Have you ever heard of a dog mayor? In New York City, there's a fun contest to crown one. But this year, something unusual happened. A bunch of crypto fans decided to use the contest to promote a memecoin. A dog named Bertram, also known as Bertie, became the center of their plan. They wanted to boo
Bitcoin's value hit a new record high of $75, 000 after Donald Trump won the 2024 U. S. presidential election. The crypto community is excited, seeing this as good news for Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, who runs MicroStrategy, tweeted that we now have a "Bitcoin President. " Trump's stock in his company
Ever wondered how politics and crypto mix? Let's talk about Coinbase, a major crypto exchange. Years ago, the company's founder, Brian Armstrong, kept his distance from Washington. But as crypto grew bigger, so did Coinbase's need to get involved. Armstrong started spending more time in D. C. , meet
Two political action committees linked to the cryptocurrency industry are stepping in to support Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his close reelection battle against Democratic U. S. Representative Colin Allred. Allred isn't known for being against crypto; he even voted for a key industry bill this yea
You might be surprised to know who's in the running to replace the current head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dan Gallagher, who works at Robinhood, is said to be a top pick if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Gallagher was once an SEC commissioner himself. Some people close to t
In the heart of progressive San Francisco, a unique event unfolded on a June evening: a high-stakes Republican fundraiser at venture capitalist David Sacks' mansion. The guest of honor? Former President Donald Trump, who pledged to loosen crypto regulations if elected in November. Trump promised to
Bitcoin investors have been buzzing lately. Why? Because some analysts think a Trump win could be great for the cryptocurrency. You see, Trump recently picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Vance is a big fan of crypto, owning at least $100,000 worth of bitcoin himself. This move has giv
Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, recently warned against voting for political candidates solely because they support cryptocurrency. He stressed that politics is complex and voting based only on a "pro-crypto" stance can lead to unintended consequences. Even governments like Russia have show
Donald Trump surprised many by addressing the biggest bitcoin conference of the year, promising to turn the United States into the "crypto capital" if he wins the November election. He pledged not to sell off the federal government's bitcoin holdings, a stark contrast to his earlier stance. Back in
As the U.S. presidential election nears, there's a buzz in the crypto industry about potential regulatory changes. Shan Aggarwal, from Coinbase Ventures, shared his thoughts at Messari’s Mainnet conference in New York City. "We’re really hoping for better regulations," he said, indicating that the c
