France’s Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was ‘political’
The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24. Go to Source
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Partner of ex-FTX exec hit with campaign finance charges
Michelle Bond, who ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2022, faces four charges related to violations of campaign finance law. Go to Source
Polymarket odds of RFK Jr dropping out soar before Aug. 23 address
It’s unclear if the Independent presidential candidate will join forces with Donald Trump, but both are scheduled to speak in the same area on the same day. Go to Source
Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially “tip control of Congress one way or the other.” Go to Source
Candidate and AI bot come in 4th in Cheyenne’s mayoral primary
The VIC bot and its “meat avatar,” Victor Miller, got 327 votes in Cheyenne, losing a primary election to incumbent Mayor Patrick Collins and two others. Go to Source
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
No mention of crypto in the Democratic Party’s 2024 platform
The 91-page party platform is expected to be passed on Aug. 19 in a vote from the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Go to Source
Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase
According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans. Go to Source
‘I expect to see no mention of Bitcoin’ — MARA CEO on Harris’ platform
Depending on the November presidential election outcome, Fred Thiel said he would consider “looking outside the US” for Bitcoin mining firm MARA’s operations. Go to Source
US Senate Majority Leader to speak at crypto event for Kamala Harris
Senator Chuck Schumer and 10 Democratic senators sided with Republicans to pass a resolution overturning an SEC rule on banks holding crypto, later vetoed by President Biden. Go to Source
