Elections


CoinDesk Indices

Inauguration Edition: A New Reality

Trump's election has increased investor confidence among institutions, helping to elevate digital assets as a mainstream asset class. The question remains if this is a long-term shift or just a temporary response, says CCData’s Joshua de Vos.

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Policy

Crypto PAC Fairshake Steps Up For an Encore in Florida Special Elections

The campaign-financial operation that shook the 2024 elections has returned to dabble in Florida congressional seats vacated by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.

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Policy

Coinbase CEO, Other Crypto Insiders Billions Richer After Seeking to Steer Elections

Brian Armstrong, the Coinbase boss, already cleared an extra $129 million in personal stock sales over the pre-election price, and his stake in the company is up over $2 billion.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

One Year of Javier Milei: Why Argentinian Crypto Folks Can’t Get Enough of Him

Javier Milei isn’t a crypto president, but his fight against inflation has made him a darling of the Argentinian digital asset sector.

President of Argentina Javier Milei (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)

Opinion

All Eyes on Bitcoin

The current cryptocurrency market is distinct from previous ones, characterized by a departure from quick profits and the constant presence of risk factors. Despite the need for caution, there are significant opportunities for all investors due to the industry's growth, and the new market cycle appears to be just beginning, says Semir Gabeljic.

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Opinion

Crypto for Advisors: Post-Election Review

A week after the election, crypto sentiment remains strong. Polymarket, bitcoin and a possibly more efficient and crypto-positive government are all tailwinds to look forward to.

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Opinion

The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry

The 2024 elections marked a significant turning point for the crypto industry, with a pro-crypto president-elect advocating for the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet," paving the way for a shift from regulatory enforcement to a clearer, more predictable regulatory framework that will facilitate mainstream adoption and innovation in the sector, says Christopher Perkins.

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Opinion

Crypto for Advisors: Post Election Edition

As U.S. voters elected former President Donald Trump to be the nation's 47th president, the digital-asset market demonstrated its unique, real-time reaction capacity, surging on expectations of a crypto-friendly administration

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Policy

German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses

Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Opinion

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps

Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital assets in a post U.S. election world.

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