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Why Bitcoin Will Be the Winner Regardless of U.S. Election Results

Bitcoin has seen three U.S. elections so far and it has rallied subsequently in all three previous times. According to CoinDesk reporter James Van Straten, bitcoin could experience a significant rally once the volatility induced by the current election settles down, if history repeats itself. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

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U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M

Crypto traders speculating on how the U.S. elections might affect digital assets have locked millions in bitcoin options tied to the event. According to Amberdata, the notional open interest or the dollar value of the number of active options contracts was around $345 million as of story time. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

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U.S. Crypto Lobbying Spending on Pace for New Record This Year

Reuters reports that U.S. lobbying spending by the crypto industry is on pace to hit a record high this year. Crypto companies spent nearly $20 million on lobbying by the end of the third quarter. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details, along with crypto's role in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

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What Are U.S. Presidential Hopefuls Saying About Crypto?

Cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation has become a talking point for some presidential hopefuls in the 2024 U.S. elections. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the significance of crypto in the upcoming presidential debates. Plus, insights on which candidates appear to be more friendly toward the industry.

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Crypto Regulation Outlook Ahead of US Midterm Election

CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the role the crypto industry is playing in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and how the results may define crypto legislation in the U.S. for the next two years.

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Crypto's Role Ahead of US Midterms

CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the role of crypto in politics as the digital asset industry continues to pour unprecedented levels of contributions this election season. Plus, why FTX execs seem to have an outsized part in the industry's political donations.

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El Salvador Debt Downgraded to CC Rating as President Bukele Seeks Re-Election

El Salvador is likely to default on a January debt repayment because it has limited market access to raise the funds needed, in part because of its bitcoin adoption, according to rating agency Fitch. Meanwhile, President Bukele announced that he will seek re-election, according to a Reuters report. "The Hash" panel discusses the outcome of President Bukele's bitcoin initiatives and the chances for him to be re-elected after his term ends in 2024.

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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Could Donate up to $1B on 2024 Election

Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto empire FTX, said he intends to donate anywhere from $100 million to $1 billion during the 2024 U.S. election. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of the crypto billionaire's comments about his big political spend.

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