US Elections
Crypto Unmentioned at First 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate
The crypto industry hoped for a question about regulatory or related issues, but the lengthy debate focused on other matters.
By Nikhilesh DeJun 28, 2024
Crypto Insiders Hope for Possible Mention in Biden-Trump Debate
Some in the industry have been pushing for host CNN to ensure digital assets come up in the televised presidential faceoff.
By Jesse HamiltonJun 26, 2024
Crypto Giants Notch Wins in Expensive Quest to Sway U.S. Politics – Without Mentioning Crypto
Coinbase, Ripple and a16z donated unprecedented money to influence the outcomes of congressional races, but nobody wants to say who's in charge, how it works or even to discuss digital assets in campaign ads.
By Jesse HamiltonJun 26, 2024
PoliFi Tokens Return to Business After Proof of DJT-Trump Link Fails to Materialize
Many PoliFi tokens fell more than 10% after claims emerged that the Trump campaign was behind the DJT token.
By Sam ReynoldsJun 25, 2024
Original TRUMP Token Struggles With Exchange Listings as DJT Rockets
Exchanges will list TREMP but not TRUMP, claiming the latter is "too political."
By Sam ReynoldsJun 18, 2024
The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say
Crypto-focused PACs are shaping the outcome of certain key Congressional elections.
By Cheyenne LigonMay 14, 2024
Stand With Crypto Sets Up Election War Chest, Backs Candidates Seeking Open Seats
Stand With Crypto – an advocacy group started by Coinbase last year – will start gathering cash from more than 400,000 members to give to favored congressional candidates.
By Jesse HamiltonMay 10, 2024
Crypto Is an Election Issue This Year. Is That a Good Thing?
A new DCG-funded survey found one-in-five voters think crypto is a key issue in U.S. elections this November.
By Daniel KuhnMay 8, 2024
Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
A survey of swing-state voters shows that as many as 21% of them are serious about crypto policies, though more than two thirds of people distrust the digital-assets movement.
By Jesse HamiltonMay 7, 2024
Nearly $100M Wagered on U.S. Presidential Election on Polymarket
Bettors on the crypto-based prediction market platform see a clear path to victory for Trump, and are bullish on Ethereum's ETH hitting an all-time high in 2024 – just not before Solana's SOL.
By Sam Reynolds, Shaurya MalwaMar 18, 2024