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.
Nearly Half of All Corporate Election Spending in 2024 Cycle Comes from Crypto Companies, Study Finds
Think-tank Public Citizen found that crypto companies have contributed $119 million to crypto-friendly super PACs this election cycle.
Kamala Harris Signals Interest in Friendlier Stance on Crypto: Bloomberg
The cryptocurrency industry has made no secret of its displeasure with the Biden administration's approach towards regulating digital assets.
RFK Jr. Reportedly Dropping Out of Presidential Race, Mulling Trump Endorsement; Bitcoin Jumps Past $61K
The independent candidate has scheduled a national address for Friday.
Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary by 39 Votes
The industry's top campaign-finance operation poured about $1.4 million into advertising to help secure Ansari's victory in a U.S. House primary, which was finalized in a recount this week.
Harris Leads Trump on Polymarket as DNC Begins, but They Got Tied Earlier Amid Volatility
Plus, bettors see RFK Jr. dropping out by November without a Trump endorsement, and China's 'bitcoin ban' is more complicated than what Justin Sun thinks.
U.S. Crypto Bill Can Happen This Year, Senate's Schumer Tells Crypto Backers of Harris
At the opening Crypto4Harris event, industry supporters of the Democratic presidential candidate suggested Harris will lead a crypto surge, though she hasn't yet shared her view.
Crypto Industry Committing $12M to Dethrone Sen. Brown in Ohio, PAC Says
The Fairshake super PAC and its affiliates are reserving broadcast time in Ohio, Arizona and Michigan for their Senate races in the November general election.
Crypto Insiders Courting Vice President Harris Chase Whispers of Her Openness
Just as the sector began bonding with Donald Trump, the election arrival of Vice President Kamala Harris has caused some crypto eyes to wander, but Harris hasn't yet returned their love.
A Trump-Themed Token Soars, Then Dives 95% After His Son Dashes Hope the Former President Backed It
The debacle underscores the wild world of memecoin markets, where grifts and rug pulls abound.
Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss
The Missouri primary defeat of Rep. Cori Bush marks the latest example of the industry's millions opposing candidates favored by Warren, with whom the sector is waging open warfare.
