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Bailing DeSantis May Leave Deafening Crypto Silence in 2024 Presidential Race

The Florida governor and Vivek Ramaswamy had been the most strident Republican voices on digital assets issues for 2024, but both gave way to the Trump political juggernaut.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' departure from the presidential campaign field likely means less crypto talk in the 2024 election. (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)

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A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind

A look at the crypto positions of the major presidential candidates shows some of them are huge digital assets supporters but have significant distance to make up in early polling.

Republican presidential hopefuls chose not to mention crypto in the first debate of the GOP primary season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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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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After GOP Debate, Blockchain Bettors See Ramaswamy as Most Formidable Trump Challenger

Betting lines didn’t change much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but the Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur has edged out Florida governor Ron DeSantis this past week in the GOP’s race for second place.

Vivek Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Asset Management (Frederick Munawa)

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: I've 'Never Been a Fan' of CBDCs

Miami Mayor and Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez joins "The Hash" to discuss his thoughts on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) if elected president. "Nobody wants the Federal government or any government knowing where you have your money...it's a violation of our rights of privacy," Mayor Suarez said.

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Justin Sun Says He's 'Excited' to Assist Curve; DeSantis Accuses Biden of 'War on Bitcoin'

"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down some of the top headlines from the world of crypto, including Justin Sun's efforts to help DeFi giant Curve after a recent exploit. There could be a path forward to reboot FTX, but the revamped exchange would only be available to offshore customers. And, a closer look at what Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is promising for the future of crypto, if he wins the race to the White House.

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DeSantis Accuses Biden of 'War on Bitcoin,' Vows to Stop It if Elected President

DeSantis is likely referring to the recent action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against multiple crypto exchanges.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (Florida State Government)

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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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Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President

The U.S. presidential candidate in March signed a bill as Florida’s governor to prohibit the use of CBDCs within his state.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (Florida State Government)

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on DeSantis and Trump's 'Technological IQ'

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who this week announced his 2024 presidential campaign, explains why United States he believes it is necessary to have a President who understands the technologies around crypto, AI, and more. Plus, whether his fellow GOP candidates former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have the "technological IQ" it takes to "be a president that can create and promote prosperity."

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