Donald Trump
Donald Trump More Likely to Pardon Jan. 6 Protestors Than Silk Road Founder: Polymarket
The President-Elect promised pardons for the protestors and to commute Ulbricht's sentence when he was on the campaign trail.
By Sam ReynoldsNov 7, 2024
Polymarket Resolves Presidential Election Contract
The $3.6 billion contract closed Wednesday morning as the Associated Press, Fox and NBC declared the election for Republican candidate Donald Trump.
By Sam ReynoldsNov 6, 2024
Trump's Triumph Is Also Crypto's: Gensler, Regulatory Clouds Likely to Vanish
Buoyed by donations and votes from a digital asset industry he aggressively courted, Trump won a second term to the White House in his third bid for the U.S.'s highest office.
By Nikhilesh DeNov 6, 2024
Crypto Is a Clear Winner With Trump as GOP Takes Senate, Sherrod Brown Loses and Gensler Likely Heading for Door
Even before Donald Trump secured the U.S. presidency, the industry had already scored huge, getting many new allies in Congress and a serious Senate hurdle removed.
By Jesse HamiltonNov 6, 2024
Live Updates: Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Up-to-the-minute coverage on the presidential and congressional races and how they stand to shape crypto legislation and regulation.
By Nikhilesh De, Marc Hochstein, Jesse Hamilton, Tom Carreras, Cheyenne LigonNov 5, 2024
Here's Why Today's U.S. Election Matters for Crypto
It's unlikely a crypto bill will become law this year, but not impossible.
By Nikhilesh DeNov 5, 2024
Industry-Funded Polls Back Crypto Message: They Have Enough Voters to Make a Splash
While these voter surveys are paid for with an ultimate aim of getting policy-makers' attention, the data shared by industry groups makes a case some voters seem to feel strongly.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 31, 2024
Trump's Crypto Business Slashes Fundraise Goal by 90% After Lackluster Sales
The revised plan to sell only $30 million of WLFI tokens — instead of the originally planned $300 million — suggests Trump may not quickly see a big payday from World Liberty Financial.
By Danny NelsonOct 31, 2024
BlackRock's Entry Into Crypto Matters More Than U.S. Election, QCP Capital's Darius Sit Says
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink appearing on CNBC means more to QCP's founder and chief investment officer rather than presidential candidates promoting crypto.
By Sam ReynoldsOct 31, 2024
Inspired by Trump, Florida Official Eyes State Bitcoin Stockpile for Retirees
Citing presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is pushing the idea for state pension funds.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 30, 2024