Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto launches political action committee
The advocacy group said it will begin officially endorsing political candidates for “common-sense crypto policy” in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Go to Source
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Between days in court, Donald Trump will meet crypto enthusiasts for NFT dinner
Anyone who spent at least $4,653 on Trump’s ‘Mugshot’ NFTs will be able to have dinner with the former president in Florida on May 8. Go to Source
Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates
The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties. Go to Source
Snowden goes after Bitcoin devs, Elon, and puppy killers in X flurry
His commentary touched on the zkSnacks shutdown, free speech, and the proper treatment of farm animals. Go to Source
Patrick McHenry accuses Gary Gensler of misleading US lawmakers over Ether
The chair of the U.S. House Financial Service Committee alluded to claims in Consensys’s recent lawsuit against the SEC, suggesting an investigation into Ether as a security. Go to Source
London’s ‘Joe Rogan’ and crypto advocate Brian Rose makes bid for mayor
The former Wall Street and City of London banker is making his second bid to become mayor of London. Go to Source
US stablecoin bill to ‘cement’ dollar dominance, fight sanction evasion
The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act is a step in the right direction, but enactment in an election year may be difficult. Go to Source
Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?
From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools. Go to Source
Democratic presidential candidate blasts Biden and Trump on crypto: ‘Not the right people to lead’
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips was the sole Democratic presidential candidate to address the Crypto Presidential Forum after Republicans Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson. Go to Source
US crypto firms spent more on lobbying in 2023 than before FTX collapse: Report
Government transparency group Open Secrets reported U.S. crypto firms spent roughly $19 million on lobbying from January to September 2023. Go to Source
