Arizona crypto PAC-backed candidate ekes out narrow victory after recount
Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary. Go to Source
Month: August 2024
RFK Jr’s running mate floats ‘unity party’ with former President Trump
Nicole Shanahan claimed that 51% of Americans were against the two-party system dominating modern United States politics. Go to Source
Cambodia’s Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options
The Cambodian central bank’s Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand. Go to Source
US regulator fines crypto fund $150K for illicit Bitcoin loan
It’s part of the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity crunch triggered by FTX in 2022. Go to Source
Solana price hits a wall at $150 as several headwinds intensify
SOL price struggles to gain upward traction as DApp volumes plunge, spot ETF odds dwindle, and memecoins fail to rally. Go to Source
Polymarket Odds Suggest 81% Chance of RFK Jr. Exiting 2024 Race as Shanahan Hints at Trump Alliance
Based on Polymarket odds, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a 2024 independent presidential candidate, has a 81% probability of exiting the race after his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, hinted that their campaign might align with former President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the odds of Kennedy withdrawing peaked to it’s highest point yet. RFK Jr.’s Campaign Faces … Read more
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to run capital city with AI bot
Victor Miller entered the race and now uses a nickname to distinguish himself from the “Virtual Integrated Citizen, The Official Robot” he says is on the ballot. Go to Source
BDAG Aims Top 30 CoinMarketCap Listing vs. ETH & XMR Trends
BlockDAG’s Push for Top 30 CoinMarketCap Spot Heats Up While Ethereum Rises & Monero Gets Delisted As Ethereum witnesses significant whale movements with $6.62 million worth of ETH transferred, Monero faces imminent delisting from Binance due to regulatory pressure. These developments highlight the unpredictable nature of the market, where established coins face volatility and challenges. … Read more
Tether to Launch USDT Stablecoin on Aptos Blockchain
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the largest dollar-pegged stablecoin in the crypto market, has announced the launch of its star product on Aptos, a scalable and rapid blockchain. Tether seeks to offer rails with “extremely low gas fees” for USDT users, opening opportunities for the development of new use cases such as microtransactions and large-scale … Read more
Bitcoin short-term holders ‘over-reaction’ a factor in BTC’s drop below $50K — Glassnode
Glassnode says short-term holders have “carried the brunt” of losses from Bitcoin’s recent drop below $50,000. Go to Source