Election Coverage 2024
The 2024 elections in the US, Asia, Europe and Africa are poised to influence the global regulatory framework for Bitcoin and crypto. Follow CoinDesk for essential updates and expert analysis to see what’s at stake.
France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority
The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations.
Biden's Odds on Polymarket Little Changed After ABC TV Interview
The president's chances of reelection languished at 11% and his probability of dropping out lingered around 64%, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market platform.
Multicoin Pledges up to $1M for Pro-Crypto Senate Candidates
The investment firm is eager to flip the Senate for Republicans.
Labour Landslide Sets Up Starmer as UK Prime Minister With Unstated Crypto Plans
While the industry was not mentioned in the party's manifesto or on the campaign trail, Labour has said it will support tokenization and a central bank digital currency.
Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surge to Almost 80% on Polymarket After New York Times Report
It had been only 55% earlier in the day.
Ahead of the U.K. Election, Major Parties Remain Silent on Crypto Issues
The U.K. is set to hold its first election in five years on Thursday and crypto is not a campaign-trail issue.
Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Jump to 55% on Polymarket as Obama Raises 'Concerns' About Presidential Campaign
Traders are now giving a 55% chance President Biden abandons his campaign and a 42% chance he does it before the Democratic convention
Kamala Harris' Odds of Winning Democratic Nomination Surge on Polymarket
Supporters are calling on the vice president to step up following boss Biden's doddering debate debacle.
UPDATE: Polymarket Logs First $100M Month as Election Drama Heats Up
President Biden's blunders during last week's debate are the latest factor driving volume on the crypto-based prediction market.
Solana ETF Applications Look Like Bets on Trump Retaking White House, Making U.S. Friendlier to Crypto
VanEck and 21Shares' applications seem doomed under the Biden administration. But they include a deadline that lapses when Trump would be in office, if he wins the presidency in November.
