a16z co-founders pledge to support Trump in wake of Vance VP pick: Report
Numerous Silicon Valley insiders are reportedly donating to the Republican presidential nominee. Go to Source
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Bitcoin soars on predictions of Trump victory after assassination attempt
The failed assassination attempt on the former US president may (perversely) be good for crypto. “Trump’s victory odds just went up significantly.” Go to Source
Donald Trump picks crypto-friendly JD Vance as running mate
The Ohio senator reported holding up to $250,000 worth of Bitcoin in 2022 and has supported specific pro-crypto legislation. Go to Source
Bitcoin conference organizer to raise $15M for Trump campaign: Report
The reported fundraiser will come after the Republican National Convention, in which delegates are expected to nominate Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate. Go to Source
Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada
The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the country’s financial system, as residents had an “appetite” for change. Go to Source
Chamber of Progress says Biden can ‘still win’ on crypto against Trump
According to the advocacy group, the US President still has an opportunity to counter Donald Trump’s “change of heart on cryptocurrency” by supporting regulation. Go to Source
Labour victory in UK elections renews crypto industry optimism
The Labour Party has promised to make the UK “a global leader in tokenization.” Go to Source
Cynthia Lummis backs Ian Cain over crypto lawyer John Deaton for Senate
Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis cited Republican Ian Cain’s understanding of blockchain technology and the digital economy in his campaign to unseat Democrat Elizabeth Warren. Go to Source
Are politicians using crypto to influence the US elections?
In a fraught election year, crypto-user demographics are aligning with those of highly sought “swing voters,” says a TCU researcher. Go to Source
UK voters call for candidates to consider crypto as election looms
It’s unclear what a Labour Party government could mean for digital assets in the U.K., but according to one poll, many voters want politicians to consider the industry. Go to Source
