Politics


Opinion

6 Things You Should Know About Crypto Twitter

People who share a deep interest in crypto have a range of interests and backgrounds.

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Tech

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted

Accounts of a high-profile state chief minister, political parties and government institutions were compromised.

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Policy

GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto

The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Finance

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving ‘Green Light to Bitcoin’

The longtime bitcoin maximalist was as optimistic as ever about the cryptocurrency in a conversation with Ark’s Cathie Wood at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami.

Michael Saylor and Cathie Wood speak at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Confirms He’s Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

The long-time crypto proponent will take on vulnerable incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan, and is initially funding his campaign with $5 million of personal bitcoin wealth.

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Policy

Meet the Libertarian Bitcoiner Considering a Run for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton says he wants to tear down regulatory obstacles for the crypto industry at the federal level.

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Policy

Crypto PAC Nets $400K in February From BlockFi CEO, CNBC Contributor and More

Another wave of crypto executives contributed to GMI PAC last month as midterm elections approached.

Jasmine Crockett's recent TV spot was paid for by the Web3 Forward PAC. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Tech

Andrew Yang Wants Web 3 to Prove the Haters Wrong

With a pair of new DAOs, is Andrew Yang crypto’s political darling?

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Policy

Conservative Candidate Yoon Suk-Yeol Wins South Korea’s Presidential Election

Yoon defeated his Liberal Party opponent in a contest in which cryptocurrency issues were unusually prominent.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Policy

US Shutters Embassy in Belarus Amid Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

As with mainstream financial markets, cryptocurrency has felt the ripples of the hostilities in Eastern Europe.

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