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Vivek Ramaswamy Seen as Most Formidable Trump Challenger by Blockchain Bettors
Blockchain bettors didn’t appear to change their odds-making much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but crypto betting platforms do show that Vivek Ramaswamy, a Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur who won plaudits for his performance, has overtaken Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the past week as the clear frontrunner to challenge Trump. "The Hash" panel discusses the intersection between crypto and the U.S. Presidential election.
Following Second Arrest, Trump NFT Project Says 'NOW' Is Time to Claim Prizes
Just days after Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be charged with federal crimes, his two-part non-fungible token (NFT) project, Trump Digital Collectible Cards, informed collectors that it was not letting his second arrest stop them from awarding prizes. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions.
Exploring the Value of Trump’s NFT Cards After he Pleaded Not Guilty on Federal Charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 federal criminal charges that he allegedly mishandled classified documents. "First Mover" hosts react and discuss the implications for Trump's NFT collection.
Role of Crypto in Ohio Primary Elections
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the role of crypto in Ohio's primary election as blockchain advocate Rep. Warren Davidson wins the Republican nomination for the state’s 8th Congressional District. Plus, a conversation on Trump-backed J.D. Vance’s Senate Republican primary win and the role crypto could play in upcoming elections throughout the country.
The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, CoinDesk has obtained a 250-page trove of Mnuchin’s crypto-related correspondence during his four years at U.S. Treasury under the Trump administration. “The Hash” panel breaks down the revelations and implications for Biden-era crypto policy.
Freedom of Speech? Trump Sues Social Media Giants Over Censorship
In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.
Trump: Bitcoin Is A ‘Scam’
Former President Donald Trump said Monday bitcoin seems like a “scam” and that it threatens the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency during an interview with Fox Business’ Stuart Varney. “The Hash” panel discusses Trump’s claim.
Decision on Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban: Why it Matters
The Facebook Oversight Board will soon release its decision on whether Trump’s Facebook account, which has been banned since January, will be reinstated. “The Hash” panel digs into the underlying issues of centralization and censorship and the main takeaways we can expect from Facebook’s high-profile decision.
Ex-Florida Tax Collector Reportedly Offered Bitcoin in Exchange for Trump Pardon
According to unverified reports from the Daily Beast, a Florida tax collector known as the first to accept bitcoin for payments offered Roger Stone bitcoin via text message in exchange for a presidential pardon from Trump. Nikhilesh De has the latest.
