The U.S. presidential election is nearing and with it comes the employment of technologies like AI on social media platforms to manipulate voter sentiment.
Google makes AI disclosure mandatory in political campaign ads
Google updated its political content policy to take effect starting November 2023 which now mandates disclosure of all AI-generated content in election ads.
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign.
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run
Along with longshot Democratic hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Francis Suarez was one of the few openly crypto-friendly candidates running in 2024.
First Republican presidential debate to feature pro-crypto candidates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will be in attendance at the political debate on Aug. 23, but not Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, despite earlier claims.
Coinbase political initiative features US lawmaker who admitted to ethics violations
Rep. David Schweikert, featured as a lawmaker “very supportive” of crypto in the United States, paid $175,000 as part of a settlement related to violations of House ethics rules.
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Unexpectedly Leads in Presidential Voting in Argentina
Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
The Federal Election Commission in the U.S. unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence.
CBDC supporter likely in White House next term, crypto divide not red v. blue: Grayscale
The crypto asset manager took a look at the leading U.S. presidential candidates’ positions and did not see a partisan divide.
Bitcoin Won’t Back U.S. Dollar, Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Says
The Republican candidate’s comments stand in contrast to Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who supports using bitcoin to stabilize the dollar.
Republican candidate wants to end President Biden’s supposed ‘war on Bitcoin’ if elected
“As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it,” said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event.
Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for State House
The director of Bitcoin mining analytics at the TBC said he was opposed to the Fed’s exploration of a central bank digital currency and planned to push for “digital freedom.”
The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger
The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC.
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”
a16z releases anonymous voting system for Ethereum
The system uses “time-lock puzzles” to encrypt the contents of votes, making them unreadable until balloting has finished.
US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to accept Bitcoin for campaign donations
Ramaswamy stated, “Let’s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency.”
RFK Jr. elaborates position on CBDC, crypto: ‘It isn’t just criminals who want privacy’
The U.S. presidential candidate has added anti-CBDC to his anti-establishment, anti-vaccination repertoire and has gained double-digit support among Democrats.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue
The U.S. has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?
RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the latest presidential candidate from one of the most famous U.S. political families, is introducing a number of crypto issues in his newly announced campaign to challenge Joe Biden.
Thai political party looking at PM race promises $300 in crypto upon victory: Report
The country’s next general election will be held on May 14, at which time all 500 seats in Thailand’s House of Representatives will be up for grabs.