Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private.
First Mover: What’s Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster
Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition team starts to meet.
Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President
Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.
First Mover: Bitcoin Likes Biden (and Fed’s Powell) as Price Approaches $15K
The Federal Reserve, established as lender of last resort to banks, looks to be stimulus provider of last resort with U.S. government divided.
Cryptocurrency CEO Donated Second-Largest Amount to Joe Biden’s Campaign
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency derivatives platform FTX, made the second-largest donation to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
Bitcoin Jumps Above $14.5K, Taking 2020 Gains to Over 100%
Bitcoin’s price jumped to a 33-month high of $14,558 soon before press time, taking the year-to-date gain to 101%.
$14.1K: Bitcoin Breaks New 2020 High With US Election Still Undecided
Bitcoin has broken fresh 2020 highs as uncertainty remains in the U.S. presidential election.
Just Another Day for Bitcoin as US Election Slides Into Discord, Division
Prediction markets show Trump losing, though bitcoin bulls didn’t get Democratic “blue wave” that might have brought speedy stimulus package.
Bitcoin Drops as Trump Threatens to Stop Vote Counting
Bitcoin fell after President Trump alleged “fraud” in the presidential election and pledged to stop vote counting.
LIVE: CoinDesk Covers the 2020 US Election and Crypto Impact
CoinDesk is covering Election 2020 live, with real-time analysis of its impact on the crypto space.
Here Are the 2020 US Election Races Crypto Should Watch
Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.
First Mover: 11 Election Talking Points on Bitcoin as TRUMP Futures Point to Loss
From a look-back to bitcoin’s price reaction in November 2016 to the ramifications of a “blue wave” (or red), here’s how to play the election.
The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020
The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.
Bitcoin’s Implied Volatility Rises Ahead of US Election
The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pick up-in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.
Ripple Joins Business Alliance Advocating ‘Safe and Accessible’ US Election
Blockchain payments startup Ripple has joined an alliance comprising of almost 1,000 major U.S. companies and CEOs calling for calm and fairness in Tuesday’s presidential election.
Who Is Better for Bitcoin, Trump or Biden?
In a chaotic year of dueling recriminations and very different visions of the future, the real question of this U.S. presidential election is: Who is better for bitcoin?
First Mover: Bitcoin Retreats Before U.S. Election After Dominating Crypto in October
Bitcoin had an unusually bullish October, with a 29% gain that led the monthly performance ranking of digital assets in the CoinDesk 20.
Overstock Touts Voatz Blockchain Voting App as Solution to US Election Fracas
The comments come days before a ballot count marred in uncertainty.
Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come.
Crypto Traders Bet on US Election as FTX Prediction Markets Hit Record Volumes
October sees record volume for TRUMP and BIDEN markets three weeks ahead of the U.S. election.