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Sam Bankman-Fried Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ Says
27.7.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice informed a federal judge that it did "not intend to proceed" with a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after consulting with The Bahamas over whether it was included in an extradition document last year
Sam Bankman-Fried to have campaign donation charge dropped: Prosecutors
27.7.2023
The FTX co-founder may be able to face one less charge relating to his alleged mismanagement of the cryptocurrency exchange
FTX Executive Investigated for Potential Campaign Finance Violations in Congressional Bid
12.7.2023
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame and his girlfriend Michelle Bond, a former congressional candidate, are under investigation for potential violations of campaign-finance law.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are probing whether the couple unlawfully evaded federal limits on campaign contributions...
US authorities are investigating former FTX exec for potential campaign finance violations: Report
11.7.2023
FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame was the individual who first reported FTX to Bahmanian authorities, but he reportedly may face charges of his own in the United States
Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ
11.7.2023
Ryan Salame is being investigated for potentially illegally avoiding federal limits on contributions to his girlfriend's congressional campaign last year
UK Regulator Ramped Up Campaign Against Crypto ATMs in May and June
11.7.2023
The financial watchdog conducted inspections in conjunction with the South West Regional Organized Crime Unit and the police forces of Greater London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr Holds Up to $250,000 in Bitcoin, Records Show
9.7.2023
According to a report published on Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, holds between $100,000 and $250,000 in bitcoin (BTC). The holdings contradict his statements at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in May, where Kennedy claimed he was not an investor. Kennedy’s...
‘Bidenomics’ Agenda Struggles to Gain Support as Joe Biden’s Approval Ratings Plummet
4.7.2023
Over the past week, U.S. president Joe Biden has been engaged in discussions regarding his economic agenda, commonly referred to as “Bidenomics,” with the aim of establishing a strong groundwork for his 2024 reelection campaign. Emphasizing the potential to revive the cherished...
Change the Code Blasts Wall Street for Propping Up Bitcoin Initiatives
30.6.2023
Change The Code, a Greenpeace-backed initiative that seeks to change Bitcoin’s consensus algorithm, has blasted Wall Street companies for the support they are showing to Bitcoin-related activities. On social media, it has called out companies like Fidelity, Blackrock, JPMorgan, and Goldman...
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
12.6.2023
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”
Pro-Bitcoin DeSantis tagged over AI-faked photos in Trump smear campaign
9.6.2023
The images depicting Donald Trump cuddling up to and kissing Anthony Fauci were labeled as being AI-generated on Twitter's disinformation alert feature
Jack Dorsey's Vote of Confidence: Twitter Co-Founder Endorses Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.
5.6.2023
Twitter cofounder and former CEO Jack Dorsey has voiced support for pro-crypto presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
In a Sunday tweet, the tech billionaire shared a YouTube video titled “Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. argues he can beat Trump and DeSantis in 2024” writing, “He can and will.”...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Runs for President, Promises To Protect Bitcoin
25.5.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promised to protect bitcoin when announcing his bid for presidency this week.
DeSantis announced his run for president during a Twitter space on Wednesday, hosted in part by billionaire Elon Musk.
“As president, we will protect the ability to do things...
Ron DeSantis vows to ‘protect’ Bitcoin during presidential campaign launch
25.5.2023
Florida's current governor announced his bid for the 2024 U.S. presidency during a Twitter Space with Elon Musk and rounded off with remarks on the cryptocurrency
Coinbase to roll out 'Moving America Forward' national campaign for crypto
23.5.2023
The ads will emphasize the financial innovations facilitated via crypto and raise awareness for Coinbase events and lobbying efforts
Republican Tim Scott Announces His Run for President — How Could That Affect Crypto?
23.5.2023
Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who could be an influential player in the cryptocurrency industry, announced his run for US president on Monday.
The South Carolina lawmaker formally announced his run on Twitter as a crowd gathered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Scott joins other candidates, including...
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches TV Campaign in Washington DC
22.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is honing in on Washington DC with a new TV campaign set to launch this week promoting the future of crypto amid its own fight with US regulators.
In a black and white and almost two-minute long video, CEO Brian Armstrong lays out the benefits of crypto and calls...
Clash of Presidential Contenders: Bitcoin Gains Prominence as 2024 US Election Approaches
21.5.2023
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election drawing near, the enthusiasm of bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocates has intensified, as two candidates have emerged in the race who openly express their support for bitcoin and willingly accept the dominant digital asset for campaign contributions....
US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to accept Bitcoin for campaign donations
21.5.2023
Ramaswamy stated, “Let’s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency.”
Democratic Presidential Candidate Kennedy Lays Out Campaign Promises for Bitcoin
20.5.2023
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made campaign promises on Friday advocating for bitcoin users, adding that he plans to accept campaign donations in bitcoin.
“As president, I will make sure that your right to hold and use bitcoin is inviolable,” Kennedy said at the Bitcoin...