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US Democrats are ‘increasingly gravitating towards crypto’ — Poll
A poll of 804 self-identified Democrats suggested a majority favored some of the core values surrounding digital assets, as well as the US leading the world on innovation. Go to Source
US senators urge CFTC to finalize ban on election betting
It comes as decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has gathered more than $500 million in bets on who will likely win the 2024 United States presidential election. Go to Source
Kamala Harris supporting crypto could impact vote in key states — think tank
The race between presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be close in November — could crypto make a difference? Go to Source
‘Cast a vote, but don’t join a cult’ — Edward Snowden at Bitcoin 2024
The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners. Go to Source
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
What crypto policies can voters expect from potential VPs under Kamala Harris?
Despite endorsements from major party leaders, the top and bottom of the Democratic presidential ticket have yet to be fixed. Go to Source
Vitalik Buterin warns of politicians claiming to be ‘pro-crypto’
The Ethereum co-founder said he had observed the Russian government espousing crypto while acting as an authoritarian regime. 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