Coinbase initiative announces crypto-themed US presidential forum
Presidential candidates Asa Hutchinson, Vivek Ramaswamy and Dean Phillips will discuss blockchain and crypto ahead of the New Hampshire Primary. Go to Source
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Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023. Go to Source
Meta bans usage of generative AI ad creation tools for political advertisers
Meta updated its help center with a note explaining that political advertisers are prohibited from using its new generative AI ad campaign creation tools. Go to Source
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run. Go to Source
DC doesn’t realize how powerful crypto voting is — Brian Armstrong
According to Brian Armstrong, the gap between current crypto policies and American needs will make cryptocurrencies a hot topic in the upcoming elections. Go to Source
AI usage on social media has potential to impact voter sentiment
The U.S. presidential election is nearing and with it comes the employment of technologies like AI on social media platforms to manipulate voter sentiment. Go to Source
Google makes AI disclosure mandatory in political campaign ads
Google updated its political content policy to take effect starting November 2023 which now mandates disclosure of all AI-generated content in election ads. Go to Source
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign. Go to Source
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run
Along with longshot Democratic hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Francis Suarez was one of the few openly crypto-friendly candidates running in 2024. Go to Source
First Republican presidential debate to feature pro-crypto candidates
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy will be in attendance at the political debate on Aug. 23, but not Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, despite earlier claims. Go to Source