Election 2020

Digital Voting Is Coming. Let's Do It Right.

Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private.

Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team starts to meet.

Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.

By Nikhilesh DeNob 7, 2020

The Federal Reserve, established as lender of last resort to banks, looks to be stimulus provider of last resort with U.S. government divided.

By Bradley KeounNob 5, 2020

Amid the election excitement, decentralized predictions site Polymarket has become the fourth-highest blockchain project by fees generated.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency derivatives platform FTX, made the second-largest donation to Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

Bitcoin's price jumped to a 33-month high of $14,558 soon before press time, taking the year-to-date gains to 101%.

By Omkar GodboleNob 5, 2020

Bitcoin has broken fresh 2020 highs as uncertainty remains in the U.S. presidential election.

Prediction markets show Trump losing, though bitcoin bulls didn't get Democratic "blue wave" that might have brought speedy stimulus package.

Bitcoin fell after President Trump alleged "fraud” in the presidential election and pledged to stop vote counting.

By Omkar GodboleNob 4, 2020

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