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Crypto PAC Pulls $1.75M Ad Spend Supporting Texas AG Paxton
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Crypto PAC Pulls $1.75M Ad Spend Supporting Texas AG Paxton

Fellowship PAC withdraws $1.75M pro-Paxton ad buy in Texas Senate race. Implications for crypto-backed political spending ahead of midterms.

US Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Ban for Politicians After Trump Pardons Binance CEO
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US Lawmaker Proposes Crypto Ban for Politicians After Trump Pardons Binance CEO

US Representative Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill prohibiting politicians from owning cryptocurrencies, following Trump's pardon of Binance's Changpeng Zhao.

Democrat Ro Khanna Proposes Bill to Restrict Crypto Involvement by Elected Officials After Trump's Pardon
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Democrat Ro Khanna Proposes Bill to Restrict Crypto Involvement by Elected Officials After Trump's Pardon

Following Trump's pardon of Binance's CZ, Democrat Ro Khanna plans a bill to ban elected officials from crypto activities, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest.

Cryptocurrency Gains Political Attention Ahead of 2024 U.S. Elections
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Cryptocurrency Gains Political Attention Ahead of 2024 U.S. Elections

As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, cryptocurrency emerges as a key political issue, gaining interest in swing states and prompting legislative action.

Crypto Takes Center Stage in U.S. Politics: Key Developments and Implications
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Crypto Takes Center Stage in U.S. Politics: Key Developments and Implications

Explore the significant political shift towards cryptocurrency in the U.S., including policy proposals from key figures like Trump, Kennedy, and Lummis.

Crypto Enthusiasts Gain Political Influence as Presidential Candidates Endorse Blockchain
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Crypto Enthusiasts Gain Political Influence as Presidential Candidates Endorse Blockchain

U.S. presidential candidates are increasingly endorsing blockchain, drawing support from young crypto enthusiasts and influencing regulatory changes.

Crypto Advocate Pierre Poilievre Elected as Leader of Canada's Conservative Party
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Crypto Advocate Pierre Poilievre Elected as Leader of Canada's Conservative Party

Bitcoin-friendly Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on September 11.

Bitcoin Pumps to Mid-June Levels following Boris Johnson’s Resignation
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Bitcoin Pumps to Mid-June Levels following Boris Johnson’s Resignation

Bitcoin (BTC) hit the $22K level, a scenario last seen in mid-June after Boris Johnson resigned as the UK prime minister.

South Korea’s Presidential Nominee to Raise Campaign Funds by Using NFT
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South Korea’s Presidential Nominee to Raise Campaign Funds by Using NFT

The campaign office of Lee Jae-myung, a South Korean Presidential aspirant, has announced the plans to raise funds through a blockchain-based digital platform with plans to issue a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) to donors afterwards.

President Trump Nominates Brian Brooks to Serve as US Comptroller of the Currency for A Five-Year Term
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President Trump Nominates Brian Brooks to Serve as US Comptroller of the Currency for A Five-Year Term

President Trump has nominated Brian Brooks to lead as the national bank regulator for a full five-year term.

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas
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Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.

Brock Pierce Served for Securities Fraud in Connection with His Blockchain Company Block.one During Electoral Campaign
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Brock Pierce Served for Securities Fraud in Connection with His Blockchain Company Block.one During Electoral Campaign

Presidential hopeful Brock Pierce was served a court summons during his electoral rally at his new headquarters in New York City today.

“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov
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“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic has a strong distrust of Bitcoin, along with a profoundly confused understanding of BTC price.

Ripple Co-Founder says US-China Tech Cold War Will Be Won and Lost on Crypto and Blockchain Battlefield
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Ripple Co-Founder says US-China Tech Cold War Will Be Won and Lost on Crypto and Blockchain Battlefield

Ripple Co-Founder, Chris Larsen believes the Cold Tech War between China and the United States is going to be won and lost on the blockchain battlefield.

New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes
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New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes

In light of the 2020 US presidential elections, Trump admitted to denying funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS), despite the mailing service’s proposal on Thursday of a new patent for a blockchain-powered voting system, which would make ballot casting more secure.