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.
Coinbase CEO calls for action in electing pro-crypto lawmakers following SEC Wells notice
Brian Armstrong urged crypto proponents to “contact their congressman, donate to pro-crypto candidates, show up at town halls” in an effort to achieve clear rules for crypto.
State caps or federal regulation: What’s next for political crypto donations
The industry isn’t having the best of its moments now, but the topic of campaign donations in crypto remains a relatively safe space for innovation.
US election agency approves use of NFTs as campaign fundraising incentive
According to the FEC, DataVault will receive “reasonable compensation” for each NFT issued to contributors as well as track all tokens issued for its own records.
SBF prosecutors reportedly dig into donations made to top US Democrats
Democratic members from the DNC, the DCCC and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries were contacted by SBF prosecutors for information to aid their ongoing investigations.
Elon Musk alleges SBF donated over $1B to Democrats: “Where did it go?”
SBF made the “highest ROI trade of all time” by donating $40 million to the right people for getting away with stealing over $10 billion, said Will Manidis, the CEO of ScienceIO.
Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?
With election integrity under assault in the United States and elsewhere, is blockchain technology part of the solution? Greenland explores voting options.
Law Decoded, Nov. 7–14: How regulators reacted to the FTX crash
While some lawmakers expressed their eagerness to quick up the regulatory progress, others blamed the SEC in FTX’s monopoly.
Post-election roundup: Who were the pro- and anti-crypto winners and losers from the US Midterms?
Political newcomer and Bitcoin holder J.D. Vance will take Rob Portman’s U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, but majority control of both chambers of Congress has yet to be decided.
Single-issue crypto voters weigh in on midterms before US Election Day
The outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States.
Here’s what you should know about the upcoming US midterms: Law Decoded, Oct. 31–Nov. 7
Despite a common mantra about the nonpartisan nature of crypto, there are certain correlations evident ahead of the United States elections.
SBF has been a ‘significant donor’ in the US midterm elections
The FTX founder has reportedly spent almost $40 million mainly supporting Democrats during the current political cycle, according to Open Secrets.
US Election update: Where do the pro-crypto candidates stand ahead of the election?
Crypto has been highly visible in this election cycle thanks to polls and political action committees. This is a new and unaccustomed role for it with unknown results.
FTX exec revealed as big donor to Oregon Democrats following misidentification
The FTX director of engineering reportedly contributed $500,000 to the Democratic Party of the American state of Oregon.
38% of US voters will consider candidates’ position on crypto in midterms: Survey
Initiated by Grayscale, the survey suggests crypto regulation is a bipartisan issue, with the majority of Democratic and Republican respondents saying they want clarity.