Elections
Here’s What Crypto Traders Expect From the Midterms
Republicans are increasingly confident they will take control of the U.S. Congress and it could be bullish for crypto, according to some analysts and traders.
At Stake in the US Midterms: The Future of Money
With some seminal regulatory legislation up for consideration, the makeup of Congress in 2023 matters not only to crypto natives but to everyone.
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.
Lesson From the US Elections: Don't Mention Crypto
This year’s midterm elections have seen very few candidates willing to even mention cryptocurrency, and they have their reasons.
Previewing Next Week's US Midterm Election
Congress is inching closer to legislation around crypto. Here’s what that could mean after next week.
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.
A Quarter of Americans Say Inflation, Economy Woes Sparking Interest in Crypto, Poll Finds
The trend is even stronger with young and diverse investors.
Billionaire Quant Trader Donated a Record $1.9M of Bitcoin to a Super PAC
Jeffrey Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, gave 100 bitcoin to a crypto-supporting super PAC.
A Majority of US Voters Want More Crypto Regulation, Poll Shows
The results indicate more voters want to see lawmakers treat cryptocurrency as a “serious and valid part of the economy” than as a “mechanism for fraud” and other crimes.
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.