Crypto will be the real winner on November 5, Coinbase’s top lawyer says. However, few doubt that crypto is an election issue. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is betting that the next set of elected lawmakers will be crypto-friendly, regardless of who wins the US election. “We’re going to see a pro-crypto Congress emerge … Read more
Trump and Harris are set to face off on live television on September 10. The debate will change crypto prices if either candidate does well, an analyst said. Industry pundits don’t see relations with Harris as crypto-friendly despite promises to reset. A second presidential debate is coming – and it’s going to be a big … Read more
Former President Trump is promoting a crypto project. Trump's sons have been teasing the project for weeks. Trump's crypto project has not been detailed. Former President Donald Trump promoted an upcoming crypto project called “The Defiant Ones” with his posting Truth is a social platform, but little actual detail or explanation. “For too long, the … Read more
Crypto companies, executives and investors have gathered more than any other industry to influence the 2024 election. Crypto now trails only the fossil fuel industry in political spending since 2010. According to watchdog group Public Citizen, the crypto industry will spend an “unprecedented” amount of money in 2024 trying to influence US congressional elections. Crypto … Read more
Eric Trump continues to tease an upcoming crypto project. Several politically themed memecoins have skyrocketed following his latest comments. Joke Cryptocurrencies have become climates for political winds this year. The Donald Trump-themed memecoin is up nearly 200% in the past 24 hours, after the former president's second son again teased an upcoming crypto project. It's … Read more
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to pass crypto legislation in 2024. Democrats insist Kamala Harris is friendlier to industry than Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Half a dozen prominent Democrats reaffirmed their support for crypto in a virtual “town hall” Wednesday night, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who said he wants to pass … Read more
Elon Musk and Donald Trump did not mention crypto in their Monday chat. Several Trump-themed memecoins have surged in the past 24 hours. Others have sharper dips. Several Donald Trump-themed memecoins enjoy a powerboost behind the former president Chat Monday with X owner Elon Musk. While neither of them mentioned cryptocurrencies during their two-hour interview, … Read more
Since August 2, Kamala Harris's chances of winning the election have increased by 238%. Analysts warn that Donald Trump's loss could be bad for crypto prices. Bitcoin price weakened just as Kamala Harris took the lead over Donald Trump in various polls, including crypto-powered betting platform PolyMarket. Bernstein analysts don't think this is a coincidence. … Read more
A new campaign of Democratic Party-aligned crypto enthusiasts is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. This week the campaign includes a virtual town hall. A version of this story appeared in Us The Guidance August 12 newsletter. Sign up Here. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban. Hedge fund veteran Anthony Scaramucci. Congressman Willie Nickell. Some of the … Read more