo by Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election
During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generatio...
Prabowo and Gibran supporters during Indonesia presidential elections on Feb.14 in Jakarta. (Photo by Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)
By Shenna Peter
Feb 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2024
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Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership.
Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)
By Shenna Peter
Jan 22, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2024
RegulationsIndonesiaElections
Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)
Policy
Argentina
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina
Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 14, 2023 at 3:25 a.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2023
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US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger
The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.
US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.
By Daniel Kuhn
Jul 11, 2023 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2023
OpinionBitcoinPoliticsElectionsMediaRFK Jr.
Movie poster illustrator Paul Zeaiter did the artwork for Crypto Beavers. (Matt West)
Policy
Political campaigns
Oregon Democrat Pitches Campaign NFTs in Crowded House Primary
DeFi developer Matt West says he's staying true to his roots with the Ethereum-based "Crypto Beavers" collection.
Movie poster illustrator Paul Zeaiter did the artwork for Crypto Beavers. (Matt West)
By Danny Nelson
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2022
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U.S. Capitol (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Policy
Political donations
FTX Co-CEO Donates $4M to Republican PAC Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Ryan Salame has already donated $1 million to non-partisan crypto PACs in this election cycle.
U.S. Capitol (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Danny Nelson
Apr 11, 2022 at 10:08 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2022
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