Trump reelection campaign raised $3M in crypto for Q2 2024
The most significant contributions came from Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who announced their support for the Republican candidate on X. Go to Source
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Stand With Crypto PAC has received $14K since launch, not $179M
Money from cryptocurrency advocates could play a role in the 2024 election cycle, so why does the Stand With Crypto PAC seem to be obfuscating its numbers? Go to Source
Crypto think tank launches voting project to support ‘right candidates’
The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX. Go to Source
Polymarket clinches MoonPay payments partnership amid U.S. election betting frenzy
Polymarket now accepts most fiat payments as well as crypto purchases with PayPal, according to MoonPay. Go to Source
Crypto Super PAC spends $1.7M on media buys as Arizona primary looms
Protect Progress used roughly $415,000 to fund a media buy for former Aspiration CEO Andrei Cherny, a Democrat running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st District. Go to Source
Is Trump right to worry that China could ‘take over’ crypto?
Does China regret banning Bitcoin mining in 2021? Could it opt back in? Can a single nation even control decentralized assets like BTC? Go to Source
BODEN trader loses nearly $8M, but ‘memecoin season’ still on track
Biden-related memecoins fell over 60% since the US president dropped out from the 2024 election. Go to Source
The Digital Chamber pens letter to Vice President Kamala Harris
“Over 50 million Americans own crypto,” the advocacy letter stated while calling on Kamala Harris to deviate from the Democrats’ current party line. Go to Source
Gary Gensler will likely resign in 2025 after Biden exit, says 10x Research
A Trump presidency will spell disaster for Gensler and his role as head of the SEC, said 10x Research founder Markus Thielen. Go to Source
Biden out, bull run in? Here’s what analysts think
Biden’s sudden move to abandon the 2024 presidential race could be a “huge boost” for crypto assets, but it may be too soon to get excited about a massive crypto rally. Go to Source