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Policy

Fairshake's Florida Wins Likely to Amp Up List of Crypto-Supported Allies in Congress

The crypto PAC's largesse in Florida special elections — replacing people Trump tapped for his administration, including Matt Gaetz — led to two more victories.

Fairshake PAC influenced 2024 congressional elections

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.

Fairshake PAC influenced 2024 congressional elections

Policy

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis 'Would Not Be Shocked' to See State’s $800M Crypto Portfolio Grow Under a Trump Presidency: CNBC

He has recommended that the state retirement system direct a portion of its funds into crypto.

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Policy

Inspired by Trump, Florida Official Eyes State Bitcoin Stockpile for Retirees

Citing presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is pushing the idea for state pension funds.

Donald Trump's remarks at BTC 2024 have inspired Forida's chief financial official to put pension money into bitcoin. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

CluCoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1M of Investor Funds for Online Gambling

Austin Michael Taylor, 40, of Miami, Florida faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud.

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Policy

Shaquille O'Neal Will Have to Defend Some of the Allegations Against Him in the Astrals NFT Lawsuit

The court did not dismiss the allegation that Astrals sold tokens which were unregistered "securities."

Shaquille O'Neal speaks before Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Policy

Donald Trump Vows to 'Never Allow' Central Bank Digital Currencies if Elected

Former President Donald Trump joins Ron DeSantis as a critic of CBDCs.

Donald Trump Trading Card NFTs (OpenSea)

Consensus Magazine

How a Crypto Fraud Gave Florida Its First Forward Party Candidate

Brian Beute is running for office under the pro-tech political party founded by Andrew Yang. While not a supporter of crypto, his story shows crypto — now a widespread phenomenon — might be on the ballot in even the smallest elections.

Brian Beute got into politics motivated to root out fraud in Seminole County, Florida. While he lost his first election cycle, his principal opponent is behind bars. (Brian Beute/X)

Videos

Vivek Ramaswamy Seen as Most Formidable Trump Challenger by Blockchain Bettors

Blockchain bettors didn’t appear to change their odds-making much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but crypto betting platforms do show that Vivek Ramaswamy, a Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur who won plaudits for his performance, has overtaken Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the past week as the clear frontrunner to challenge Trump. "The Hash" panel discusses the intersection between crypto and the U.S. Presidential election.

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Videos

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Race Deadlines; DeSantis Vows to Ban CBDCs if Elected President

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s headlines in the crypto industry, as the clock starts ticking this week for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on whether to approve or reject six applications to list a spot bitcoin ETF. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vows to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) if elected president. And, SEC Chair Gary Gensler speaks out on artificial intelligence.

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