Election 2024

Democrats Make Pitch For Crypto Voters. Will Crypto Listen?

A Crypto4Harris town hall tonight aims to show the strength of Democrat commitment on digital assets.

By Benjamin SchillerAug 14, 2024

WAYNE, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 08: Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at United Auto Workers Local 900 on August 8, 2024 in Wayne, Michigan. Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Tim Walz are campaigning across the country this week. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty

The launch of a Digital Wallet Policy to stimulate the economy earlier this month "may face delays or revisions or even cancelation due to the recent developments," one expert said.

By Amitoj SinghAug 14, 2024

Policy

Crypto Industry Committing $12M to Dethrone Sen. Brown in Ohio, PAC Says

The Fairshake super PAC and its affiliates are reserving broadcast time in Ohio, Arizona and Michigan for their Senate races in the November general election.

By Jesse HamiltonAug 13, 2024

Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is set to benefit from as much as $12 million in crypto-industry campaign help. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

News Analysis

Crypto Insiders Courting Vice President Harris Chase Whispers of Her Openness

Just as the sector began bonding with Donald Trump, the election arrival of Vice President Kamala Harris has caused some crypto eyes to wander, but Harris hasn't yet returned their love.

By Jesse HamiltonAug 13, 2024

An emerging crypto faction favors Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, but they have no evidence yet that she's on their side. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Policy

Bitcoin and Crypto Go Unmentioned During Trump-Musk X Space

Bettors at one point gave an over 60 percent chance of Trump mentioning digital assets during the interview

By Sam Reynolds, Cheyenne LigonAug 13, 2024

Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)

News Analysis

Kamala Harris Pulls Well Ahead of Trump on Polymarket

Plus: Will Trump mention crypto in Elon Musk interview?; don't hold your breath for OpenAI's Sora.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 12, 2024

Markets

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Tied on Polymarket on Who Will Be The Next U.S. President

Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2024 election have declined 13 percentage points in the last month.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 8, 2024

Bitcoin Nashville attendees queued up early on Saturday to get into the conference venue, Music City Center, ahead of former President Donald Trump's speech (Bradley Keoun)

Policy

Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss

The Missouri primary defeat of Rep. Cori Bush marks the latest example of the industry's millions opposing candidates favored by Warren, with whom the sector is waging open warfare.

By Jesse HamiltonAug 7, 2024

Rep. Cori Bush (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto Industry Tries to Tally Final Wins As U.S. Congressional Primaries Wind Down

Its favored Arizona candidate, Yassamin Ansari, is heading into a recount with only a 42-vote lead, but the sector's campaign operatives now turn to Missouri and Washington state.

By Jesse HamiltonAug 6, 2024

The crypto industry has targeted U.S. Rep. Cori Bush with opposition ads in Missouri's Tuesday primary. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Policy

Kamala Harris Taps Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate

Tuesday's move sets up this year's presidential contest against Donald Trump and JD Vance.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 6, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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