Bitcoin price shows strength above its recent lows Here is why

A stock market recovery, investors' anticipation of upcoming US inflation data and risks to the US dollar dominance are fuelling Bitcoins recent price gains.

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Kamala Harris releases policy platform details No mention of crypto

The Harris-Walz platform, A New Way Forward, included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.

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Harris campaign criticized for ignoring crypto in policy statement

Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign released a policy statement outlining her administration’s key priorities. However, there is a notable omissioncrypto. Harris’s campaign promises highlighted various sectorsincluding semiconductors and artificial intelligenceand even extensively mentioned her political rival, former President Donald Trump, in the policy statement. However, there was no mention of Bitcoin, crypto, blockchain technology, or digital […]

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Crypto Super PAC pours $660K into Senate race as US election closes in

With 57 days until the US election, expenditures from Super PACs seem to be heating up in Massachusetts and nationwide.

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Elon Musks DOGE gov meme sends political speculation soaring

Musk previously signaled he was ready and willing to serve if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States.

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Chamber of Progress demands clarity on crypto from presidential hopefuls

The Chamber of Progress, a technology industry coalition advocating for digital innovation, has urged moderators of the upcoming ABC presidential debate to include a critical question on crypto regulation. In a letter sent to moderators Linsey Davis and David Muir on Sept. 5, the organization highlighted the growing role of digital assets in the US […]

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Crypto PACs spend $14M targeting crucial US Senate and House races

With most state primaries for the US House and Senate completed, the Fairshake PAC and its affiliates are supporting candidates in the November election.

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Advocates call for crypto to be discussed at US presidential debate

The Chamber of Progress cited Donald Trump revers[ing] his previous position on cryptocurrency and a lack of clarity from Kamala Harris campaign.

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Ripple co-founder and 87 execs endorse Kamala Harris for president

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen joined 87 other corporate leaders in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House, as reported by CNBC on Sept. 6. The letter included several other high-profile signatories, including Aaron Levie (Box CEO), Jeremy Stoppelman (Yelp CEO), philanthropist Lynn Forester de Rothschild, private equity billionaire José Feliciano, Twilio co-founder Jeff […]

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Ripple co-founder signs letter endorsing Harris for president

Previously, another former Ripple board member, Gene Sperling, left the White House to join Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign.

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US crypto firms ramp up lobbying efforts, expenditures up 1386% over 7 years

A recent study has revealed that US crypto companies have significantly increased their lobbying efforts, with expenditures rising by 1386% from 2017 to 2023. According to data compiled by Social Capital Markets, crypto firms spent $40.42 million lobbying for regulatory changes during 2023 alone, signaling the growing importance of government relations in the industry. The […]

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Kamala Harris campaign isnt directly accepting crypto a Super PAC is

A spokesperson for the Harris campaign confirmed with Cointelegraph that the Future Forward PAC was set up to receive crypto donations to support the Democratic candidate.

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KAMA Memecoin Soars 10% Following Putins Endorsement Of Kamala Harris

A Kamala Harris-inspired memecoin recently jumped over 10% after the US Vice President received public endorsement from Vladimir Putin. The Russian president expressed his support for the Democratic candidate on Thursday, fueling a surge in the PolitiFi tokens activity. Putin Endorses Kamala Harris’ Campaign As the US elections get closer, the presidential candidates continue to [...]

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Trump reiterates support for Bitcoin, picks Musk to lead government overhaul

Former President Donald Trump reiterated his support for Bitcoin and the wider crypto industry during a speech at the Economic Club of New York on Sept. 5 During his speech, Trump outlined a broader vision for a “national economic renaissance” and said his economic policies would foster emerging technologies and industries via clear regulations rather […]

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Kamala Harris turns to Coinbase for crypto campaign donations, CFO reveals

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign is using Coinbase Commerce to accept crypto donations, Fortune reported Sept. 4. Haas made the revelation during a conversation with Citigroup‘s director of payments, Peter Christiansen, at the lender’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York. According to Haas: “[Kamala] is accepting crypto donations. She’s […]

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The crypto voting bloc is not voters: Political scientists debate election impact

Recent polling among cryptocurrency holders has candidate Donald Trump firmly ahead of his opponent, but researchers are undecided about whether it even matters. 

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Trump familys upcoming DeFi project aims to cement US dollar dominance via stablecoin revolution

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) a DeFi project tied to members of former President Donald Trump’s family responded to a wave of speculation on Sept. 4 with a series of tweets clarifying its DeFi strategy and confirming its collaboration with Aave. In the posts, WLFI announced the partnership aims to develop a platform that will […]

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Sen. Warren to debate John Deaton, criticizes crypto billionaires

The Massachusetts senator said she agreed to two debates in October, while John Deaton challenged her to five after his primary victory. 

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Trumps crypto gambit in Bitcoin, NFTs and DeFi intensifies ahead of election

Trump and his familys crypto ventures continue to expand as they aim to attract voters through supporting digital assets.

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Coinbase CLO says hes encouraged by Harris campaign reaching out

With 63 days until the US election and early voting starting in September, single-issue crypto voters have a limited window to decide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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